The River Cruise was wonderful. The service was excellent. The food was great. The excursions were fun and informative. The crew was friendly and helpful. I found this cruise so much better than crowded ocean cruises. There was always plenty of seats and tables for breakfast, lunch and dinner. I did not miss the casinos, rock climbing walls, swimming pools and big stage shows of ocean cruises. The excursions were informative and we had silent boxes with ear buds so we could always hear our guides. The guides spoke fluent English and were well informed on their topics. The guides also were helpful about other places to see and places to eat that were not part of the tour. The passengers on the ship got to know each other as we took tours in small groups. We actually met a other couple from the town we live in and made new friends due to the cruise.