Besides having to unpack just once for the week-long cruise, I love that the ship stops right in the heart of the city or village, and we can get off and walk around. Each stop along the way has amazing things to see and do and a guided tour is offered at each stop. The guides are locals who know the area well, and the tours are designed to offer a wide range of guests a unique experience. There may also be optional tours to choose from.
I like that some river cruise lines have different levels of walking to accommodate everyone; normal pace where you will see all the included sites, a faster option for those who want the highlights but may want to wander off on their own, and a slower paced tour for those with mobility issues or those just want to go a bit slower.
Headsets are included and can be found in your cabin. They will be for use on all the tours so that you're able to hear everything even if you're not right next to the guide.
I love that some river cruise lines include bicycles. On our AMA Danube cruise, we could take the bikes out while in the villages and ride around town or take a guided bike tour. We even had the option of riding from one town to the next and meeting the ship there.
River cruise ships are much smaller and more intimate than ocean liners. Most carry between 120 and 200 people. Getting on and off is an easy process, and there's no waiting in line for dining.
All of your meals are included, and most river cruise lines include unlimited local wine or beer with lunch and dinner and champagne at breakfast. We've found the food to be excellent. The chefs will "wow" you with their culinary delights and fabulous desserts.
Entertainment is usually local. The cruise line may bring on a group of children to perform a cultural dance, or perhaps a local polka band to entertain the guests.
Getting off the ship and walking down cobblestone streets, looking into local shops and markets, I feel like I'm in a storybook. Sailing past castles and cathedrals makes for a beautiful cruise. And going through locks was a totally new experience!
I always return home feeling enriched, with a deeper understanding of other peoples and cultures. If you’re like me and new experiences and adventures excite you, river cruising is for you.
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I like that some river cruise lines have different levels of walking to accommodate everyone; normal pace where you will see all the included sites, a faster option for those who want the highlights but may want to wander off on their own, and a slower paced tour for those with mobility issues or those just want to go a bit slower.
Headsets are included and can be found in your cabin. They will be for use on all the tours so that you're able to hear everything even if you're not right next to the guide.
I love that some river cruise lines include bicycles. On our AMA Danube cruise, we could take the bikes out while in the villages and ride around town or take a guided bike tour. We even had the option of riding from one town to the next and meeting the ship there.
River cruise ships are much smaller and more intimate than ocean liners. Most carry between 120 and 200 people. Getting on and off is an easy process, and there's no waiting in line for dining.
All of your meals are included, and most river cruise lines include unlimited local wine or beer with lunch and dinner and champagne at breakfast. We've found the food to be excellent. The chefs will "wow" you with their culinary delights and fabulous desserts.
Entertainment is usually local. The cruise line may bring on a group of children to perform a cultural dance, or perhaps a local polka band to entertain the guests.
Getting off the ship and walking down cobblestone streets, looking into local shops and markets, I feel like I'm in a storybook. Sailing past castles and cathedrals makes for a beautiful cruise. And going through locks was a totally new experience!
I always return home feeling enriched, with a deeper understanding of other peoples and cultures. If you’re like me and new experiences and adventures excite you, river cruising is for you.
.
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