River Cruise vs Ocean Cruise

River cruising is a vacation on water similar to the ocean cruising. There are similarities to ocean cruising. They are floating hotels with great amenities, unpakcing once, no worries about finding a hotel or restaurant each night, and walking up to your new destination almost every day. There is no driving, no second guessing the GPS, no wrong turns or stress. Cruising is a fantastic way to travel from Austin, TX.

River cruising is far more intimate and inclusive with less than 190 passengers. From the time you check-in, to getting your room key and your trip to your cabin is much shorter and personal than on a big ship.  Ocean cruising has check in times, lines, and quese that you need to follow. Ocean Cruisers can have up to 6,000 people.  On a river cruise you have the opportunity to really get to know your fellow passengers and make new friends. You can do the same on ocean cruising but it is usually a lot more difficult. It is easy to travel from Austin, TX to cruise to your destination of interest.

River Cruises can travel to the heart of the country where the big ships can't.  Many times you dock a short distance from the city center so it makes it easy to get off the ship so you don't have to wait in long lines like you do on the big ships. With fewer people on board, tour groups are smaller and a lot more interactive. If you have ocean cruised before you know that the port can be far from city center. Example: The port of Valencia,Spain is about 2.5miles from city center. You have to be shuttled or take a taxi.

As you know it takes many people to man a large cruise ship.  You many see one or two of them throughout the cruise.  With a river cruise you will become very familiar with all the crew and director of the ship. 

Many don't cruise because they dread getting sick.  The ships do have stablizers to help eliminate motion.  On a river cruise you won't have to worry about this at all. No patches, dramamine, etc. The river cruise just glides on the river and there is land visible all around. This helps you get your bearings compared to the open seas.  

Cruising offers a great value, the biggest bang for your buck. Your accomodations, meals, entertainment and transportation between ports  are included for one price. There are many cruises that have more inclusions like excurisons and amenties than others.  There are many to choose from. There is a cruise suited for just about every budget and for everyone.  What are you waiting for?

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