River cruises present the opportunity to visit lesser-known ports around the world, thanks to the maneuverability of the vessels. Because of their flat, narrow, and relatively small shape and size, river ships can access places that ocean liners simply cannot reach. They can fit under bridges, dock alongside small towns and in the center of major cities like Budapest and Vienna.

River cruising can also expose you to destinations you hadn’t considered before.

With fewer cabins and passengers, river cruises don’t take the same mass-market approach common to larger ships, which can hold upwards of 3,000 to 5,000 guests.

Many passengers are returning customers because cruises offer overall exceptional value and they appreciate not being nickeled-and-dimed. River cruising is a more inclusive experience. The price is higher than a big ship but tends to include more features you would pay extra for on a large ship. The average cost of a 8-day trip is in the range of $3700 - $5000 pp.

If your worried about sea sickness, remember there aren't any swells or waves.

Rivers around the world have their own personality and the experiences you enjoy reflect the cultures and customs of those countries. Cruising through Europe offers a vastly different experience than the rivers of Southeast Asia or navigating the Amazon,.

European cruises typically sail April through December on Europe’s storied waterways, connecting historic capitals and quaint villages. They offer rapidly changing scenery and cultural traditions that can vary greatly country to country. The Rhine, Main and Danube — allowing uninterrupted cruising from Amsterdam to Budapest.

African cruises offer an experience unlike anything else in the world. On the Nile River in Egypt, learn about the legacy of the Egyptian Empire. Alternativley sailing the Okavango Delta and the Chobe and Zambezi Rivers bordering Botswana, Zambia and Zimbabwe provide an alternative to the traditional safari.

China and Southeast Asia have become more accessible than ever. The main destinations are: China’s Yangtze River, the Mekong River in Vietnam and Cambodia, Myanmar’s Irrawaddy River and the sacred Ganges River in India.