What To Expect When On A River Cruise

by Kosher River Cruise Kosher Tour Operator

Want to try out something new for your next vacation? Instead of searching for a Chabad house you can stay in, why not give Jewish cruises a try? River cruises are growing in popularity today and it’s not just with the older population. Even younger folks are joining in.

Do take note: River cruises are quite different from the more widely known ocean cruises in a couple of ways. For those who are more used to trips on the sea, they may find themselves unused to the much smaller riverboats.

But knowing beforehand what the river cruise will be like will help ease the transition, wouldn’t it? Here are some aspects of river cruising that you can expect every time.

Every Cabin Has A View

Riverboat cabins are usually smaller than ocean cruise ship cabins (unless you upgrade to a larger suite). However, that doesn’t mean you have less luxuries on board. And if there’s one thing the former has over the latter, it’s that all the accommodations have a view of the waterway.

Everyday Is A New Town

In ocean cruises, it may take several days before the ship docks at a new place, which can get monotonous if you want to spend more time in towns. The same isn’t so when it comes to river cruises. Majority of the traveling is done during nighttime or early at dawn. It’s a rare occurrence if the ship takes a whole day before reach another port. That mean’s there’s never a dull day on a river cruise.

Every Meal Is A Buffet

Large cruise ships tend to have several restaurants, which can be shock when you find that riverboats usually only have one big restaurant. On most occasions, breakfast and lunch meals are all buffets, while dinner may consist of served meals.

One big advantage of river cruising is that the crew can easily procure fresh ingredients since the boat docks at a new port every day. And since it’s a Jewish cruise, all the food with definitely be prepared under kosher supervision. You might even get to try local specialties that have been given a kosher twist.

Jews looking for a whole new travel experience may find that Jewish cruises may be right up their alley. And to make it even more different, they ought to try it out on the rivers of the world instead of the usual ocean cruises. It can offer them a better look insight the country itself.