River Cruising is Changing
If you think river cruise excursions consist solely of boarding a bus “en masse” and guided walking tours, think again. River Cruising is evolving in many ways, and in addition to broadening its appeal to an ever-widening range of ages, some river cruise lines are offering a multitude of active excursions, such as hiking and biking.
Hiking and Biking for Active Guests
Guests who enjoy being more active are able to participate in wellness activities on board and on land. In addition, some of our preferred partners offer options for excursions that frequently include hiking and biking. Would you like to hike in the Black Forest, ride a bike through the vineyards in the Wachau Valley, or see more of a medieval city on two wheels? All these are great ways to immerse yourself in the destination and learn more about the country and the people who live there. Be sure to chose the right cruise line and itinerary for your active lifestyle!
Choose Your River Cruise Carefully
Not all river cruise lines offer the ability to select from multiple excursions each day. For example, many lines still offer only one “main” excursion, and any other options are at an additional cost. If you’re seeking a more active experience, you’ll want to be sure to preview the itinerary to determine the excursions offered in each port in order to find the cruise that’s right for you.
Once you’ve selected the right cruise, you’ll be pleasantly surprised to find that there are many like-minded guests on board. You’ll probably see many of them throughout your cruise on the same excursions that you’ve selected. It quickly becomes a tight knit group of active fun-seekers, and, before long, you’ll be cheering each other on and enjoying a pit stop for refreshment.
Focus on Wellness and Fitness
In addition to active excursions, some lines also offer wellness/fitness sessions to supplement these other activities. Active walks through town or stretching/fitness classes can often be found on the daily itinerary.
Need even more than what you’re seeing offered as excursions or supplements? Select a cruise line that offers bikes that you can take out to explore on your own, or find a specialty sailing with a focus on longer rides or hikes.
We Can Help
Need help choosing the right cruise line or itinerary? Give us a call. We’re here to help!
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