Best River Cruise Lines 2023 (Which one is right for you?)

[@koartravel]

"Thank you for watching! What other river cruise travel topics are you interested in seeing me cover? Please let me know down below. ✌"

[@deidresmith9698]

I would like to do a Mediterranean river cruise... Or greek islands. I've been a CARNIVAL girl for years so I have no idea whr to start

[@deidresmith9698]

May I ask wht made u Love River cruising??

[@ginarobinson7406]

Thank you Kofo. This video was extremely helpful!

[@koartravel]

@@deidresmith9698 If you'd like to do a Mediterranean cruise then that would be an ocean cruise. Gary of @tipsfortravellers is a good resource when it come to cruising the hight seas. The other option for the Mediterranean is a yacht cruise and Emerald & Scenic are great cruise lines for that. If you'd like to do a river cruise in one of the countries surrounding the Med sea, then a river cruise in Italy with Uniworld is great option.

[@antivari100]

Hi Kofo I love all of your video's they are so informative,can you please say something more about GCCL AMERICAN RIVER CRUISE LINE Thank you so much 😊

[@debbied9997]

The best part of Viking river cruises for me is the fact that it does not want kids. I'm at an age where I don't want to deal with babies, children, or teens; I just want a leisurely cruise where I can walk a lot and really get to know the places I'm cruising. I know there are cheaper options, but I really like the educational aspect and that it's for us seasoned adults. :)

[@koartravel]

Debbie - Viking is a prefect fit for you!. Thank you for watching this video and sharing your thoughts. I appreciate it.

[@maryhurst4663]

Considering children are in school around 9 months a year, I suspect if you avoid a summer cruise you would be fine.

[@jeffriechel]

Except that now days, parents yank kids from school all year long for vacations. I’m a teacher. I have to deal with this in the classroom all the time.

[@pm6613]

MOST of the cruise lines do not accept children. This is cruising for grown ups.

[@annm.7176]

That's good to know that there are so many I especially like the ones with no children. We took a princess cruise and I had 128 children running the halls with no babysitters available. It's really nice when these ships bring in the native food when they're at a location so you can try it. On so many cruises we get off the cruise for Native food. Thank you so much.

[@j.m.7056]

Thanks, Kofo! You have a clear presentation style that is easy to listen to!!!

[@koartravel_]

You are most welcome J. M.

[@KBTCaseyFlynn]

Just finished our first river cruise with Avalon on the Rhine. We were unsure if a river cruise would be of interest to us after 25 ocean cruises. Avalon was spectacular and we are already looking at another river cruise. With the docking arrangement on river cruises where you walk through other ships and went by several Viking ships we thought their ships very run down compared to the pristine new Avalon ship. The Avalon experience was top notch. Thank you for a very informative video. A video of the unexpected on river cruises like the fact that where they dock is not up to the cruise line but rather the port authority which results in sometimes being in an industrial area rather than the centre of town would be helpful.

[@stevem3797]

We took an Avalon cruise on the Rhone in 2021. Agree with you, Avalon was excellent. Kofo identified the Avalon advantages very well. The excursion choices are nice; I recall being in Vieux Lyon sampling wine and cheese with a local man and 5 or 6 fellow Avalon travelers, when a group of 30 or so Viking folks straggled by, peering at our group longingly. We too look forward to another river cruise.

[@jakeoleary3267]

Thanks Kofo - this is one of the best videos I've seen comparing the various river cruise companies! It would be helpful if you could do a price comparison on these companies as well for a standard 7nt cruise itinerary like the Rhine or Danube to help to highlight the difference in cost. One additional differentiation would be the number of passenger/cabins for each company. Viking tends to have the highest passenger count for similar size river ships which impacts both the size of the cabins and more crowded environment in the lounge and dining room.

[@koartravel]

Jack, thank you so much for watching and for the great feedback . I will add it to my list for a future video. Plus you are quite right about Viking having the highest passenger capacity.

[@joanwhitney2768]

I've watched tons of youtube videos on European river cruises and yours is the most informative and helpful. Thank you!!

