While most people still have a cruise trip to the sea and deep oceans, cruising on the river in this category is gaining popularity.
Here are 5 things to expect if you go on a river cruise.
1) There is more to see every day
Unlike ocean cruises, which have days when only water is visible around, a river cruise almost always guarantees guests to wake up to a new city or country every day!
Another great thing is the scenic views. When you travel along rivers, especially in places where cities develop around rivers, such as Amsterdam or Paris, scenic views will never disappoint you.
2) Smaller groups
Because of the size of the waterways that ships have to go through, ships cruising the rivers are smaller than their cousins traveling the ocean. Most river cruise groups are small, and some ultra-luxury cruises have only 24 guests. This makes the cruise experience more intimate, and the service - mega-personalized.
3) 5 star accommodation
The original luxury river cruiser might think that their cabins will decrease due to the smaller size of the vessel. These days, ships for a river cruise are now built with 5-star facilities. It offers spacious, well-appointed rooms with balconies and windows, specially designed to provide an unlimited view of the passing landscapes.
From butler services, exquisite dishes cooked on the ship or in ports of call, free drinks, caviar - everything you can, swimming pools, gyms, spas, name it - most river cruise ships have it!
4) Guided Tours
Unlike sea cruises, guided tours are already included in the river cruise. And as some ports stop during river cruises, they literally set you aside in the center of the city, river cruises offer specialized tours. For example, there is a cruise on water and wines in France, where guests have the opportunity to taste food and drinks from cities such as Paris, Burgundy and Provence.
Shore excursions are not limited to excursions. Guests can also roam around the city using bicycles that are provided free of charge on the ship.
5) Everything is more relaxed
With its smaller cruise ships, onboard entertainment is more limited on river cruises than sea cruise ships. There is no entertainment like Las Vegas, such as casinos or theaters. Guests who would like to choose peace and quiet will enjoy relaxing nights on a river cruise. Sit back and relax, and watch the twinkling lights of coastal homes passing by you in the comfort of your cabin.
One more thing you can expect when you are on a river cruise, there is no seasickness. This is good news for those who suffer from the movement. A river cruise is the answer to this problem, since the rivers crossed in most cruise tours are calm and tranquil.
River cruises are located around the world. Choose from luxurious Danube river cruises (Germany, Holland, Hungary, Slovakia or Austria), the Seine in France, the exotic Nile in Egypt, the wild Amazon in South America and the Yangtze River in China. A river cruise is a great alternative to an ocean cruise.
