Amanda PhillipsRiver cruising is rising in popularity as more and more people are discovering the benefits. While ocean liners are fantastic, river cruises bring a few things to the cruising experience that a massive ocean liner can’t. Here are our top 6 reasons why you should book yourself a river cruise.
1. You’re guaranteed a room with a view
Due to the intimate dimensions of the vessels, there’s no room for inside cabins. While river cruises still offer different room types, all of them come with a window or balcony allowing for beautiful views of wherever you are in the world.
2. They’re peaceful
River cruises are much calmer than the majority of ocean liners. Most fit about 150 passengers, many of which are adults on a child-free holiday and are there to unwind.
3. The destinations are stunning
River cruises still boast impressive itineraries to breath-taking areas of the world. The Danube in Europe is a very popular choice that takes passengers through 10 countries. While the Mekong River in Asia is a scenic way to explore the orient and the deep south of America has a number of meandering waterways.
4. It is a high-end experience
It’s not just the guarantee of an outside cabin that makes river cruising more luxurious. With less passengers, the staff can provide attentive service with a lower staff to passenger ratio. And with less people to feed the chefs can expertly prepare fresh dishes with intricate delicacy.
5. The waters are less choppy
If you’ve felt hesitant to book a cruise due to motion-sickness, then consider a river cruise. The waters are smoother and it can sometimes feel as though you’re not even moving. River cruises also never travel very far from land and you won’t spend uninterrupted days at sea.
6. There’s numerous riverboats to choose from
River cruise boats are smaller, but there’s certainly no shortage to choose from. Barrhead Travel sells itineraries from 11 different river cruise lines including Viking River Cruises, Emerald Waterways, and Riviera River Cruises.