A particular river has certain size locks and bridges that drive the dimensions of a river cruise ship. However, on occasion a change in water levels can cause those dimensions to go from tight to impassable. When Read more
You will find when river cruising along most rivers that Riverships need to share the limited docking spaces. When they do, they will “raft” (also known as “stack”). This simply means that the ship closest to land Read more
Barge cruising is much better than it may sound at first! Originally they were actual barges, but then retrofitted to be lovely little country inns. Barges are essentially extra small Riverships that are designed to cruise the same rivers Read more
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