AmaWaterways vs Viking vs Riverside River Cruises | Luxury Comparison
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Riverside advertises itself as luxury is this accurate in your your opinion 100% yes Riverside is luxury
with Riverside it is truly all-inclusive gratuities tips are not expected at the end of your sailing
the average age on River Cruise depending on the line tends to be basically 55 up
Riverside's cabins are about 15% larger than the other two cabins
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AmaWaterways, Viking, or Riverside — which river cruise line offers the best luxury experience? In this episode of RTE-Travel Talk, Ken welcomes Christy Fitzharris of Wheels Up Travel Company for an expert, side-by-side comparison of these three leading river cruise brands. Christy shares her firsthand experiences from ASTA's River Cruise Expo 2024 and provides an exclusive review of her recent voyage with Riverside Luxury Cruises. The conversation delves into the highlights of the ASTA River Cruise Expo, where Christy had the opportunity to immerse herself in the latest trends and offerings in the river cruise industry. Discover the allure of Riverside, a new player in the market that caught Christy's attention, prompting her to choose them for her recent river cruise adventure. As Christy elaborates on her decision to opt for Riverside, the discussion navigates through the key aspects of luxury cruising, exploring whether Riverside lives up to its name. Drawing comparisons with industry giants like AmaWaterways and Viking River Cruises, Christy provides valuable insights into guest ratios, cabin accommodations, dining options, and the level of personalized service, including butler service. Delve into a detailed analysis of excursion offerings, inclusions, itinerary lengths, and the availability of pre and post-land stays, shedding light on the unique selling points of each cruise line. Gain valuable insights into the guest demographics on each line, as well as the solo traveler offers and loyalty programs available. In a candid comparison of price points, Christy offers practical tips for travelers looking to make informed decisions when choosing their ideal river cruise experience. As the episode concludes, Christy shares her top recommendations and insider tips for maximizing your river cruising adventure. Don't miss out on this captivating discussion filled with insider insights and expert advice – tune in now and embark on a journey of discovery with RTE-Travel Talk! #RiverCruiseExpo #RiversideLuxuryCruises #AmaWaterways #VikingRiverCruises #LuxuryTravel #TravelExpert #CruiseComparison #RTETravelTalk 00:00 Introduction 00:19 Special Guest, Christy Fitzharris 01:32 ASTA River Cruise Expo 02:30 Riverside river cruise line 03:11 Why Christy chose Riverside 03:55 Is Riverside luxury? 04:32 How do AmaWaterways and Viking compare 05:59 Guest ratio comparisons 06:25 Cabin comparisons 07:32 Dining options compared 09:45 Butler Service 10:52 Excursions compared 12:14 Inclusions compared 14:16 Itinerary Lengths 15:35 Pre and post land stays 16:13 Guest demographic on each line 18:06 Solo traveler offers compared 19:29 Loyalty programs compared 20:21 Price point comparisons 21:44 Christy's tips 22:33 Contact Christy 23:27 Christy's future travels Contact Real Travel Experts: questions@realtravelexperts.com https://realtravelexperts.com/ https://www.facebook.com/RealTravelExperts/ https://www.instagram.com/realtravelexperts/ Contact Wheels Up Travel Co Christy@wheelsuptravelco.com Website: https://wheelsuptravelco.com/ Phone: 830-310-0244 Image Credits: Images and Clips: Courtesy of AmaWaterways, Viking River Cruises and Riverside Luxury Cruises Other images : Courtesy of Wheels Up Travel Co RTE Travel Talk does not endorse any of their guests' products or services. The opinions of the guests may or may not reflect those of the host and RTE Travel Talk.