{"id":54737,"date":"2019-01-25T17:06:54","date_gmt":"2019-01-25T21:06:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/?p=54737"},"modified":"2026-02-27T12:41:09","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T18:41:09","slug":"river-cruises-info","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/2019\/01\/25\/river-cruises-info\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Know About River Cruises"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><strong>New to River Cruises? Here&#8217;s How to Find the Right One!<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Have you held the misconception that river cruises are for old married couples? We want to tell you that things have been changing the last few years, and solo travelers, young couples, and family groups of all ages are discovering river cruises are a fantastic vacation choice.<!--more--><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/river-cruise\/river-cruise-vacation.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here to search river cruises.<\/a><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>River cruises are gaining in popularity for many reasons. Here are CruiseExperts.com, we&#8217;re excited about the changes that so many people are finding exciting and inviting.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Most <u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/river-cruise\/river-cruise-vacation.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">river cruise lines<\/a><\/u> are no longer charging extra for singles.<\/li>\n<li>River cruises are a great deal because they are all-inclusive! Enjoy complimentary wine, beer, and bottled drinks. Themed cruises often have special destination-related entertainment, lecturers on relevant topics, wine tastings, and included excursions.<\/li>\n<li>Guests enjoy gourmet quality meals. On theme river cruises you may get cooking lessons with the chef, and get to food-shop in the local markets.<\/li>\n<li>Cruise ships are smaller and offer a more intimate atmosphere, which is perfect for making lasting new friendships. A smaller size means the river cruise lines can take their ships into any size port.<\/li>\n<li>Staterooms are smaller than on ocean cruisers, but they are just as comfortable and modern. You may choose a room with a window or a balcony, and you will have spectacular views.<\/li>\n<li>You&#8217;ll always have a beautiful view on a river cruise. No matter where you are on your ship, your views will be countryside, small villages, cities, and even other types of boats on the river. You will not see just water surrounding you. There&#8217;s always a picture to take, and that&#8217;s why photographer&#8217;s love river cruises.<\/li>\n<li>Most of the cruising is during the night, so you get to spend days visiting ports and on excursions. Since the cruise docks right in the heart of many villages and cities, you can walk and explore on your own as well as join in group activities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Here at CruiseExperts.com we look forward to assisting folks with booking their river cruises. People get excited when they see how much fun they are going to have!<\/p>\n<p>Check out some of our top river cruise picks for 2019 below:<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/river-cruises\/9-day-american-mississippi-river-cruise-from-new-orleans-to-memphis-a-taste-of-the-true-south-2019\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">American Queen Steamboat Company Mississippi Cruise<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Imagine being guests on one of the amazing <u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/river-cruises\/9-day-american-mississippi-river-cruise-from-new-orleans-to-memphis-a-taste-of-the-true-south-2019\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mississippi river cruises<\/a><\/u> through the old south. You&#8217;ll spend nine days on this American Queen Steamboat Company river cruise experiencing living history from New Orleans to Memphis. The Antebellum period of American history is represented everywhere in the sugar cane manors, plantations, pillared chateaus, and Civil War battlefields. View 200 year-old oak trees and beautiful gardens at the Nottoway Plantation, the largest remaining Antebellum mansion. Vicksburg and Natchez are full of historic homes, quaint shops, cultural attractions, and plenty of great restaurants serving southern cuisine.<\/p>\n<p>This cruise is available every month of the year with many departure dates to make it easy to find one that fits your vacation schedule.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/river-cruises\/9-day-american-mississippi-river-cruise-from-new-orleans-to-memphis-a-taste-of-the-true-south-2019\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here for more information on this sailing.<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<p><picture data-avif-picture=\"1\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/best-river-cruises-in-europe-200x200.avif 200w, https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/best-river-cruises-in-europe-400x267.avif 400w, https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/best-river-cruises-in-europe-400x267@2x.avif 800w, https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/best-river-cruises-in-europe.avif 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\"><img data-avif-wrap=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-54741\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/best-river-cruises-in-europe.jpg\" alt=\"best river cruises in europe\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/best-river-cruises-in-europe.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/best-river-cruises-in-europe-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/picture><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/river-cruises\/12-day-viking-river-cruise-from-prague-to-paris-2019\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Viking European River Cruise<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>If you travel desire is to take one of the <u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/river-cruises\/12-day-viking-river-cruise-from-prague-to-paris-2019\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">best river cruises in Europe<\/a><\/u>, we are ready to help you book that cruise right now. Call us at <a href=\"tel:18888042784\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">1.888.804.CRUISE (2784)<\/a> and we&#8217;ll work with you to find the perfect cruise through Europe.