River Cruising - A Room with a View

Picture this- you wake up in your luxury stateroom with floor to ceiling windows to a magnificent view of an imposing Medieval Castle, lush river bank vineyards, colorful native wildlife, and remarkable ancient wonders. After breakfast your river cruise docks in cities in the heart of Europe, Egypt, Cambodia and others where you can explore on your own or take advantage of included shore excursions with local guides. This is the experience of a river cruise!

In today’s cruise industry world, ships seem to be getting bigger and newer every time we click over into a new year. Over the last couple of years the cruise industry has experienced great growth and demand and has long been considered to be the fastest growing segment of the travel industry.

But what if you don’t like bigger? What if you don’t like crowds or enjoying your vacation with 2000 other people? There are certainly advantages to larger and shinier ships, but at the end of the day – it is not for everyone.

So here is where River Cruising comes into play! River cruising is considered to be a sleeping giant in the travel industry by many travel experts and travel agents. River cruising is about the destination, whereas many of the newer mainstream ships are all about the ship. River cruising is bringing the destination back into your vacation!

Here is why Experts are saying that river cruising is making waves in the travel industry:

1. Intimate Travel Experience: River cruises usually hold no more than 200 people, affording travelers the attention they desire on vacation
2. Choice: Travelers have hundreds of rivers to choose from, such as the Danube, Rhine, Moselle, Yangtze and Nile
3. Destinations:  Smaller ships allow for easy access to off-the-beaten-path destinations, as well as major cities, giving cruisers the opportunity to experience the heart and history of a country
4. Port Proximity: When you disembark your ship for the day you are in a new location and often within close walking distance of the village square or city center.
5. Affordability:  Reputable river cruise lines offer you all-inclusive vacation packages that include everything from accommodation and land excursions to complimentary onboard entertainment and wine, beer and soft drinks with dinner. The price of a river cruise is very competitive and comparable to a large ship major cruise line.

Who will enjoy river cruising? Well I think anyone and everyone who loves history, panoramic views, authentic tours, and new cultural experiences! I think this is an excellent adventure for the discriminating traveler or who is looking to break free from the mainstream trend of cruising.

River cruising allows you to put the destination back into your vacation.  Whether you are cruising down China’s mighty Yangtze, exploring the wonders of the Galapagos, gliding by the exotic landscape of Cambodia and Vietnam, floating past antiquities along Egypt’s majestic Nile, or taking in the wonders and treasure of Europe, you’ll benefit from the more in depth sightseeing to fully feel the charm of your destination. 

Amy and Earl Baker

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