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River cruises are a fantastic way to explore and discover amazing new cities and create lasting memories.<\/p>\n

Europe is home to some incredible rivers flowing through unforgettable destinations, including the Seine, Rhine, Danube and Douro.<\/p>\n

Melody Moser is a travel writer and blogger with over 30 years experience of working in the travel industry.<\/p>\n

The river cruise expert has shared her top tips for travellers getting ready to embark on their first river cruise.<\/p>\n

Choose your cruise carefully:\u00a0<\/h3>\n

\u201cAsk yourself what type of excursions you want. Do you want to experience local life, such as visiting a farm and tasting cheese and wine, or having a meal in a local family’s home? Or do you want a culinary-themed cruise or an active experience with cycling excursions?\u201d Melody said.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThink about the destination, too. Would you rather cruise the rivers of Europe, Egypt, the United States, or Asia? If choosing Europe, would you prefer to see castles on the Rhine, or Portugal’s Douro wine country?\u201d<\/p>\n

Pack appropriately:<\/h3>\n

First-timers may not know what to expect when embarking on a river cruise holiday, so it\u2019s important to pack appropriately.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen packing for a cruise, bring comfortable walking shoes and one dressier, but comfortable pair of shoes. Dress is casual, but you might want something dressier for special occasions, such as a Captain’s Dinner, or a nighttime concert,\u201d advised Melody.<\/p>\n

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