{"id":40431,"date":"2013-04-29T13:28:38","date_gmt":"2013-04-29T17:28:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/?p=40431"},"modified":"2016-04-21T17:36:45","modified_gmt":"2016-04-21T21:36:45","slug":"themed-river-cruises-are-whats-hot","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/2013\/04\/29\/themed-river-cruises-are-whats-hot\/","title":{"rendered":"Themed river cruises are what\u2019s hot"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Themed cruise vacations have been gaining in popularity at an astonishing rate over the last few years and nowhere has that been more evident than in river cruising.\u00a0 We\u2019ve talked in the past about how river cruising is the fastest growing segment of cruise vacationing so it\u2019s no surprise that themed river cruises are some of the first cruises of the year to sell out.<\/p>\n<p>Who wouldn\u2019t enjoy sitting in their stateroom gazing out their French balcony, sliding glass door open, with a glass of wine and a good book or their iPad, posting pictures on Facebook; the envy of all their friends.\u00a0 Maybe instead you just want to enjoy the spectacular countryside as you cruise along the river until the boat docks right in the middle of the city. Once in that port city the only decisions you have are, do you want to join a group tour that&#8217;s\u00a0included in your fare, explore on your own or just stay on the boat and relax? Now add to that picture your favorite interest like wine tasting, jazz music, WWI history or gardening and you have the perfect get-a-way.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s no surprise why these cruises are so popular.\u00a0 That\u2019s why it\u2019s time to book your 2014 cruise before they\u2019re gone. Call <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\" target=\"_blank\">CruiseExperts.com<\/a> to find out if there&#8217;s still space available as these themed <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/river-cruise\/river-cruise-vacation.php\" target=\"_blank\">European river cruises<\/a> are<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_43603\" style=\"width: 170px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/Avalon-burgundy-wine.jpg\"><picture data-avif-picture=\"1\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/Avalon-burgundy-wine.avif 1x\"><img data-avif-wrap=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-43603\" class=\" wp-image-43603 \" src=\"http:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/Avalon-burgundy-wine-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"Avalon features Wine Tasting river cruises\" width=\"160\" height=\"240\" \/><\/picture><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-43603\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Avalon features Wine Tasting river cruises<\/p><\/div>\n<p>selling out fast.<a href=\"http:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/\"><br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>At no additional cost, you can indulge your passions on any of these themed cruises!<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><b>Art &amp; Impressionist Cruises<\/b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/river-cruise\/river-cruise.php?itin_id=390\" target=\"_blank\">Paris to Normandy\u2019s Landing Beaches&#8211;Aug 12, 2014<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/river-cruise\/river-cruise.php?itin_id=391\" target=\"_blank\">Grand France&#8211;Aug 12, 2014<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Beer Tasting Cruise:<\/b> Regional beers in Austria and Germany<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/river-cruise\/river-cruise.php?itin_id=355\" target=\"_blank\">Austrian Highlights &amp; Bavaria&#8211;Oct 13, 2014<\/a><b><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><b>Christmastime Cruises<\/b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/river-cruise\/river-cruise.php?itin_id=380\" target=\"_blank\">Romantic Rhine&#8211;Dec 14, 2014<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/river-cruise\/river-cruise.php?itin_id=365\" target=\"_blank\">Magnificent Europe&#8211;Dec 21,2014<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/river-cruise\/river-cruise.php?itin_id=369\" target=\"_blank\">Grand Christmastime Cruise&#8211;\u00a0Nov 29, 2014<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/river-cruise\/river-cruise.php?itin_id=379\" target=\"_blank\">Christmastime in Alsace &amp; Germany&#8211;Dec 10, 2014<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/river-cruise\/river-cruise.php?itin_id=349\" target=\"_blank\">Christmas in the Heart of Germany&#8211;Dec 3, 2014<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/river-cruise\/river-cruise.php?itin_id=362\" target=\"_blank\">Christmastime in Germany &amp; Austria&#8211;Nov 29, 2014<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/river-cruise\/river-cruise.php?itin_id=358\" target=\"_blank\">Christmastime Prague to