Swapping oceans for rivers….Why your next cruise should be a river cruise !!

If you’re expecting a river cruise to be an ocean cruise on a river, you’re in for a shock. Ocean cruisers are flocking to their first river cruises these days, and with good reason !!

Brand new ships – Forget what you have heard,Newer vessels are a million miles away from the cramped, older ships of yesteryear. Think floating, upscale, modern hotel. many river cruise company’s are adding new ships to their fleet every year and even though they have to be small, the newest ships still have a serious “wow factor.”

Its the best way to explore , river cruises offer opportunities to step ashore in fairy tale towns and fabled cities. Immerse yourself in contemporary culture, and learn something about the history of the towns along the Continent’s greatest rivers. River cruising is perfect for those who want a relaxed grand tour of Europe and for cruisers who want to explore Europe beyond the coastline.

Its all included – Depending on the company you need to not worry about too much extra expense. Most river cruise lines will include those extras like Guided tours and excursions, drinks with meals and all gratuities and of course WI-FI (to make your friends and family jealous). Some even offer free hotel stays before or after your cruise and chauffeur transfers to and from the airport in the UK and butler service depending on your suite type.

Beautiful suites and never inside – river cruise ships tend to have mainly suites. Suites on riverboats will typically have double sets of windows or French balconies. What’s more, suites on most ships allow for the bed to face the windows, so you can lounge in bed and watch the scenery float by.

Personal service – River cruise ships usually only hold around 200 passengers making the experience more imitate. Staff will soon get to know your favorite drink order and passengers will become good friends.

Dining experience – The main restaurant, large enough to seat all passengers at once so no need to worry about having to search or wait for a table. It is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and it’s the culinary heart of all river vessels. Breakfast and lunch are often buffet-style, with waiter service for some items. Dinner is almost always served by a waiter. Meals are always prepared using high quality ingredients which will definitely tickle your taste buds.

Have you ever been on a river cruise ? if not i hope this blog will make you think about swapping the oceans for the rivers.

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