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What’s best? A River Cruise or Ocean Cruise?

Travel Blog Jamie
Travel Blog Jamie
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👁️ 4K views📅 2 years ago⏱️ 9:23
What This Creator Said
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Other · SummerVeteran Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

after years of ocean cruising and over 50 cruises I decided to try out River cruising but I had some burning questions and concerns

ocean cruises and River Cruises offer Travelers very different experiences while both involve seeing new destinations and being on the water they vary significantly

river cruise ships are much smaller typically accommodating 100 to 200 passengers all sides of river ships create some more intimate atmosphere

the service and quality of food were greater than the typical ocean cruise and the wait staff would soon come to remember you and your preferences

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Consider your travel style and preferences to choose between river and ocean cruising
✓Search for travel blog Jamie Tui Skyler Vlogs for more details on the river cruise experience

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Would I get bored? — River cruises offer cultural immersion and scenic relaxation, with activities like quizzes and well-being classes.
Am I the right demographic? — River cruising tends to attract an adult-only based clientele, though some families do opt for these.
Isn't it too expensive? What are all the extra costs? — River cruises include beer, wine, and soft drinks with lunch and dinner, and some excursions are included in the fare.
Will the cabins be too claustrophobic? — River cruise cabins are smaller but efficiently designed, and you won't find any windowless interior cabins.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the differences between river and ocean cruising?
QWhich type of cruise is better for different travel styles?

Topics Covered

Crowd Capacity1½ Happy BaconShip Condition1 Happy BaconCabin Interior1½ Happy BaconDining Main3 Happy BaconEntertainment Activities1 Happy BaconExcursions2 Happy BaconValue Pricing1½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Danube2½ Happy Bacon
Top: Walking tours
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YouTube Video Description↓

We took our first ever river cruise last summer sailing the Danube but what stopped us from booking before, what was the experience like and how did it compare to 12 years of ocean cruising? We cover our preconceptions, misconceptions, experiences and hopefully give you all the information you need to make an informed choice as to whether river cruising or ocean cruising are for you. I have also got 3 vlogs all about our Tui river cruise onboard Skyla and the experience of our Danube trip! Make sure you check those out after this vlog if you are still considering a river cruise! Have you taken a river cruise before? What did you think? Did you prefer it to ocean cruising? Drop those questions and comments below! Don't forget to also check out my webpage beacons.ai/travelblogjamie, my patreon page patreon.com/travelblogjamie, and follow me on Intsa / Twitter / Threads @travelblogjamie and Facebook "jamiewrobins". #cruise #rivercruise #tui #cruiseship #travelblogjamie #kreuzfahrt