[@bdimon]

Our only River Cruise was with Grand Circle Cruise Lines. It was amazing! The food was fantastic with spectacular presentation. There were four program directors for 4 groups so that we kept the same program director for the entire cruise. The highlight of the trip was when they bussed us to a small German Village, split us into small groups of nine or 10, and we had coffee and conversation with a regular German family. I felt that Grand Circle got us closer to the locals than any other tour I have been on.

[@koartravel]

That's great to hear Bruce. Nothing beats having a nice cultural experience. I'm actually talking about Grand Circle Cruise Lines today in my latest video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/roHSipZjmZtppqM Thank you for being here and for watching.

[@andrewchooljian5904]

Thank you for this great information! I was torn between Truck and Uniworld. We chose Uniworld for our 2024 Christmas Markets trip because they seem just a little fancier, and the ship we chose offers bath tubs in the larger cabins.

[@suzannecuerrier279]

Probably the most informative video so far on options for river cruising. Thank you.

[@raymondbiller2257]

As a river cruise veteran of 8 river cruises with 4 different cruise companies I would like to say that I enjoyed your video and you were right on with most of your comments. My first river cruise many years ago was with Gate 1 because they were and still are one of the less expensive choices. That cruise SOLD me on river cruises. My second cruise was with Viking and while the cruise itself was fine, the ship was the worst I have been on. To be fair, I should explain. I was booked on a brand new ship but it was not ready in time for my cruise so they gave me the option of sailing on another ship and they gave me some on board credits as well. The ship was not in very good shape and the walls of the cabins were paper thin. I have taken 2 Avalon cruises and liked them very much. You mentioned that the cabins with the beds that face the window seemed to be more spacious and you are correct. They are about 30 square feet larger than the other cabins. My favorite cruise line is Uniworld. I have taken 4 Uniworld cruises so far with a fifth coming up the first week of October if the water levels hold. Unlike Viking with all the ships being virtually identical, each Uniworld ship is unique. And they bend over backwards to kiss your a__, LOL. I'm a solo traveler and unfortunately most river cruise companies charge a single supplement which can be very expensive. I have been lucky in avoiding the single supplement and only paid it once on Uniworld's Christmas and New Year's cruise and it was worth it. Even though I caught a bad cold from another passenger, this was my all time favorite cruise. I will be interested in your review of Viking's Mississippi River cruise although Viking is one of the worst with regard to waving single supplements.

[@koartravel]

Hi Raymond, I appreciate the thumbs up from a river cruise veteran like yourself, and the detailed comment sharing your experience with the 4 river cruise lines you’ve travelled with. You made a great point about solo travelers & having to pay single supplement. I will be adding that topic to my list of future videos. I’ve also added your request for a review of Viking's Mississippi cruise to my Future Videos List. Are there any other topics you’d be interested in? Safe travels & happy sailing on your upcoming 9th river cruise next week. What river/itinerary are you sailing on?

[@bab3132]

Thanks for your comment. I'm a solo traveller and looking to do a Europe river cruise. You've given me a direction to head in. Thanks

[@raymondbiller2257]

@@bab3132 Your very welcome. If you have any questions, let me know.

[@terrigodmother]

The main influencer for me and my friend to choose Viking for our very first river cruise ever from Amsterdam to Antwerp was that they were offering free air fare!! Actually from my closest airport (Albany, NY)to Amsterdam and back from Brussels! This is huge as it is a savings of over $2400! That, and no children underfoot, made Viking a no-brainer

[@miaskigrandi4618]

Excellent, informative video! Appreciate you for the overview. I had not heard of some of these companies. Thank you so much! 👏👏🤗

[@DoWnAzZAzN]

Thanks Kofo! Wonderful and clear video! My husband and I are doing Viking this November! We’re in our late 30s and 40s. We chose it because free round trip airfare, no deposit fee, and $400 credit - basically $400 off. But we also chose it because we’re not very social and want more of a calm and educational vibe. We love history! We also love getting lost in random places and don’t care for excursions. I can’t wait to check out the Asia area of Strasbourg! 😅

[@yaowsers77]

Lol OMG you're so right about Viking! From emails to mailings to KZbin ads!

