Are you ready for the adventure of a lifetime? How about an exciting surprise? Well, with these remarkable river cruises, you’re going to be getting both! We can’t tell you too much right now, as we don’t want to spoil the surprise, but these secret river cruises are your ticket to the unknown in the best possible way. Sailing along some of the world’s most stunning waterways aboard stylish river cruise ships with comfortable accommodation, attentive service, and incredible cuisine, the itineraries included in these mystery sailings will give you the chance to visit destinations around the world you simply won’t find on traditional ocean cruises. Ideal for travellers with a long travel bucket list and difficulty deciding on where to go next, you’ll have the opportunity to book onto a mystery cruise aboard a four-star, a five-star, or a six-star ship; this means there’s something for every budget, too. Sound like an exciting idea? Well, what are you waiting for? Book yourself a cabin and prepare for an unforgettable experience!



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Dining

No matter where in the world you’re travelling, you can expect sensational food from your secret river cruise. With river cruise ships boasting elegant restaurants and attentive service, each meal will be a delight. Throughout, you’ll come across a variety of dishes, oftentimes inspired by regional cuisines and taking advantage of locally-sourced ingredients, alongside familiar favourites you can’t help but love. We can’t be any more specific than that at the moment, but you’ll be well taken care of when it comes to eating aboard your river cruise ship.

Entertainment

Smaller ships that often only have one lounge space onboard, the entertainment you come across on a river cruise ship is always intimate, but relaxed and low-key. On select days during your itinerary, you’ll have the chance to enjoy authentic cultural entertainment from local musicians and performers; beyond that, you’ll find yourself enjoying evening quizzes, informative talks, and more.

On top of all this, when you’re sailing somewhere particularly scenic, you’ll also find river cruise directors often highlight the sights worth seeing, guiding you through some of the most breathtaking vistas available on your itinerary with interesting facts and tidbits of information about what you can see from the sun deck.

Due to the nature of these secret river cruise itineraries, we can’t give you any specifics, but you’ll find the entertainment available onboard amusing and relaxing, making it ideal for the laid-back atmosphere often found onboard river cruise ships.

Family

Children of all ages are welcome aboard river cruise ships, and very few itineraries impose any sort of age limitations. However, when booking a secret river cruise, it’s important to keep in mind that you’re unlikely to find any amenities or activities aimed at children onboard. The entertainment will be family-friendly, but river cruise ships rarely feature anything like the child-focused activities and entertainment you’ll find on larger ocean-bound cruise ships. We can’t give you many more details than that, but it’s worth keeping this in mind if you’re planning on booking yourself onto a secret river cruise itinerary with children.

Destinations

From Central Europe and the Iberian Peninsula to Southeast Asia and North Africa, river cruises whisk you away on adventures to some of the most scenic regions in the world, with a wealth of cultural experiences awaiting you.

When it comes to your secret river cruise itinerary, there’s no telling which river you’ll have the opportunity to sail along and where in the world you’ll be exploring; that’s all part of the mystery! Of all the river cruise destinations out there, though, the most popular are the Rhine, the Danube River, the Douro, and the Mekong River. However, river cruises also sail along the Nile, the Moselle River, the Chobe River, and many more. So, when booking, you’ll have to wait and see where you’ll be river cruising until closer to your departure date!

As for shore excursions, these can vary from guided walking tours to exclusive classical concerts – and everything in between. The shore excursions available on a river cruise differ from one river cruise line to another, and can vary dramatically based on the destination you visit. So, while we can’t give you any specifics there, you’ll always find something interesting to do when you arrive in a new destination.

Things to do

On river cruises, the destinations on your itinerary are the focus, and the smaller scale of these ships means you’re not going to find an abundance of recreational amenities available onboard. Although that doesn’t mean you’ll find yourself with nothing to do.

If you’re looking for somewhere to soak up the sunshine and admire the surrounding scenery, which is almost always jaw-dropping on a river cruise, you’ll find plenty of sun loungers on your river cruise ship’s sun deck. You’ll also find more comfortable seating in the lounge space onboard, if you’re looking for refreshments or respite from the aforementioned sunshine on a particularly warm day.

Beyond this, most river cruise ships have a small library area in the lounge, a few deck games to take advantage of when you’re sailing, and a fitness centre with some gym equipment. You may also encounter a spa treatment room with a small selection of massages to enjoy. However, due to the nature of these being secret river cruises, there’s no guarantee as to how extensive the wellness facilities on your river cruise ship will be.