Is River Cruising Value For Money?

A question I get asked 2-3 times a week & I know its due to the fact as someone said to me last week, ” I could go to the Caribbean for 14 nights for the same price as a 7 night River Cruise. True you could BUT  would you remember any of the Islands when you came back home?  NO  you wouldnt because they all look pretty much the same.

Ive been to many Caribbean Islands on Ocean cruising with Princess & P&O and Celebrity Cruise and I couldnt even tell you which Islands I had been too. But with the  Rivers you remember everything, the Country, the town where you moored, what you did, the excursions you did with the operator and the ones you did on your own, and the people you meet and then you see them the next day and the next day… River ships are small usually upto 150 people maximum, so yes you do get to know your fellow comrades by first names and get a good friendship on the go.

One of the good things with River Cruising is you pays your money up front and just about everything is included in that price dependant on which company you travel with.

• SOME OPERATORS WILL INCLUDE
• • Fully packaged holiday with flights or rail travel, transfers, taxes and port charges, some will be coach and ferry
  • Services of a professional Cruise Director
  • Moor in the heart of each destination you visitFive `Suite Ships’ with two full decks of Panorama Suites of 200 sq ft, 30% larger than industry standard
  • Elegant and contemporary design with the very latest amenities
  • Deluxe cruising, all outside staterooms some ships offer French Balconies.
  • Full board  cruising with complimentary free flowing regional wine, beers or soft drinks with some cruise lines.
  • Complimentary soft drinks with lunch
  • Complimentary cappuccino, espresso, latte and premium Lavazza coffee and tea selection available all day at the self-service drinks station with some lines.
  • Captain’s Reception with sparkling wine and canapés
  • Welcome and Farewell 5-course dinners
  • Open seating for all meals
  • On board lectures, local entertainers, activities and evening piano music for your enjoyment
  • Sightseeing with expert Local Guides
  • Individual audio systems for all guided shore excursions
  • English speaking crew
  • Panoramic views from all public areas
  •  Wi-Fi access subject to availability
  • Your holiday money is safe as we are members of ABTA & ATOL

BENEFITS OF RIVER CRUISING;

• You dont have to dress up for dinner which again is a plus to a lot of people, if your wearing a suit all week for your work do you want to wear one on holiday too?
• Smart Casual is perfect for – definitely no dinner jacket required.
• Open seating in the elegant restaurants adds to the warm & friendly atmosphere.
• No  waves with cleverly designed ships means a smooth and quiet ride.
• No long days at sea , every day brings constantly changing views and new discoveries.
• You’ll get to see well- known attractions with expert guides, including UNESCO World Heritage sites.

SO IS RIVER CRUISING VALUE FOR MONEY?- YOU BET YOUR LIFE IT IS

(But let me know what you think)