| 词条 | River cruise |
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A river cruise is a voyage along inland waterways, often stopping at multiple ports along the way. Since cities and towns often grew up around rivers, river cruise ships frequently dock in the center of cities and towns. DescriptionsRiver day cruisesRiver day cruises are day excursions ranging from 30 minutes to a full day. They can be from boats carrying as little as 10 people[1] to the thousands.[2] Such a cruise is typically based in a city with a river flowing through the centre (e.g., Amsterdam, Bangkok, London, Paris) or an area of natural beauty, such as on the Hudson River, Rhine,[3] or Thames.[4] Some popular locations include:
River cruisesRiver cruise ships with accommodation facilities offer longer cruises. According to Douglas Ward, "A river cruise represents life in the slow lane, sailing along at a gentle pace, soaking up the scenery, with plentiful opportunities to explore riverside towns and cities en route. It is a supremely calming experience, an antidote to the pressures of life in a fast-paced world, in surroundings that are comfortable without being fussy or pretentious, with good food and enjoyable company."[5] Differences between river and ocean cruises:
River cruising is a major tourist industry in many parts of the world.[6]
References1. ^{{Cite web|url=https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/cliveden/features/boating-at-cliveden|title=Boating at Cliveden|website=National Trust|access-date=2016-06-24}} 2. ^{{Cite web|url=http://www.bangkok.com/river-cruise-tours/|title=Bangkok River Cruise Tours |website=Bangkok Tours & Day Trips|access-date=2016-06-24}} 3. ^{{Cite web|url=http://www.viator.com/Rhine-River-tours/Day-Cruises/d767-g3-c7|title=The Top 18 Rhine River Day Cruises Tours |website=Viator|access-date=2016-06-24}} 4. ^{{Cite web|url=http://www.visitthames.co.uk/things-to-do/boating/boat-trips|title=Boat trips on the River Thames - River Thames|website=VisitThames.co.uk|access-date=2016-06-24}} 5. ^{{Cite book|title=Insight Guide to Great River Cruises|last=Ward|first=Douglas|publisher=Insight Guides|year=2007|isbn=978-981-258-397-0|location=|page=15}} 6. ^{{Cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/cruises/river-cruises/The-ultimate-guide-to-river-cruises/|title=The ultimate guide to river cruises|access-date=2016-06-24|work=Telegraph|location=UK}} External links
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