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It's common for families looking to spend their summer breaks as best as they could to have trouble finding options that aren't just for recreation, but offer great learning experiences for kids as well. For Jewish families in search of a fun yet fulfilling Jewish vacation, a river cruise is a great idea.
Not as Crowded
While some may view a river cruise as less engaging due to the smaller boat size and range of on-board activities, it actually offers families a better opportunity to bond as opposed to family members jumping off to different cruise activities. Thanks to the more intimate setting provided by a riverboat, family members are less likely to get distracted by the usual cruise features and actually enjoy time with each other.
Learning Opportunity
Some of the best options for river cruises aid passengers with on-board guides and lecturers that help improve the touring experience by providing relevant information on the tour sites.
Kosher tours like Kosherica and Kosher River Cruises, for example, include in their European tours several spots significant to Jewish heritage. To further enrich the experience, historians and even people who experienced the significant events themselves are present to provide more in-depth discussion.
Relaxed Luxury
Despite a more simple setting compared to the typical cruise ship, rest assured that your river cruise experience won't fall short on luxury. Whether it's with the boat's amenities or the crew's service, there definitely won't be a shortage on quality.
Moreover, there will be a more relaxed atmosphere on cruise boats. With a smaller crowd and less distractions around, guests get to take in different sceneries and attractions as relaxed as possible.
Specifically Tailored
Undoubtedly, the best thing about a river cruise is how much more detail is put into catering to the passengers' needs. Back to the kosher cruises example - Jewish passengers won't have to worry about their relaxing vacation interfering with their kosher lifestyle.
From the sumptuous food to the on-board entertainment, passengers get to have fun without having to actively try and keep their kosher needs in mind since it's all taken care of.
River cruises are truly something that families should look into more, especially if they want their children to get back from vacation with not just fun family memories, but interesting cultural insights as well.