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This river cruise company is known for its Scandinavian-inspired design and longships.
What is Viking?
The Seine, Rhône, and Dordogne rivers are found in this country.
What is France?
Unlike ocean ships, most river ships hold around this number of passengers.
What is 100 to 200 passengers?
Unlike ocean cruising, river cruising has this advantage with the ship motion
What is no sea sickness?
This river itinerary books up fast.
What is the Douro river?
This company offers a family experience on their river cruise itineraries under their travel style called "Bridges".
What is Tauck?
This river is one of the most popular for first-time cruisers.
What is the Danube River?
This “balcony” is really a sliding glass door with no outdoor space.
What is a French balcony?
River ships often dock within walking distance of these, allowing guests to step right into the action.
What are city centers or historic districts?
When are river cruise guests forced to abandon ship and finish an itinerary on a motorcoach?
What is when the river level is too high or low?
This brand is known for all-inclusive luxury and designing its ships to reflect the destinations—down to the linens and artwork.
What is Uniworld?
This river in Portugal is known for its steep terraced vineyards and scenic valley towns.
What is the Douro River?
On a river cruise, this top deck area is often used for scenic viewing, yoga, or even a small putting green.
What is the Sun deck?
Because ships carry fewer guests, this is often higher—ensuring more personalized service.
What is crew to guest ratio?
What onboard amenities are missing from a river cruise vs an ocean cruise?
What is a spa, casino, or theater?
This ultra-luxury brand brings its African safari expertise to river cruising on the Nile and Mekong.
What is Abercrombie & Kent?
The Columbia and Snake Rivers offer American river cruises that highlight this U.S. region's Lewis & Clark history.
What is the Pacific Northwest?
This river cruise company's beds take advantage of the floor to ceiling window and face the view of the river
What is Avalon?
Many river cruises visit these hidden destinations that big ships and bus tours can’t reach.
What are off-the-beaten-path gems?
When ships dock side-by-side, guests may look out their window and see this.
What is another ship?
This brand offers wellness hosts and a strong focus on active excursions like hiking and biking.
What is AmaWaterways?
A Nile River cruise often includes stops in Luxor and Aswan to see these ancient ruins.
What are Egyptian temples or tombs (or Karnak, Valley of the Kings)?
On the lowest cabin deck, these small, high-set windows have this nickname.
What is a swan window?
This is one of the biggest selling points for seasoned travelers: the ability to explore culturally rich regions in depth without changing hotels.
What is unpack once for immersive travel?
Some ports have cobblestones, steps, or uneven walkways, which can be tricky for travelers with these needs.
What is mobility challenges?