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Describing a typical day on a river cruise is helpful to someone that's never taken a river cruise.  But it's difficult because every day is different - a different port, activity or excursion.  However, we can generalize to help paint a picture for life aboard a river cruise.  Let's pretend we're on board an AmaWaterways ship sailing the  Moselle.

Itinerary, time and cost.  These are three topics which many people ask questions about.   What's your favorite itinerary?  What's the best time to river cruise?  How much does it cost to river cruise?  You ask about itinerary, time and cost - we answer.

I recently came across this article on river cruise myths which I found interesting. The article describes 4 myths about river cruises.  I'd like to comment on each one.

Are you a solo traveler?   Fantastic - you can make you're own agenda and do only the things you want to do.  But is a river cruise a good option?  This is a common question which we'll deal with in this post.

Will I have time on my own?  This is a very common question for those that have not taken a river cruise before.  The short answer is - yes.  But there is more to the story.

What are river cruise demographics?  How old is the average river cruise passenger?

Many people who have never taken a river cruise ask if they are boring.  In fact that was my impression before I took my first one.  I kind of associated the word "cruising" with sedentary people watching the world go by from their window.  So I was delighted when we realized nothing was further from the truth And after a dozen or so river cruises, I know more than ever this is true.  So in this blog, I'll share with you some examples I've observed that make river cruises NOT boring.

One question we get asked all the time is "When is the best time to take a river cruise in Europe?"  While this is always a matter of personal preference, here's some things to consider when answering the question.

Wondering when to book a river cruise? Since river cruising has increased in popularity I am getting a lot of calls from first timers asking to book a river cruise.  Unfortunately those that have never been on a river cruise are quick to learn that many dates sell out 12-18 months in advance.  Although anytime is a good time for a river cruise the most popular dates are May, June & September.  When to book?