This American excorted tours company consistently picks up awards for its reliable, quality-conscious four-star style, with their well-chosen fleet of 11 privately-owned ships operating throughout Europe. Some are their own, smaller vessels, while others are charters aboard high-quality members of other fleets like AmaWaterways.
Wonderfully elegant on board, with masses of wood panelling, brass fittings, old lanterns and black-and-white photos, they are often designed specifically for the rivers they operate on, and have a faithful following of customers who come back time and time again for Grand Circle's open, friendly style.
They especially stress the onboard camaraderie of their groups, and feature a casual style in an intimate setting, often arranging private shore excursions, like visits to castles and other notable sites.
Their MS Provence (on the rivers of Burgundy and Provence) has twice been ranked the No.1 river-cruise vessel by readers of Conde Nast Traveler magazine.
WHERE DO THEY GO: Rhine, Danube, Moselle, Elbe, Rhone, Seine, Russia.