[@koartravel]

Yep 😀, its almost like their brainwashing us to think of them all the time whenever we think about river cruising 😀 Glad you found value in the video.

[@bab3132]

Great video. Thanks very much. I'm a single traveller and am looking at doing a European river cruise. You’ve given me some great names to check out.

[@tonniegitar]

Recently cruised with AMA and Avalon. Tips were not included, but everything else was pretty much included. There were 3 options for each excursion. AMA had an extra dining room were you could book once during your trip.

[@fishdelipehue2110]

Great video ❣️Team Avalon here, I love them! Love that they have a sliding door not a window and you are perfectly right about the food excellent choices every day❣️ I want to try Uniworld just once though☺️

[@lonelydude97]

AMAwaterways is the best of all. No Doubt!

[@begenes]

Very thorough and well presented video. You are so eloquent. Thank you

[@SSKnerrTN]

Great info. I did a great deal of research prior to booking our first river cruise but I learned a lot about other lines. Thank you for such a complete overview!

[@koartravel]

SS Knerr you're most welcome. I'm so glad you got good value out of this video.

[@joec4871]

Glad I found this channel because, I was always interested in a river cruise but I never see any blacks on them or reporting on them. So, thank you because this is on my bucket list.

[@nancycronin601]

Thank you . This was so helpful, and what a fantastic job you did. Have already booked a Viking Cruise for July and at age 72 this makes me think I made the right choice.

[@penelopepitstop762]

Nice video, I learned about some that I’ve never heard of before. I’ve been researching Viking, Avalon, and Amawaterways. Viking was the most affordable and their website was very user friendly. I like how you can play around and do the “price and build.” Maybe I missed it, but it seems like the other lines don’t let you do that and you have to talk to a sales person. Also, I like how Viking offers 2 day pre cruises and post cruise packages as well. It seemed like the other lines made you pick both pre and post, but not one or the other (if I understood correctly). With that said, Amawaterways ships looked much nicer to me, but the one I priced ended up being $5,000 more than Viking! My other worry, I’m so scared we’d be bored. We are in our early 50’s and have taken lots of ocean cruises, which of course are so lively. I’m also considering a Mediterranean cruise on Celebrity. There are too many choices!! 😊

[@catherinedryden5301]

Yes I would like comparisons of cruises!

[@miabeia3117]

Yes! We have only going on Viking Cruises… Love viking but I do wish they had better quality food and healthier options. Thanks so much!

[@koartravel]

You're most welcome Mia. Hope this video gave you some other options to consider for your next river cruise.

[@tony-ce7qp]

trying to learn how to go on a ship for the first time in my 60s so this did help i thank you!

[@DexterLee-z8f]

We’ve had great experiences with Amadeus/Lueftner too

[@socorrogenato6203]

I really like the food in Amadeus. I also like the idea of paying for a base cruise price and paying for the excursions separately. It saves time and money by doing only the tours you’re interested in. I think it applies mostly to cruiser who have been to the places previously.

[@mariareyes-ku6194]

There is an issue right now with Viking cruising in America. The American Cruise Line has taken them to court because they are not an American company nor they are registered in America. We will see if they are going to be kicked out of the American rivers. Thank so much for this video. I have learned more regarding other available options. My top four are still Viking, AmaWaterways, Avalon and Emerald.

[@travelswithatwist307]

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[@ritaharris2372]

We have travelled 5 times with Viking and the Bordeaux was the poorest. The Aquavit deck was closed and locked off because of crew shortage. They kept spraying and washing the corridors down to prevent illness, but it was so strong that people that had chemical allergies got ill by the end of the trip. I was not happy about spending $12,000 for eight days and not getting what we paid for. A wine tour cruise made you pay for some of the wine tasting in some ports. We just won’t use them again.

