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New to RIVER cruise

The essence of river cruising is having the unique opportunity to delve right into the heart of the action, and to spend time discovering and exploring, all from small, intimate ships with interesting itineraries across the world. River cruise ships may not have the plethora of restaurants, expansive facilities and extensive selection of onboard entertainment boasted by their seagoing cousins, but don’t think of river cruising as ‘cruising lite’. It’s actually the perfect, easy way to discover new cities and countries without the hassle of navigating the local public transport systems, suitcase in tow. River cruising gives you the luxury of hopping on and off with ease, spending time taking in a vineyard tour, city excursion or immersive museum visit, or spending lazy, sun-drenched afternoons on board, watching life go by while sipping a cocktail on your balcony. You really do travel deeper on a river cruise, and are able

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