What is River Cruising??

River Cruises

River cruise lines offer contemporary travelers a more intimate experience aboard some of the most elegant vessels on water. River cruise fares include meals with wine, beer, soft drinks, specialty coffees, and teas, as well as guided shore excursions at destinations. Due to their smaller size, as they host between 100 -200 passengers, river cruises can travel to exclusive destinations.

Due to the smaller ship sizes, river cruises can offer travelers some of the most sought after destinations, along historic waterways of the world. River cruises offer travelers a plethora of destination possibilities to exotic locales such as Russia, Vietnam, Cambodia and Egypt; and historic rivers such as the Venice Lagoon, the Rhine, and Seine. Moreover, river cruises may visit exclusive designated UNESCO World Heritage sites, on waterways such as the Duoro River. Each destination comes with a variety of different complimentary shore excursions that guests can choose from, including walking tours, guided bike tours, majestic landmarks, and enriching cultural experiences.

Atmosphere/Décor

River cruises encompass elegant public spaces that offer views from every corner, world famous art, luscious amenities, and decor that rivals those of high end hotels. River cruises tend to reflect sophisticated charm. Travelers can expect exceptional decor in balcony staterooms that allow them to wake up to an exciting new site every day. Essentially, river cruises epitomize luxurious charm while optimizing their guests' comfort.

Ship Size

River cruises by nature are smaller vessels; this allows them to navigate calm waters and port at exclusive destinations. Often travelers who like a more intimate atmosphere enjoy the ambiance on-board river cruises. Most river cruises on average host 100 - 200 guests, which allows guests to experience a relaxed environment and get to know their fellow passengers; creating long lasting relationships.

Service

The on-board river cruise experience is elevated with superior service. Especially because the number of guests is usually smaller, travelers can expect attentive and personalized service. Some of the special services on river cruises include: Butler service, expert guided tours, complimentary bikes, and Nordic Walking sticks. Some river cruise lines provide on-board salon and spa services. Most river cruise lines also provide complimentary WiFi.

Dining

Most river cruise lines include all on-board meals, soft drinks, free flowing wine, beer and specialty coffees and teas. The dining experience on river cruises is guaranteed to entice even the most discerning diners, and many meals are created by renowned and celebrated chefs. Most river cruise lines also cater to guests with a cultural flair of the port destinations; besides local evening entertainment they also feature local culinary delights and authentic cultural cuisine. In addition, river cruise providers may extend the culinary experience offshore by combining their shore excursions with famous local restaurants at port destinations, wine tastings, and local specialties.

On-board Activities

Entertainment on-board river cruises tends to be aimed at enriching the guests' cultural experiences. Evening entertainment is usually accentuated with sophisticated performances, eloquent music or local cultural performances. Guests can also take part in lectures, culinary classes, or specially crafted shore excursions. These shore excursions allow guests to take in the very best of every destination with an expert guided tour, or explore at their own pace.

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Brett Swearingen
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