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Soaring Interest in River Cruising
The three main river cruise companies, Viking River Cruises, Avalon Waterways, and AmaWaterways, have experienced doubling in their capacity within the last five years. This is due to building more ships and an increased number of travelers who want to really explore the ports of call. This is a much more intimate way to travel due to the fewer number of passengers as well as the rivers themselves. To be floating down the Rhine in Germany looking at castles is one of the most relaxing ways to travel. As a the owner of Viking River Cruises likes to say, "Ocean cruising is a drinking man's cruise, and river cruising is a thinking man's cruise."
Maximizing Your Alaskan Cruise
When you are cruising to Alaska traveling north from Seattle or Vancouver to Seward or Whittier and you have a picture window or balcony it is vitally important to have your cabin on the right side of the ship or Starboard in order for you to enjoy the beautiful scenery as the ship is sailing.
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