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What to expect on your first RIVER VOYAGE 2 | First Time River Cruise Guide Imagine waking up in a new destination every day, feeling rested, refreshed and ready to explore. This is the beauty of a river voyage: like a floating hotel, your river ship allows you to visit multiple countries with ease as you set sail down the waterways of the world. We have created this guide for those who have yet to experience the wonders of river cruising, to highlight just what it is like to take a river journey, answer any questions you may have and help you choose the right river voyage for you. At Viking, we offer an intimate small ship experience, with each Viking Longship designed for its journey, providing comfort and relaxation as you meander along the world's rivers, stopping to explore each fascinating destination you arrive in. Custom-built to navigate the world's rivers and dock right in the heart of historic cities and enchanting towns, our ships offer direct access that allows you more time to discover the true nature of everywhere you visit. Our itineraries have been expertly curated to provide meaningful moments for our curious, well-travelled guests. Offering greater cultural insight and personal enrichment, we give you opportunities every day of your voyage to engage with your destination through its food, landscapes, culture and history. There's no need to navigate foreign roads, train stations or airports, no checking in and out of hotels each day or trying to find each destination's highlights and hidden treasures, simply unpack once, and we'll take care of the rest. In the following pages you will find information about river cruising with Viking, including our identical fleet of Viking Longships, our all-outside staterooms and suites, destination- focused dining and what life is like on the rivers. And to help you plan out your next journey, we have created a seasonal guide to European river voyages, as well as a list of itineraries that align with a variety of interests including art, history or cuisine. If you have any further questions upon reading this guide, please contact one of our Viking experts, who will be happy to answer your queries. An introduction to river cruising with Viking