When you think of cruises, you might be one of the many who envisions crowded decks, tourist port excursions and cookie-cutter buffet dinners. Indeed, not a travel style suitable for culture junkies, adventure enthusiasts or foodies like us. But nobody’s perfect, and in this case, we’ve all been wrong this whole time. River cruising is cool, it is authentic, and it’s not only for the grandparents (though we aren’t saying you can’t bring your grandpa along for the adventure).<\/p>\n
Do your homework, and you’ll discover that you can seamlessly travel to lots of cities on cruises curated with the young-at-heart (and just plain young) in mind. U by Uniworld<\/a>, in particular, offers a really unique take on the genre with its dynamic European river cruises designed specifically with 20 somethings in mind. Their ships provide fantastic amenities and activities on board like insta-worthy private rooms and silent discos and pair them with unique local experiences like street-art tours through Paris’ buzzy Belleville district or rock climbing in Germany. So without further delay here are 11 things that will make you re-think what it means to be on a river cruise.<\/p>\n These sleek black river cruise ships are about so much more than getting from point A to B. The swanky vessels are floating boutique hotels and resorts where you can live your best luxe life. Take your best shots onboard the top deck patio, or while you hop from one city to the next! The indoor bar has a special hydraulic roof that will collapse as the boat goes under bridges and all rooms come with a view so you can fall asleep to twinkling city lights every night, it’s a\u00a0hard life!<\/p>\n1. You can live in a floating boutique hotel<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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