As one of the fastest growing trends in travel at the moment, river cruising is also one of luxury travel company Abercrombie & Kent's most popular sellers. It's a relaxed and leisurely way to experience beautiful destinations and convenient. There's no packing and moving on after each stop, ships are comfortable and well designed, most meals are included, guests are looked after with care and consideration and the daily stops offer fascinating insights into each country visited.

Here is a selection of A&K's favourite river cruises.

Sanctuary Ananda

Launching in November 2014, Sanctuary Ananda will offer a variety of different cruises along the Ayeyarwady River and its tributary, the Chindwin, visiting places rarely seen before including the jungles of the north, forgotten villages and ancient towns near the Indian border. The 11day Myanmar in Style journey includes a four-night cruise on Sanctuary Ananda, with prices from $6,435 per person.  

Sanctuary Yangzi Explorer

Setting the standard for cruising on the Yangzi River, Sanctuary Yangzi Explorer is the best way to explore China's famed Three Gorges. Friendly and intimate with just 124 guests, onboard service is a highlight and the atmosphere more private club than cruise ship. A&K's 12-day 'Highlights of China' itinerary includes a three night Yangzi cruise with prices from $8,835 per person.

The Jahan

This boutique 52-passenger river cruiser operates on the mighty Mekong River between the Delta and Siem Reap, Cambodia. Designed with a distinctive British colonial theme she carries just 52 guests on a programme, which embraces the sights, sounds and smells of the Mekong.  A&K's 8-day 'Cruising the Mekong' journey is priced from $2,990 per person.

Amadeus Brilliant

Cruising the Rhine, Main and Danube Rivers, Amadeus Brilliant features 67 spacious cabins and 9 suites, most with French balconies, and an open, modern design.
The A&K group on board is limited to 24 guests on two journeys which reveal the most beautiful parts of Holland, Germany, Hungary, Slovakia, Austria and Germany.
Amadeus Brilliant features on A&K's 10-day 'The Great Rivers of Europe' journey with prices from US$4,495 per person.

Volga Dream

Cruising Russia's Volga River, the 112-passenger Volga Dream travels between Moscow and St Petersburg across lakes, through canals and past the quaint villages of rural Russia. The ship has comfortable and well-equipped cabins and is the smallest and most luxurious on the river. A&K's 12-day 'Waterways of the Czars' journey includes a 6-night cruise on the Volga and is priced from $10,145 per person.

The Peruvian Amazon

A&K in partnership with Aqua Expeditions offers two luxury vessels on the Amazon exploring the remote 5 million acre Pacaya Samiria reserve. MV Aqua and MV Aria carry 24 and 32 passengers respectively and feature outstanding guides, extensive touring, gourmet cuisine and designer cabins. The area explored is the pristine and at the headwaters of the Amazon basin. Activities include village visits, piranha fishing, bird and wildlife viewing and visits to conservation and sustainability projects. 3, 4 and 7 night cruises are available with prices from USD $2,850 for a three-night cruise.

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