Ocean cruising is experiencing unprecedented growth. With less fanfare, the river cruise industry is undergoing a similar transformation. The river cruise experience is more destination-based than an ocean cruise. Passengers spend more time off the ship, exploring port towns and river villages with intermittent bus or train excursions, instead of sitting on board. With vessels that are generally smaller, river cruises provide more intimate tour and ship experiences due to the smaller passenger load and excursion group sizes. This intimacy easily lends itself to meeting others, socializing and forging new and often life-long friendships. It is a great experience for those who are wary of open waters or simply appreciate leisurely views of breathtaking countryside, animals and birds while sitting on the top deck of a river cruise ship sailing down the river with land almost always in view. Just a flight of stairs or elevator to the deck you’ll find stylish and well-designed accommodations, restaurants, bars, lounges, internet access and comfortable staterooms and on some vessels fitness facilities, spas and other amenities.
Our cruise clients delight in cruising exotic rivers like the Chobe (Africa), the Ayeyarwady (Myanmar) or the Mekong (Vietnam and Cambodia) and European River Cruises on the Rhine, Main, Danube, Mosul, Seine, Garonne, Dordogne, Douro and many more. The river cruise lines are expanding to more exotic and interesting parts of the globe every year.
However, no two river cruises or river cruise lines are the same and there is a dizzying array of details to consider when booking a river cruise. This is an area where we can be extraordinarily helpful in providing you with information and expertise to ensure your river cruise meets your dreams, needs, desires and budget.
Here just a just a few of things to consider when matching what is best suited for your river cruise:
- Amenities and services differ from one river cruise vessel and line to the next.
- Shore excursion guides and tours vary- it is important to know if they are intimate, authentic, enriching or contrived?
- While overall excellent, dining experiences and cuisine vary from one river cruise to another.
- On-board activities and amenities on river cruise lines require consideration to ensure your travel needs are met.
- There are deposit and insurance considerations.
- There are pre- or post-river cruise opportunities to explore.
World Travel Agency works with the top river cruise lines and can recommend the best itineraries for your travel needs and objectives and can assist in selecting a ship that matches what you are looking for. We assist in determining what’s included and what isn’t and what’s available and what’s not. As experts, we offer you knowledge and first-hand experience, but just as importantly, you will enjoy our exclusive offers and the satisfaction of getting the best value for your river cruise vacation. We collaborate with our clients to ensure genuine and authentic life-enhancing cruise experiences that will last a lifetime.