[@crb4001]

You have truly blessed me and I will truly share with my group. You were very detailed. ❤

[@kristineosborn4151]

Thank you Kofo. My husband and I are considering a river cruise in 2024. We are in our mid 50s and are very active. I don’t sit still well😂. Avalon or Emerald seem like good options. We’re looking for a cruise where we could go on a bike tour in the morning comeback for lunch and go back out for a walking tour or some other activity.

[@avlivinggolden]

I just discovered your channel and I love it. I booked my first Viking trip and I am EXCITED 😊 🤗!!!

[@koartravel]

Welcome aboard A Castro! 🤗 Welcome to our community here on KZbin. Congratulations on booking your first Viking trip! That's very exciting.😀 I'm actually working on my next videos on Viking. Is there any topic you'd be interested in that I should add to the future video list?

[@avlivinggolden]

Hi Kofo! Thank you for asking. I would love to see a how to pack video? Is there diversity on Viking Cruises? How are the rooms? Do you have to participate on extensions 🤔 or can you stay in your room for one day? How important is foreign language? Do I need to study Germany and Swedish? I know this is mucho preguntas but I had to ask. Thank you in advance 🙂. Also, I am single is everyone coupled or grouped up?

[@koartravel]

@A Castro I'm glad you asked. I always love to have a dialogue, so if you ever have a list of questions after these ones, you can always email at [e-mail] To your questions: Is there diversity on Viking Cruises? You’d find a lot of Americans onboard because Viking caters heavily for the American market. However, you'd also find Canadians, Australians and travelers from other English speaking countries. How are the rooms? They are well appointed. I do photos but it may be best to showcase them all in a future video Do you have to participate on extensions or can you stay in your room for one day? Participation in excursions is not mandatory. You can stay in your room all day if you so choose. How important is foreign language? The entire ship is English speaking and your excursions will be conducted in English. Do I need to study Germany and Swedish? Nope. Also, I am single. Is everyone coupled or grouped up? Excursions are conducted in small groups. However, you can hang out with whomever you want to, whether that’s with the new friends you make or by yourself for some alone time. Hope this helps. Let me know. 😊

[@irisheyes0620]

I would love to see a comparison of the cruise lines. We cruised on Avalon in 2019 (Rhine River, Amsterdam to Basel) and loved it. Now, after watching your video I’ve requested a brochure from Scenic.😊

[@kimvroom310]

THANK YOU SO MUCH ❤😍❤ I love this!!! God bless you for sharing 🙏🤍✨️😊

[@deidresmith9698]

Love your calm voice and full details

[@koartravel]

Thank you Deidre, Glad you enjoyed the video.

[@carolynsovet6153]

Thank you so much for your wonderful presentation. I will look for more of your splendid work on KZbin

[@carolyngarcia2599]

Great job!

[@carolynhughes9269]

We love river cruising and this was really helpful! Thanks!

[@genamorales4588]

Yes having a hard time between Amawater or Avalon

[@rogerbaker5090]

Which did you decide on? How was it if you have taken the cruise?

[@billmoyes9229]

Great video, never heard of some of the cruise lines. You have opened my eyes, to many lines to choose from.

[@stephwulff1352]

Yes, please do a comparison. Thank you for the informative video.

[@blairoconnell7410]

Kofo, Thank you for your video. I am new to your channel and I look forward to watching your other videos.

[@loissyrek2260]

Yes, comparison between ships.

[@tastebudtechnicians2339]

Wonderful video! I’ve been looking for exactly this, thank you 🙏

[@12070501]

Thank you for sharing.

[@sandiegobill5520]

Yes, comparisons.

[@davidgilhousen8191]

Phenomenal video comparing specialties and target audiences that needs one more topic. Having just come back from an Avalon cruise, your observations are spot on. However, you need to mention something about greatly discounted air fares and the flexibility these lines would give you to arrive a few days earlier or leave late to "do your own thing". With post-COVID air running perhaps $2K to hop the pond, versus discounted fares of $600 or less, this is a huge issue.

