How to Plan a River Cruise in the USA and Europe

You’ve landed on the right page for information and advice about how to plan a river cruise. We have the answers for your frequently asked questions about river cruising. Plus some information you may not have thought about before now.

Plan a river cruise on Erie Canal
At the north end of the Erie Canal onto the Great Lakes.

How to plan a river cruise

WHY CHOOSE A RIVER CRUISE?

WHO REALLY GOES ON A RIVER CRUISE

THE RIVERS AND WHERE YOU’LL FIND THEM – GEOGRAPHY 101

WHEN IS THE BEST TIME OF YEAR FOR A RIVER CRUISE

RIVER CRUISE PRICES – HOW MUCH DO THEY COST?

TYPES OF RIVER CRUISE SHIPS

WHAT TO PACK FOR A EUROPE RIVER CRUISE

CAN YOU GET SEASICK ON A RIVER CRUISE?

ARE THERE “SEA” DAYS ON A RIVER CRUISE?

CURRENCY/MONEY/EXCHANGES

RIVER CRUISING AND THE SOLO TRAVELER

ARE ALL SHORE EXCURSIONS INCLUDED?

RIVER CRUISING WITH KIDS

WHAT’S REALLY INCLUDED WITH “ALL-INCLUSIVE”?

WHAT IS THE DRESS CODE?

MOBILITY RESTRICTIONS ONBOARD AND LIMITATIONS ASHORE

GRATUITIES ONBOARD AND ASHORE

ADVICE ON CHOOSING A CABIN

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