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July 03, 2005
Classic Rhine Cruise Ship
The now elderly - and famous - Rhine cruise ship "Goethe" pictured near the St Goar/Lorelei reach. Her paddlewheels are mainly decorative although powered; her main propulsion is a pair of screws tucked under her ornate stern. A Revell model kit is available of this ship and can be bought in most stores along the river.
The beautifully preserved "Goethe" showing her style.
Numerous cruise ships ply the Rhine, some starting in Amsterdam and going all the way up to Lake Constance, others only covering part of the journey. Some go for the "modern" look and others for the simply functional; all offer "river view" staterooms, superb viewing decks and restaurants, and lots of opportunities to go ashore on escorted tours.
A modern cruise ship - as can be seen, some Staterooms will offer superb water level views!
The ultra modern Viking Maiden - a floating hotel from Amsterdam!
There can be few more pleasant ways to travel than on the water, and there can be few journeys as full of interesting sights to see as the Rhine!
Posted by The Gray Monk at July 3, 2005 10:17 AM