The price you pay covers just about everything including port charges, meals, lectures, activities and shore excursions, as well as hotel accommodations on most river cruise itineraries. (riversandoceancruises.com)
While droughts may see our rivers looking in bad shape in natural circumstances, most rivers recover. (environment.gov.au)
And while newer cruise lines are offering more onboard activities, most river cruise lines encourage passengers to join daily guided land excursions, which usually last all afternoon. (generalitravelinsurance.com)