It's A Wonderful and Affordable Way To Explore the Countries and Places Not Accessible By Ocean.
Benefits
1. Leisurely sail to multiple destinations You'll visit places located in the interior of each country. Your ship will gently glide and weave along the rivers as you take in the changing and beautiful scenery than opens up before your very eyes. Yes, no motion sickness! Your ship will conveniently port at the center of every village, town or city along its journey.
2. More inclusions. Along with your well-appointed luxurious accommodations, beer, wine, and soft drinks are included with lunch and dinner, you can expect upscale/luxurious dining experiences with your choice of regional dishes. Excursions included at every port (may vary with cruise line).
3. Small ship experience. Ships are sleekly designed and have fewer passengers than ocean. They carry up to 200 passengers on each ship. (Does vary by line and ship). Each river cruise line has its unique personality and offerings.
4. Comfortable luxurious staterooms, dining room and lounges. All with windows! Enabling you to enjoy the constantly changing gorgeous scenery as you glide along the river.
5. Immersion and enrichment . Tours/excursions take you to the highlights of your destination. You will have time to enjoy the local restaurants, shops, bars, and do as the locals do. Onboard entertainment can include local artists and musicians offering delightful presentations and shows. The cruise director will be your host and will have insightful meetings every night. Preparing you for what you can expect to see the next day, and talk about the history and culture of the people and destination.
6. Evening entertainment. Music every night. Much better than sitting on a bus or driving for hours! You'll be enjoying the fun and relaxing sounds of the evening and mix and mingle with fellow like-minded passengers. Special local artists, musicians and/or dancers are often invited to delight you with their favorite folkdances or ethnic sounds.
7. Longer stays at your destination. Most of the time the ships do not depart until dinner or later at night. By then you will be ready to relax. You'll be given the option to to walk around and explore and enjoy your current port or to purchase an optional excursions so that you may visit more of the destination.
8. Outstanding service and attention. Attentive staff who strive to make your experience as delightful and memorable as possible. Efforts are made to get to know you by name. Dining staff are always ready to take of you and special dietary needs. Cabin stewards strive to maintain your cabin to peak perfection and refresh your bottled water daily.
9. Generally more economical. in the long run, when compared to booking hotels and other needs, or land/bus tours ,the value included in a river cruise can't be beat.
10. Pack and unpack once.
Why River Versus Ocean
More inclusions. No motion sickness! Very little to no nickel and diming. Small ship. No children (some exceptions). The ships deliver you in the center or very close to your destination for the day. Be someplace new every day. Great value for the price when you add up all the inclusions and consider the quality of your experience.
Which one is right for you? Cruise Planners, Linda Kolanko, is a river cruise expert who will enable you to make an educated decision for the best experience and provide attentive personalized service. Striving to match you to the perfect vacation experience you deserve.
A river cruise will have you coming home raving to your friends and family with stories you have collected about your experiences. Be aware that each cruise line has its unique personality and offerings.
Call us to book, service and enhance your cruising experiences today! Our insight and expertise is priceless!!
Meet Elizabeth! She was our Cruise Director when I sailed the Rhine River with Viking.
Beautiful scenery and friendly attentive service is awaiting you!
