Part 1: Top Things To Know About River Cruising Small Ship Cruise Talk podcast

Part 1: Top Things to Know About River Cruising

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Maybe it's your first time on a river cruise, second or sixth. Whether you're new to this form of small ship cruising and want to learn more about what it's like to cruise on this type of vessel, or a seasoned pro who wants to reminisce and laugh along with us, Dan and Mikkel, as we recall recent river cruise trip, we invite you to join us as we discuss the Top Things to Know about River Cruising.

Find out what a typical river cruise ship layout is like and how many decks there are, if there's a workout room on these ships, or what to expect in terms of a spa.

Is your cabin location important? What are the dining options, or what can you expect in terms of entertainment onboard?

We answer all this and more in this two-part episode.

You may find these articles helpful, which we mention in the episode:

Read the Things to Know Your First Time on a River Cruise, which complements this episode.
Did you know that cruises that start in one city but end in another have a name? Check out the Complete Guide to Closed-Loop Cruises (and Open Jaw Itineraries)
If you're wondering how to remember the port or starboard side of the ship, listen to the episode because we have a tip for you! But if you want more info, read this: Port vs. Starboard: Cruises Ship Left and Right Sides
It's more likely to experience motion sickness during a winding bus ride during a river cruise vacation than it is on the ship! We always travel with Anti-Nausea Medication and Other Sea Sickness Solutions just in case, no matter the situation. "Better to have and not need," as Dan says.

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Chapters

1. Part 1: Top Things to Know About River Cruising (00:00:00)

2. Introduction to River Cruising (00:02:10)

3. Layout of River Cruise Ships (00:02:19)

4. Choosing Your Cabin: Views and Locations (00:07:41)

5. Docking Dynamics: Sharing Space with Other Ships (00:10:43)

6. Navigating Water Levels (00:13:26)

7. Is Motion Sickness an Issue on River Cruises? (00:15:16)

8. Surprising Amount of River Cruise Lines (00:16:54)

9. River Cruise Pricing and Inclusions (00:17:50)

10. Onboard Amenities and Entertainment (00:19:27)

11. Dining Experiences on River Cruises (00:22:08)

12. River Cruise Ship Name Themes and Ship Design (00:23:53)

13. Embarkation Ease and Accessibility (00:25:47)

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