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10 Things You Shouldn’t Do On A European River Cruise. And Why

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Creator's Key Takeaways

don't go on those cabins that are right at the bottom of the ship because three quarters of them are below water

don't take kids you know although some of the cruise lines are trying to attract more families

don't just eat and drink the whole time on the ship

make sure exactly what is included and isn't because you may end up paying much more than you expect

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Check water levels before sailing and ask about arrangements if they change
✓Avoid lower cabins due to noise and claustrophobia
✓Verify ship facilities and accessibility before booking
✓Wear comfortable shoes for extensive walking
✓Pack light with layers, waterproof gear, and a European adapter
✓Carry euros for local expenses

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Itinerary not running as advertised — Check water levels and ask about arrangements
Claustrophobic cabins — Avoid lower cabins; opt for higher ones with better views
Packed schedule with little downtime — Plan for early starts and busy days; don't expect relaxation

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat should you avoid on a European river cruise?
QWhy are certain practices problematic?
QHow can you prepare for a European river cruise?

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Here are some European River Cruise Tips and big river cruise no-nos, and things to avoid, based on the river cruises in Europe that I have done. These are the 10 things you really should not do when on a Europe River Cruise. I found out the hard way, so you do not have to. 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 77 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 #RiverCruiseTips #EuropeanRiverCruise #RiverCruising 00:00 Start 00:20 River Watch-Outs 01:14 River Cruise Cabin Mistakes 03:19 River Cruise Packing Mistakes 04:06 River Cruise Planning Mistakes 04:50 River Cruise Schedule Mistakes 05:49 Staying On Ship Mistakes 06:39 River Cruise Inclusive Fare Mistakes 07:37 Family River Cruise Mistakes 08:21 River Cruise Safety Mistakes