The usual ocean cruisers often wonder how does it feel like to take a river cruise instead. And those who try, never regret the experience.
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In spite of the big popularity of ocean cruises, river ones got more and more famous among the cruises for a number of reasons, and Vacations Cruise Travels is going to tell you exactly why: Great value. Unlike the ocean cruises, the rivers one offer a great price with almost everything inclusive, like wine and beer to accompany your meal, free wifi in the cabin, which never happens on the ocean cruise and at least one excursion in each port.
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Shore tours. They are included in the price and it can't but make you happy, as you don't need to pay extra for the tour you wish to take. Mostly it includes the walking tours, but there are some activities available as well, like local meals in the special guest house, wine tasting or bicycle tour. You don't have to worry about logistics. Unlike on the big cruise ships, where embarkation and disembarkation in every port takes a while, here you don't have to worry about big lines by the gangways.
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There are no sea days. The best part about river cruises is that there are no sea days, and every single day you are in port. Only some cruises may contain no more than one sea day, otherwise get ready for every single day to explore the new city or new country. Most of the big cities in Europe have been built on the riverside, which makes it very easy for the cruise ship to move around.
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You won't get seasick, as there are no bog waves on the rivers and you will never experience the storm, which can be often for the ocean ships. So no need for the pills and you can simply enjoy the cruise ship with all its benefits and entertainment.
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You have more time in ports than on the ocean cruise ships. That's true, even though ocean cruise lines are changing their schedule in ports, river cruises still remain the best ones when it comes to spending time in the new country. The time of arrival is early and you have the whole day available for exploring the destination.
