Explore the world of small ship cruising, focusing on three main types: river cruises, yacht cruises, and barge cruises.
We discuss the unique features, experiences, and benefits of each type, including easy embarkation, cultural immersion, luxury service, and personalized experiences.
We'll help you understand the differences between these three small ship cruise types and guide you in choosing the right experience for your travel preferences.
During this episode, we mention our experiences on the Douro River, cruising on the Danube River (including sailing through the Wachau Valley), and seeing castles on the Rhine River in Germany.
Dan's love of the Tarascon Turtle is mentioned, which we saw on a cruise through Provence. (Mythical turtle photo is included in the link!)
We touch on their yacht cruise experiences aboard Emerald Azzurra and Windstar Star Pride.
And finally, we discuss our incredible experience on a barge cruise in France, including the Wi-Fi travel hotspot we always vacation with, so staying connected on the ship is not a problem.
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