[@juniperdog5523]

Thanks. This was really interesting!

[@koartravel]

You're most welcome Juniper Dog. If there's any other topic you'd be interested in, please let me know. I'm all ears.

[@kathrynryches6660]

Thanks, this is a very helpful video.

[@stevem3797]

excellent video, thank you!!

[@samanthahicks901]

Yes a comparison would be great 😊

[@travelgeniekensmith1724]

Kofo I just wanted you to know that I enjoy your channel and I was thrilled to see you on a webinar Wednesday. I was asked who will be the first African American Godmother of an Amawaterways ship and you were the first and only person that came to mind. My tip to you is practice breaking a champagne bottle against a ship. Travel Genie Ken

[@andreas4268]

Thank you for your review! I am hoping to book Uniworld for the Rhine Christmas markets! Cheers 🥂

[@koartravel]

You are most welcome Andrea S. Have you booked your Uniworld Rhine Christmas markets cruise yet? If you've not, I'd love to help you secure your cabin on that itinerary. You can reach me at [e-mail] to take me up on that. 🙂

[@htschultz]

Very nice video Kofo--thank you. I'd love to hear how you might differentiate these cruise lines by quality, ie, might you classify the upper-end lines as Tauck, Uniworld, Scenic; mid-tier: Ama, Emerald, Avalon, Viking, etc. We did our very first river cruise (Rhine with Viking) last year and had a great time. We thought it was an incredible value, but we're interested in maybe stepping it up a notch, without going overboard on pricing (for example, I'd hate to overpay for a truly all-inclusive, as we don't drink a lot of alcohol). Any thoughts which lines we might research next for the Danube? Thanks!

[@KelleyCus]

I am going on a Viking cruise in . When I saw your youtube I thought, what did I miss? In talking to reps they don't compare themselves. I have chosen well! I need the bus! I love the history. I love my grand kids but not on a river cruise! Thank you for this really helpful information! I leave in 54 days and broke my leg 10 weeks ago. At 68 it isn't healing as fast as I would like. I am doing the Christmas Markets so the usual sightseeing will be limited to what I can do.

[@koartravel]

Kelley, 54 days! 🎉 I'm excited for you and wish you a safe and enjoyable journey on your Christmas Market Viking Cruise. It looks like you've found the right fit for you. 🤗 here is me also wishing you a speedy recovery from the broken leg. I understand where you're coming from - I see the same sentiment in my Dad (same age) whenever he gets injured or bruised. Stay well and thank you for watching.

[@NormLake-u8c]

a comparison would be helpful, yes

[@pipinhouser]

I am interested in some of the lesser known cruise lines like TUI and Viva. It seems they offer similar experience at a much lower cost.

[@koartravel]

It's your lucky day Nora. I just posted a video about this topic. You're one of the viewers that inspired this topic and one of the river cruise lines you indicated made the list. kzbin.info/www/bejne/roHSipZjmZtppqM Let me know your thoughts 🙂

[@joanaknezevic5715]

Thanks a lot! Great video! Do you know anything about Sea chefs river cruise?

[@kathyhiggins2847]

Yes, more comparisons please. Do you know anything about TUI? I’ve seen several videos on them, bit not a lot of details. Can Americans book with them (British Co I believe). Your videos are very informative, Thank You. I look forward to seeing more from you.

[@barbaradobbs5249]

Thanks for the great info and comparisons! I’m sending you a DM!

[@bluehannah8696]

Yes

[@koartravel]

Thank you BlueHannah

[@jefffleming9026]

yes

[@yvonneboglescott1901]

Yes to comparison

[@karenmonson8836]

Wonderful presentation!

