Travel and Tourism. 5 Types of Cruises and examples of itinairies

Fahmi Ally

5 Types Of Cruises

River Cruise - A River cruise is a voyage along inland waterways, often stopping at multiple ports along the way. Since cities and towns often grew up around rivers, river cruise ships frequently dock in the center of cities and towns. River cruises can last up to a couple of days depending on which river you’re cruising on. River cruises are ideal for travelers who want a more relaxing cruise which stays near land the whole time whilst offering amazing countryside views simultaneously throughout the experience. Also people who want a taste of different cultures would enjoy this type of cruise as the onshore activities include guided tours and historic and cultural sites, visiting local attractions, museums and galleries and other points of interest, all of which they would find pretty interesting. These cruises are generally better suited to an older generation of travelers.

An example of this type of cruise would be the roof of the world which is one of the many cruises on offer on the Yangtze river. This cruise is with Viking River cruises which is currently rated the best British travel awards. This cruise lasts 16 days & lets you explore Chinas main highlights. Here is an itinerary for the 16 day cruise on the Yangtze River.

DAY 1Beijing
DAY 2Beijing
DAY 3Beijing
DAY 4Beijing & Xian
DAY 5Xian
DAY 6Xian & Lhasa
DAY 7 - DAY 8 Lhasa
DAY 9Lhasa & Chongqing
DAY 10Shibaozhai
DAY 11 - DAY 12 Three Gorges & Lesser Three Gorges
DAY 13Jingzhou
DAY 14Wuhan & Shanghai
DAY 15 – DAY 16 - Shanghai

Fly Cruise - A fly-cruise cuts to the chase by flying you straight to the area you will be cruising without wasting time on the 'boring' bit of the journey. But the 'boring' bits at sea for some are the most enjoyable part for others. Fly cruise does obviously involve a flight though - something many cruisers like to avoid and you will be limited to the baggage you can take if you go by plane. The duration can be around a week or two.

World Cruises – World cruises can last up to 8 months. Round the world cruises then ...