Booking a river cruise can be daunting, especially if you're a first-timer, but even seasoned travelers can make mistakes during the process.
There are many river cruise lines to choose from, with more companies entering the market each year, and a dizzying selection of itineraries in European waterways and other destinations around the globe, including the U.S.
There are also different types of river ships, including small luxury barge vessels in Europe with as few as six guests, intimate river ships on the Mekong in Vietnam and Cambodia with just 36 passengers and Viking's Mississippi River ship, which accommodates up to 386 guests.
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