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Article posted: 10/27/2012 5:47 AM

Going with the flow on the romantic Rhine River

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Swans and ducks wade across from the river ship Avalon Felicity on the Rhine River in Breisach, Germany. The small scale of river ships, which typically carry no more than a couple hundred passengers, is a large part of their appeal, in contrast to oceangoing mega-ships that carry thousands.

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The interior of a suite, features a sliding glass door and french balcony on the river ship Avalon Felicity.

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On a river ship, you don't need a GPS device to figure out where the lobby or the dining room is. And there's a sense of intimacy, with plenty of cozy moments.

The river ship Avalon Felicity passes a castle on the Rhine River in Marksburg, Germany.

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After returning from a cruise on the legendary Rhine, I’m happily considering trips to other iconic waterways such as the Danube for next year. Sure, there were a few wrinkles, but they didn’t take away from what I found was a charming, intimate experience — with not only the river but the people on the ship.