[@yvescrepeau5955]

Hi Kofo, as I wrote beforehand on your other video, I am leaving September 18 for my Bordeaux cruise with Uniworld. I love them they are so over the top. Im also booked on the Danube from Vienna to Prague in October. Next year with Tauck for a land journey in Israel and Jordan. Yes, I love to travel . Many thanks for posting these videos. Any news on the water levesl for the Garonne and Danube rivers? I know the RHein is in dire straits this summer

[@koartravel]

Hi Yves, I love your spirit of travel 🙂. To answer your question, there are reports of travellers having successful sailings on the Danube from Passau to Budapest as of the last week of August. So it looks like the rain has helped & things are improving there. I'd have to look up the Garonne for you to find any recent updates.

[@yvescrepeau5955]

Hi Kofo, hopefully my upcoming Bordeaux cruise will be the same. I only started traveling in 2019 then wanted to do more but we all know what happened afterwards. As you know Uniworld is part of the Travel Corporation if you wish to try a land journey Insightvacatinons is a sister company of theirs. My Israel Jordan journey will be done with Tauck. How about you tag long with me on that one :)

[@yaowsers77]

This has been a great video!

[@koartravel]

Thank you @yaowsers77 for watching and subscribing to the channel. So glad you are here. _Is there any question or river cruise topic you'd like me to cover with a video?_

[@debbied9997]

I love that Viking has NO KIDS! I love Viking cruises, it's perfect for active adults who want to really know about the world.

[@mrs.brianbrown8425]

Yes, please compare.

[@maurinet2291]

Love these insights! I don't know much about river cruise lines, so thank you so much for taking us through them. I'd also like to know more about how these compare price wise. Ocean cruises have a few standard cost brackets that the ships in each compete against, (resort lines, premium, luxury, & ultra luxury generally though the terms vary). I don't know if River cruises are the same--and I think the itineraries may vary more too. But it would be helpful if some of the lines are grouped by relative cost to compare apples to apples in the same category.

[@koartravel]

Hi Maurine, You are most welcome! I have added your request for a price comparison/grouping the cruise lines into price categories to my list of future videos... Love the feedback.

[@KarenRothermund-Aker]

Yes ... pls compare river cruise l8nes

[@rogerbaker5090]

Question: If I book a river cruise (Avalon Seine for example) do I select/book excursions before the cruise begins, or do I do that after it starts and I can get feedback from cruise director. Thank you!

[@dougtagg9162]

From your experience, do any of the river cruise lines cater to the disabled? I use a mobility scooter Thank you for your input.

[@broccanmacronain457]

YES

[@thomasdlugosz786]

Yes!

[@joshuajason9744]

Hi Kofo, This was a great video. In my family, I’m the only one who wants to take a river cruise. So, do you have a river cruise line that’s best for solo travelers? At this point, I’m very interested in Christmas markets, and down the line potentially the Mississippi as I’m based in the U.S. Thanks so much! Joshua

[@joshuajason9744]

@@koartravel_ I’ll reach out directly Kofo! Thanks a million. Happy Sunday to you. Joshua

[@TheRealFeechLaManna]

Question: We like to drink premium, preferably local, beers and smoke a good cigar. Which line(s) has the better beer options and which lines are the best for smokers?

[@koartravel_]

Hi @DenmarkCallingEarth, In regards to smoking a cigar. Almost all river cruise lines only allow smoking in the designated area on the sun deck (usually at the back of the ship). No smoking anywhere else on the ship some. Riverside Cruises has a cigar lounge (Connoisseur Lounge), and pretty much everything alcohol/liquor available to drink onboard their ship is premium. Let me know if you have any further questions.

[@_alfa_beta_gama_5798]

Thanks Kofo!!

[@koartravel]

You are welcome!

[@clement2780]

viva marella scenic tauck avalon ama emerald ARosa ultra budget, croisi offers garonne po elbe guadalquivir ganges chobe amazon magdalena mekong ; uniworld , ponant, viking elbe ;

[@johnhoward6132]

Yes please!

[@jasonjacklet1310]

We are looking for a 4star river cruise that will accommodate 3 in a cabin.

[@thomaswallace479]

As a non-drinker, I would be most disinclined to pay for alcohol I will not consume.

[@sharicerney5439]

What would you recommend for a single 60 year old woman most interested in the shore excursions and ambiance over socializing?