<\/p>\n<p>You might even choose this exciting <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/river-cruises\/12-day-viking-river-cruise-from-prague-to-paris-2019\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">12 Day Viking Cruise from Prague to Paris<\/a>. The European countryside is full of charm, and you&#8217;ll enjoy all its beauty as you cruise the Moselle, Rhine, and Main Rivers. Numerous vineyards await your exploration, and wine waits to be sampled.<\/p>\n<p>Your cruise starts in beautiful and historic Prague (the City of a Hundred Spires) in the Czech Republic. In Germany, you&#8217;ll visit Nuremburg, Bamberg, W\u00fcrzburg, Heidelberg, and other cities. Then it&#8217;s on to Luxembourg City, Luxembourg. Your last two days are in beautiful Paris, where there is so much to see including the world-famous Louvre.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/river-cruises\/12-day-viking-river-cruise-from-prague-to-paris-2019\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here for more information on this sailing.<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/river-cruises\/12-day-avalon-river-cruise-from-munich-to-budapest-2019\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Avalon European River Cruise<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Get airfare for only $299 plus $1,000 off per couple on this 12 day Avalon river cruise from Munich to Budapest. This fabulous cruise vacation introduces you first to beautiful Salzburg and to the fascinating people and places you\u2019ll discover along the legendary Danube River.<\/p>\n<p>You have a variety of excursions to choose from during your European river cruise adventure. From tasting locally produced cheese and beer brewed by the monks to hiking along the beautiful Danube trails and biking to ancient sites and touring local farms, you will be in constant awe of the sights, smells, and experiences.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll have an opportunity to meet an actual Count and tour his castle, take a jogging tour around fabulous Vienna, the \u201cCity of Music.\u201d or if you\u2019re an early riser you can visit Vienna when the bustling city first awakes. Why not attend the medieval knights\u2019 tournament in quaint Visegr\u00e1d? The possibilities are endless \u2013 and amazing!<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll end your vacation with an exciting night in Budapest. All of this is yours to discover on your Avalon European river cruise, while enjoying the comfort of your luxurious river ship, with its fabulous meals and warm, friendly service.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/river-cruises\/12-day-avalon-river-cruise-from-munich-to-budapest-2019\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here for more information on this sailing.<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Are you convinced a river cruise is next on your travel agenda? Call us today at <a href=\"tel:18888042784\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">1.888.804.CRUISE (2784)<\/a> so we can help you find the best river cruises going to your desired destination. Remember, our services are always free! We can help you with all your cruise-related questions, and we love doing it.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Visit our webpage at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CruiseExperts.com<\/a>, and check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/CruiseExperts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook page<\/a>\u00a0and join the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/innercircle.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">InnerCircle<\/a>\u00a0for\u00a0\u00a0exclusive offers. Our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/resource-center\/resource-center.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Resource Center<\/a>\u00a0gives you all the &#8220;expert&#8221; knowledge you&#8217;ll need for your next cruise or cruise tour!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><picture data-avif-picture=\"1\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/river-cruise-lines-200x200.avif 200w, https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/river-cruise-lines-400x218.avif 400w, https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/river-cruise-lines-400x218@2x.avif 800w, https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/river-cruise-lines.avif 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\"><img data-avif-wrap=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-54740\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/river-cruise-lines.jpg\" alt=\"river cruise lines\" width=\"1000\" height=\"546\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/river-cruise-lines.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/river-cruise-lines-400x218.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/picture><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>New to River Cruises? Here&#8217;s How to Find the Right One! Have you held the misconception that river cruises are for old married couples? We want to tell you that things have been changing the last few years, and solo travelers, young couples, and family groups of all ages are discovering river cruises are a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/2019\/01\/25\/river-cruises-info\/\" class=\"more-link\">&#8230;<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">  What to Know About River Cruises<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":54738,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[29],"tags":[1066,1710,1067,460],"class_list":["post-54737","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-river-cruises","tag-best-river-cruises-in-europe","tag-mississippi-river-cruises","tag-river-cruise-lines","tag-river-cruises"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/54737","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=54737"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/54737\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/54738"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=54737"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=54737"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=54737"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}