The Great Cruise Debate: Ocean vs. River Cruising

I, for example, was on the Celebrity Constellation not too long ago, and we actually sailed up the Mississippi about 400 m even though we were a full-fledged cruise ship.

River cruise ships tend to be smaller and more intimate than the ocean cruise ships, especially with the crew to passenger ratio.

Ocean cruise ships tend to have more entertainment options such as casinos, shows, rock climbing, escape rooms, etc.

If you're more of a laid-back person, river cruising might be the best option for you.