Viking River Cruises , Amadeus Waterways and Uniworld.  These floating hotels make frequent stops at beautiful cities, quaint villages, castles and natural wonders on the Rine, Danube, Rhone, Elba and many more rivers.  Viking and Uniworld also cruise the Yangtze River in China.  In the U.S. try Delta Queen Steamboat or  American West Steamboat to regain the flavor of yesteryear on the river.  Riverbarge Excursions will expose you to the old river lore, but with large comfortable staterooms Please e-mail us at kandbtravel@aol.com for more information or reservations.