Small Ship Cruising

River

River cruising around the world offers One-of-A Kind Experiences. With access to narrow ports and through shallow waterways, river cruising offers a cruise for travelers who love to experience new cultures, visit historical sites and relax. Unlike ocean sailing, which is primarily about the onboard experience, river cruising focuses on the very places you have travelled so far to get to. River cruises are destination-centric, and the ship is a backdrop. It’s like a boutique hotel that moves with you. These aren’t tourist destinations full stop, they are often working waterways so expect to see industrial areas with bankside cranes and rugged docks, and cargo vessels floating by. River cruising can also expose you to destinations you hadn’t considered before. You will dock alongside small towns and in the center of major cities like Budapest and move through river locks (often with mere inches of clearance on either side). With most river cruise lines; food and wine are paramount with most highlighting the region though the cuisine and beverages offered on board. Along with traditional river cruise vessels, barges are also an option for Europe.