Basel&#8211;Dec 3, 2014<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/river-cruise\/river-cruise.php?itin_id=353\" target=\"_blank\">Christmastime on the Danube&#8211;Nov 29, 2014, Dec 3, 2014<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/river-cruise\/river-cruise.php?itin_id=352\" target=\"_blank\">Dec 7, 2014<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Culinary Cruises:<\/b> Learn the art to making regional food specialties<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/river-cruise\/river-cruise.php?itin_id=392\" target=\"_blank\">Grand France&#8211;Oct 20, 2014<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/river-cruise\/river-cruise.php?itin_id=390\" target=\"_blank\">Paris to Normandy\u2019s Landing Beaches&#8211;Oct 28, 2014<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>European History &amp; Politics Cruise: <\/b>Diplomatic expert onboard<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/river-cruise\/river-cruise.php?itin_id=370\" target=\"_blank\">Magnificent Europe&#8211;July 23, 2014<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><b>Golf Cruise<\/b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/river-cruise\/river-cruise.php?itin_id=355\">Austrian H<\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/river-cruise\/river-cruise.php?itin_id=355\">ighlights &amp; Bavaria&#8211;Jul 7, 2014<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Jewish Heritage Cruise:<\/b> Explore sites important to Jewish history<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/river-cruise\/river-cruise.php?itin_id=357\" target=\"_blank\">The Legendary Danube&#8211;Oct 19, 2014<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Music Cruises<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/river-cruise\/river-cruise.php?itin_id=393\" target=\"_blank\">Burgundy &amp; Provence&#8211;Jun 30, 2014<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/river-cruise\/river-cruise.php?itin_id=365\" target=\"_blank\">Magnificent Europe&#8211;Wed 15, 2014<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>President\u2019s Cruises:<\/b> Join the President of Avalon Waterways including special excursions<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/river-cruise\/river-cruise.php?itin_id=390\" target=\"_blank\">Paris to Normandy\u2019s Landing Beaches&#8211;Apr 1, 2014<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/river-cruise\/river-cruise.php?itin_id=392\" target=\"_blank\">Grand France&#8211;Mar 24, 2014<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Wellness Cruise:<\/b> Exercise, yoga lectures and healthy dining option<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/river-cruise\/river-cruise.php?itin_id=363\" target=\"_blank\">The Blue Danube Discovery&#8211;Jul 14, 2014<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Wine Appreciation Cruises: <\/b>Learn to distinguish a fine wine and attend tastings<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/river-cruise\/river-cruise.php?itin_id=385\" target=\"_blank\">Windmills, Vineyards &amp; Paris&#8211;July 18, 2014<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/river-cruise\/river-cruise.php?itin_id=393\" target=\"_blank\">Burgundy &amp; Provence&#8211;Oct 26, 2014<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/river-cruise\/river-cruise.php?itin_id=391\" target=\"_blank\">Grand France&#8211;Oct 21, 2014<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/river-cruise\/river-cruise.php?itin_id=363\" target=\"_blank\">The Blue Danube Discovery&#8211;Oct 27, 2014<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/river-cruise\/river-cruise.php?itin_id=357\" target=\"_blank\">The Legendary Danube&#8211;Nov 2, 2014<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>WWI History Cruise<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/river-cruise\/river-cruise.php?itin_id=390\" target=\"_blank\">Paris to Normandy\u2019s Landing Beaches&#8211;Jul 22, 2014<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/river-cruise\/river-cruise.php?itin_id=392\" target=\"_blank\">Grand France&#8211;Jul 14, 2014<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>If a European river cruise\u00a0doesn&#8217;t\u00a0interest <\/b><b>you, call one of our agents for information about these other river cruises offered by Avalon Waterways:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Yangtze River Cruises:<\/b> China and the Mighty Yangtze River<\/p>\n<p><b>Mekong River Cruises:<\/b> Vietnam, Cambodia and the Mekong River<\/p>\n<p><b>The Galapagos Islands:<\/b> Galapagos Island, Peru and Ecuador<\/p>\n<p><b>Mississippi River Cruises:<\/b> America\u2019s historic Mark Twain country<\/p>\n<p>Columbia and Snake River Cruises: Follow the trails made famous by Lewis and Clark<\/p>\n<p><strong>Want more information?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Let our knowledgeable representatives at CruiseExperts.com help you. 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