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3 Great Reasons Why You Should Choose a River Cruise | SmarterTravel

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👁️ 556 views📅 7 years ago⏱️ 4:47
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Creator's Key Takeaways

River cruising is a different is a different animal altogether

one of the greatest benefits of a river cruise is the size they're so small

you can go for instance we've gone to a few Villages where our very small group being there really doubles the population

the other benefit of river cruise lines is that they're they're much more inclusive

Creator's Tips & Advice

Choose river cruising for a more intimate and off-the-beaten-path experience
Take advantage of the small ship size to visit smaller ports and villages
Enjoy inclusive pricing that covers shore excursions and local experiences

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Intimidation by big ships and crowdsRiver cruising offers a small group, intimate experience that avoids crowds
Nickel-and-diming on big shipsRiver cruises are more inclusive, with shore excursions often part of the fare

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhy should you choose a river cruise?
QWhat are the benefits of river cruising over big mainstream ships?
QHow does river cruising enhance local connections and experiences?

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YouTube Video Description

On board the Avalon Saigon, Cruise Critic's Gina Kramer sat down with SmarterTravel to share her tips and advice on why you should consider river cruising for your next vacation! SmarterTravel's Christine Sarkis also shared some tips with Cruise Critic on making the most on your cruise and getting local, so make sure to watch here and subscribe to Cruise Critic's channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVQ6h6f78ts Read the full story on SmarterTravel here: https://www.smartertravel.com/cruise-expert-sh…-cruise-benefits/ Sign up for our newsletter: https://www.smartertravel.com/manage-... Follow us on the web! Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/smartertravel Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/smartertravel Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/smartertravel Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/smartertravel