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In a post-pandemic world, river cruising will become even more popular than it has been in the past. Here's a news article that shows bookings are up 30% in 2021.
River Cruising Sees 30% Year-Over-Year Increase For 2021
And there's no wonder with the largest river cruise ship carrying only 190 people. Why the popularity already in booking? There's already a pent up demand to travel. And folks are looking at 2021 for bookings. So, why not travel on smaller ships, with smaller crowds, have intimate experiences, and get off the ship every day in a small historic port.
So, I'm starting a river cruise corner in my weekly travel ezine. And will share details about rivers to inspire you. Let me know if you have questions and/or would like to learn more.
DANUBE RIVER:
Napoleon once referred to the Danube River as the "Queen of Europe's Rivers," a fitting title for Europe's second-longest river. It measures 1,775 miles long and up to nearly 1 mile wide and touches 10 countries -- Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, Germany, Hungary, Moldova, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia and Ukraine -- and four capitals.
That alone has made the Danube a vital transportation route for more than 2,000 years.
Today, ships can navigate 87 percent of the waterway's length, meaning Danube River cruises can sail from the North Sea to the Black Sea. The Main-Danube Canal, which got its major start in the 18th century, was completed in 2002 when the final piece was put in place for the 106 mile, 16-lock waterway.
As you sail, you'll pass ruins of ancient castles, lush vineyards that produce some of the area's finest wines, sleepy river towns and bank-side recreational paths where you can wave hello to cyclists and horseback riders. When you dock, you'll embark on fascinating journeys through cities that sport both medieval and modern influences.
Here are our best tips for a Danube River cruise:
Pack comfortable shoes.
Be ready to bike.
Don't forget the motion.
Bring binoculars.
Reconsider a balcony cabin.
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SHEILA 
