My family and I have taken four ocean cruises. All have been on first rate huge cruise lines such as Princess and Disney. We enjoy them for the way we feel pampered and the quality of the staterooms and services.

So it was with some trepidation that we decided to try a river cruise. Would we have the same comfort? Would the boats be too small? Would the rooms be too small and hence uncomfortable?

Conclusion: Despite some drawbacks, we enjoyed the river cruise more than ocean cruises. Read more