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Ocean cruising has been a popular activity for a while now, but river cruising is fast catching up in terms of booking numbers. The idea of cruising down a river actually came about before ocean cruising, but its has never been as popular as it is today. Industry experts think that this largely down to people wanting to get away from the more commercial bigger cruises and experience something a bit different. You can find tips for ocean cruises anywhere, but here are some of the best tips for river cruises.

More Stops. Whilst ocean cruises might go days between ports, river cruises stop much more frequently and on more occasions. What this essentially means is that you should be prepared for a more active cruise, spending less time on the ship. It is therefore advisable not to spend all your money on the best cabin on the boat and save your money for excursions

More Locals. A direct result of the increased frequency of port stops is the increased contact with local populations. On some Amazon and Rhine River cruises for example, locals are actually welcomed onto the boat to sell goods and meet the guests. This all adds to the experience, but be prepared to be in contact with lots of different people over the course of your river cruise. You might even want to invest in a translation book to help communications along.

More To See. As you will never be too far from the river bank, there will be a constant stream of things to see as you move between moorings. Sometimes on big ocean cruise ships you can go days without seeing much more than a seagull, but with river cruises you will need your camera ready at all times. Regent Seven Seas Cruises even employ local tour guides for large parts of their cruises to point out sites of interest to ship passengers.