River cruises

A River cruise is a voyage along inland waterways, often stopping at multiple ports along the way. Since cities and towns often grew up around rivers, river cruise ships frequently dock in the center of cities and towns.

River day cruises are day excursions ranging from 30 minutes to a full day. They can be from boats carrying as little as 10 people to the thousands. Such a cruise is typically based in a city with a river flowing through the centre (London, Paris, Amsterdam, Bangkok) or an area of natural beauty on the Rhine and on the Thames. Some popular locations include:

These are river cruise ships with accommodation facilities.

According to Douglas Ward, "A river cruise represents life in the slow lane, sailing along at a gentle pace, soaking up the scenery, with plentiful opportunities to explore riverside towns and cities en route. It is a supremely calming experience, an antidote to the pressures of life in a fast-paced world, in surroundings that are comfortable without being fussy or pretentious, with good food and enjoyable company."

The differences between river and ocean cruises:

River cruises is now a major tourist industry present in many parts of the world.

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