[@koartravel]

Hi Shari, Thank you for watching & asking this important question. On my last river, I went solo. I'd recommend Scenic & Emerald as they have solo cabins. Albeit few, so you'd have to book them in advance. I'd also recommend Avalon Waterways & AmaWaterways because they have reduced single supplement and in some cases, waive single supplement whenever they are running promotional offers. I should also mention Shari that as a single solo traveler, you're never under any obligation to socialize on a river cruise if you don't want to. The atmosphere is generally warm that many travellers end up socializing by the end of the cruise. If you have any more questions, you can send me a message at [e-mail]

[@waitwhat3588]

Great information. We have been on Uniworld’s ships and I’m going to check out some of these suggestions.

[@koartravel]

You're most welcome. Let me know if you have further questions.

[@maryhurst4663]

I’m wondering about the companies/ships which offer a reasonable price for solo travelers. I’m a young and very active 72 year old, doubt if Viking is the right one for me.

[@bernierooney6539]

Hi, just looking for the link for spreadsheet on comparison but I can’t find it? Thanks

[@koartravel]

Hi Bernie, Here is the link - bit.ly/RiverCruiseDestinationChart Thank you for watching and for bringing it to my attention that the link was not there.

[@deidresmith9698]

YES!!!

[@tony-ce7qp]

Hi,what about American Cruise line for my 1st Cruise that would help me so much!

[@Beachbabyboo]

Great video

[@koartravel]

Thank you - glad you enjoyed it.

[@kylasbibi]

Yes!!!

[@JoannePriel]

Thank you this was very interesting we are planning for 2025 😀

[@penelopepitstop762]

Me too! I thought I was the only one planning that far in advance. But in my defense, we are going to Alaska in September and then have another cruise in 2024. We’ve never taken a river cruise before.

[@billmoyes9229]

Can you do a video on solo river cruises..

[@Jerry-qt6lt]

You indicated that Viking is the only cruise line that does the United States. I believe that American Queen and at least one other have cruises in on American rivers.

[@koartravel_]

Hi Jerry, Within the list of river cruise lines suggested in this video, Viking is the only one that does the U.S. rivers. You are however correct in that there are a few other cruise lines that sail the U.S. rivers including American Queen Voyages and American Cruise Lines. I hope that helps clarify what I meant in the video. Thank you for watching.

[@sarahduguay8490]

My hubby and I are in our mid 40s and are looking for a cruise line where we won't stick out as the youngest people on it. :) Does anyone have any suggestions?

[@andreasseidler5340]

Yes compare please

[@juliehulver461]

Do you know the difference between AmaWaterways and Adventures by Disney on an AMA ship in terms of excursions, food, and dress “code?” Thanks for the great video!

[@koartravel]

Hi Julie (@juliehulver461), The food would be the same - service provided by AMA crew & staff Excursions - They are different here as AmaWaterways & Adventures by Disney cater to different types of travelers. A few experiences might be the same, for example the canal cruise is Amsterdam is a standard excursion for almost all cruise lines, but overall, the excursions experiences are curated separately by each company Dress code: Smart casual on AmaWaterways. Casual on Adventures by Disney. Keep in mind AbD also caters to young kids, so casual is the way onboard. Hope that helps and thank you for watching.

[@williamgrable2418]

Which is the best river cruise for a wheelchair passenger?

[@carolgovers406]

What about Grenada Circle? I’ve been on a few trips and really loved the ship, crew and price.

[@koartravel]

Hi Carol, It's great to have you here. I speak about Grand Circle in this video - kzbin.info/www/bejne/roHSipZjmZtppqM Did you travel with them solo or with a travel companion?

[@carolgovers406]

I love Grand Circle. Have you traveled with them

[@koartravel]

Hi @carolgovers406 I have not travelled with Grand Circle yet. I do speak about them in my video about value river cruise lines - kzbin.info/www/bejne/roHSipZjmZtppqM I'd love to hear about your experience traveling with them, if you don't mind sharing.