River Cruises Vs Ocean Cruises

 

The difference between river & ocean cruises

 

​Everyone loves a good vacation on the sea and taking a cruise seems like the perfect way to kick back and relax. But, you may notice that there are two kinds of cruises, river cruises and ocean cruises. Both are great but we know that we can’t take both at the same time! So to help narrow down your options I’ve provided a few compare and contrasts to help make your decision easier.

​Compared to an ocean cruise, traveling by inland waterways offers a much more intimate and in-depth perspective on your destination with almost all ships carrying no more than 200 passengers, with almost all outside views, once you step on land as soon as the ship is docked you get to have the opportunity to visit multiple cities without the hassle of packing and unpacking.  This is increasingly becoming a popular style of travel. 

One of the appeals you will find on a river cruise is comfortable but unfussy surrounding with decent food and enjoyable company.  The on-board atmosphere is friendly and relaxed – never stuffy. Motion sickness is extremely rare. River cruises over a gorgeous scenery as you relax on your way.

​Ocean  cruise ships allow you to see its coastline and ports, leisure facilities of large resort ships make them a destination with multiple activities and variety of foods for everyone to enjoy some like Disney Cruises have great parties on deck with Fireworks and great actives for Families, Adults and children, right on the ocean. 

In a river cruise land is always in sight, and the scenery is at eye level.  

I hope this helped give you some insight on making your decision easier on choosing your perfect cruise for a marvelous and relaxing vacation!

 

Suggested links on some River and Ocean Cruises.

  

There is a line of River Cruises available to choose based on where you would like to visit, for instance  About Viking Cruises  you can experience travel in Europe, Russia, China & Southeast Asia and Egypt.  




Avalon Waterways offers Europe, Asia and South America cruises, their Europe's ships over the youngest fleet just over two years in age, Largest  Staterooms, Panoramic Views and very much desirable amenities.



AmaWaterways, Intimate Environment, inclusive value . With river vessels accommodating a mere 150 passengers, you will never wait in a long line to board or disembark. Smaller tours and intimate meal settings with open seating create a warm, personal atmosphere accentuated by five-star service. Your inclusive vacation provides incredible, value from the champagne breakfast and free-flowing hand-selected European wines with lunch and dinner to a fleet of bicycles, free Internet access, included sightseeing excursions and live cultural entertainment onboard. On a river cruise, your vacation’s price tag doesn’t keep adding up

 

Disney Cruises offer 4 different Ships and you have the option to add Disney Park and tickets to your vacation.

 

Royal Caribbean offers many options from small ships to their largest of all cruise lines in the world which are the Quantum of the Seas with a capacity of over 4,000 people offering as many as 25 Restaurants, 6 Bars, 4 pools, 2 theaters, Casino, Children programs and more.

 

A good way to view when you compare a River cruise vs an Ocean cruise it as as if you stay on a  5 Start  Hotel versus a 5 Start Hotel Resort with water parks.