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River Cruising Wasn't What I Expected. Here’s Why

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👁️ 6.6M views📅 4 years ago⏱️ 13:29
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Creator's Key Takeaways

river cruise is not cruising as i knew it it's an escorted tour that happens to be on a river rather than on the road

there's no chance of getting seasick there's barely any emotion and movement on the rivers

river cruises are costly especially when you compare the day cost of a river cruise versus the day cost of an ocean cruise

it is a fantastic way for seeing the interior of europe in an intensive and a simple way because it's curated

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Think about if you want a curated, highly organized tour with few decisions
✓Be prepared for a regimented schedule with limited choices

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Lack of flexibility and choice compared to ocean cruises — River cruising is curated and organized; decide if you want that
No seasickness but also no medical center — Be aware of medical limitations; plan accordingly
Older, culturally focused crowd — Expect a more laid-back atmosphere; not for partying

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is river cruising like compared to ocean cruising?
QWhat are the key differences and what should you expect?
QIs river cruising right for you?

Topics Covered

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Port Highlights

Bucharest1½ Happy Bacon
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Budapest1½ Happy Bacon
Vienna2 Happy Bacon
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European River Cruising Wasn't What I Expected. I had not expected European River Cruising to be full of so many differences to any other form of cruising I had been on. Discover why, and what you need to know if you are thinking of going on a river cruise in Europe. ABOUT TIPS FOR TRAVELLERS: If you want to get cruising right, Tips For Travellers makes it easy to plan and have the incredible cruise experiences you dream of every time. All my Tips For Travellers advice, tips and tricks tips draw on everything that I have learnt on the 85 cruises I have done to date. BUY MY CRUISE-THEMED T-SHIRTs ————————————————- Check out my T-Shirt range: http://bit.ly/TFTStore SUPPORT TIPS FOR TRAVELLERS ————————————————————— Become a Channel Member and get perks: https://www.tipsfortravellers.com/Join Become a Patron on Patreon and get perks: https://www.patreon.com/tipsfortravellers Make a donation: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=V9STJGYSEMGLJ Buy my book “Cruise Traveler’s Handbook: USA Amazon https://amzn.to/2YVFmG4 and https://amzn.to/3tzIxBn UK Amazon https://amzn.to/3oXbzYc and https://amzn.to/3qawqIQ FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA ——————————————— TikTok: @garybembridge Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/garybembridge Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/tipsfortravellers Instagram: http://www.instgram.com/garybembridge LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bembridge #RiverCruising #EuropeanRiverCruise #RiverCruisingTips 00:00 Start 00:35 Is It Cruising? 04:18 Surprises Keep Coming 09:00 The Passengers 11:01 How Much!?