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Why Your Next Trip Should Be on a River Cruise

Updated: 6 days ago


Many travelers like to make the best of their trips by visiting and experiencing as many places as possible. Your trip can quickly become stressful when you are booking multiple flights, transfers, and hotels. Instead of enjoying your time, you are constantly worried about making a flight, handling multiple reservations, and getting to your next destination. Why stress when you can have this same experience with just one reservation? A River Cruise allows you to relax in an all-inclusive floating boutique hotel while you are transported to multiple countries. No stress, no worries, just waking up every morning in a new destination to explore!


Here are 3 reasons why your next trip should be on a River Cruise


1) Visit multiple countries and only unpack ONCE!

  • River cruises offer many itinerary options that stop at multiple destinations. Options include the heart of Europe on the Danube, Rhine, and Seine rivers. Portugal and Spain, Vietnam and Cambodia, safaris and wildlife in Africa, and even the Nile River.

  • On top of that, there are many specialized itineraries throughout the year such as Wine Cruises, Christmas Market Cruises, Tulip Season Cruises, and even Golf Cruises.

  • All of these options provide you with one big advantage - You only have to unpack once! Arrive in your stateroom, unpack your bags, and wake up every morning in a new destination to explore.


2) Intimate and Personalized Experience

  • While ocean cruises can house more than 2,000 passengers, a river cruise will provide you with a much more intimate experience.

  • Most river cruise ships range from 120-200 passengers, ensuring you have a more personalized experience with crew members and the highly trained Cruise Managers. It also allows you to meet and mingle with other passengers.

  • The best part is, no lines or waiting for getting on and off the ship, ordering a drink, or enjoying a particular activity.


3) All-Inclusive Amenities and Excursions

  • Enjoy world-class accommodations and dining, along with a variety of local experiences and excursions, all included in your reservation!

  • Relax in luxury accommodations, almost always including a balcony. What better way to spend your travel days than enjoying unique views of the country-sides from the water?

  • Indulge in world-class dining, all inspired by regionally and locally sourced ingredients. Or celebrate a special occasion with an exclusive dining experience. You won’t find any mass-produced buffets on these ships.

  • Dive into the local culture at each destination and experience one of the many included excursion options, or explore on your own with provided bicycles.

  • River cruises bring you right into the city centers, providing you with longer times at each destination than an ocean cruise would. So no need to rush back to the ship! You can enjoy each stop at your leisure with more time for unforgettable experiences.

  • And you can’t forget about the array of amenities on the ship to enjoy as well. Wellness activities, cultural performances, musicians, specialized dining events, and more.


Check out some River Cruise Itineraries by clicking HERE!


Where will you take your next river cruise? Schedule your FREE Travel Consultation today and start planning with the ELx Travel Team.

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