If you crave off-the-beaten-path travel while touring some of Europe’s most culturally enriching sights, a river cruise is for you. With a river cruise, you can visit multiple cities and countries in one vacation without the hassle of added logistics!
A river cruise in Europe is a guaranteed way to increase the value of your travel while limiting the stress; Only unpack your suitcase once, and see some of Europe’s most famous cities by water and by land - all in one fell swoop! With endless river cruise options that include floating boutique hotels, popular European river ports, holiday markets, and more - you are sure to find the perfect cruise for you.
Here are three reasons you should consider a river cruise for your next European vacation:
Reason #1: High value for your money
Forget what you’ve heard about cruise ships, river cruises blow all negative stereotypes out of the water - pun very much intended. River cruises are a guaranteed way to get a high-value experience for your money.
Most river cruises are now all-inclusive - often offering luxurious accommodations, on-shore excursions, on-board dining, and drinks, plus ship amenities like a fitness center, spa, pool, and more. All wrapped into the price of your cruise package, you cannot beat the value offered on a river cruise. Combine these perks with the majestic scenery you will experience along the way, and you’ll never travel another way again!
Reason #2: More sights, less stress
Once you board your ship, your work is done. Unpack your suitcase just once and sail from destination to destination stress-free. River cruises are designed to bring you to some of the world’s most beautiful places, and enable you to see these destinations from the water and on land; Wake up in the morning and step onto your balcony to see the Eiffel Tower floating by, or the hills of the Austrian countryside, and moments later step foot onto the port.
River cruises are purposefully relaxed and casual and offer plenty of time at each port to explore, rather than force you into participating in port activities or tours - though they are often included in your cruise package anyway. Think of your river cruise as a boutique hotel on the water - complete with restaurants, bars, and more on board. And for the cherry on top, since you are cruising on a river, you don’t have to worry about the motion of the ocean to induce any seasickness.
Reason #3: A uniquely intimate way to travel
Perhaps one of the more underrated perks of a river cruise is its intimate, culturally enriching environment. Because river cruises must navigate smaller waters - rivers versus oceans - and dock in smaller ports, the ships are inherently smaller. As a result, only a limited number of guests are permitted aboard each ship.
This creates a more intimate crowd, and more often than not you will find like-minded people aboard who are seeking culture, education, relaxation, and luxury. This also often results in fast friendships and connections on board! Finally, because river cruises foster a smaller group of people, you will find more care and attention to detail from the ship’s crew, creating a first-class experience.
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