Bhg
  • Shop
  • News
  • Food
  • DIY
  • Garden
  • Renovating
  • Decorating
  • Health
  • TV
  • Hard to Find
Bhg
  • Shop
  • News
  • Food
  • DIY
  • Garden
  • Renovating
  • Decorating
  • Health
  • TV
  • Hard to Find
Subscribe
In Partnership With Viking Cruises
  1. Home
  2. Travel

Ocean or river cruises: Which is right for you?

Discover the difference. - by Chris Leitch
  • 02 Oct 2018
Ocean or river cruises: Which is right for you?

With so many ways to travel the world, it can sometimes be quite daunting as to the best option in order to take in the full experience of your destination.

Something that is fast gaining popularity is a river cruise; while ocean cruises are still the top holiday choice, both offer a couple of differences to each other – not to mention the different locations in which each offer up.

Modern-day explorers are in the same mould as the Vikings who conquered both land and sea – seeking lands they have yet to discover for themselves.

ENTERTAINMENT

River cruises tend to take in lots of the culture of the destinations that you’re visiting including craft demonstrations, dancing and information from local guides and experts.

Ocean cruises, on the other hand, offer more elaborate entertainment from musicals to plays and movies.

PRICE & INCLUSIONS

It’s important to pick a cruise that has no hidden costs. Whether it’s beer and wine with lunch and dinner, room service, Wi-Fi, a spa and gym. Keep an eye out for some operators who offer a complimentary shore excursion in every port, such as Viking Cruises.

Every stateroom on Viking Cruises has its own private balcony, a kingsize bed and a 42-inch flat screen TV with movies on demand. There's a mini-bar stocked with snacks and twice-daily housekeeping.

Viking

DINING

Most river cruises have a couple of restaurants and places to eat while on-board. Meals are usually served at set times and tend to be very casual affairs, allowing you to meet new people.

Meanwhile, ocean cruises usually offer more choice when it comes to dining with more options on cuisine and places to eat.

DESTINATIONS

Ocean cruise options are endless - Asia, the Caribbean, the Pacific, North and South America, Scandinavia.

A journey Into the Midnight Sun takes explorers through the historic Orkney and Shetland Islands, up through Norway's breathtaking fjords to almost the end of the earth - Honningsvåg, one of the northernmost inhabited spaces on Earth.

The west coast of Africa is opening up, thanks to Viking's new Along Africa's Western Shores voyage.

You can also journey the breadth of the earth from Miami to London, taking in the east and west coast of South America, New Zealand and southern Africa.

Or go in another direction – travel up and see south-east Asia from a different perspective, then across to Alaska and Vancouver.

Then there is the Ultimate World Cruise, which is another voyage from Viking Cruises. Imagine 245 straight days on holiday, visiting a whopping 59 different nations in one epic trip of a lifetime.

Treat yourself to a subscription-Save up to 25%

Plus, your chance to win

Subscribe Now
Treat yourself to a subscription

Treat yourself to a subscription-Save up to 25%

Plus, your chance to win

Subscribe Now
Treat yourself to a subscription

Recommended to you

YOU’LL NEED A WEDGE TO HANG THAT DOOR
Watch 6:32

YOU’LL NEED A WEDGE TO HANG THAT DOOR

{headline}

{headline}

Exploring Switzerland’s diverse beauty

Exploring Switzerland’s diverse beauty

15 essential items for an awesome cruise experience

15 essential items for an awesome cruise experience

A Game of Thrones-themed Cruise is here

A Game of Thrones-themed Cruise is here

Lonely Planet launches guides to cruising

Lonely Planet launches guides to cruising

{headline}

{headline}

What to expect on a European river cruise

What to expect on a European river cruise

Karen and Melissa rediscover Melbourne

Karen and Melissa rediscover Melbourne

10 things you'll love about a river cruise

10 things you'll love about a river cruise

{headline}

{headline}

Is this Australia’s most haunted house?

Is this Australia’s most haunted house?

The best tiny house accommodation around Australia

The best tiny house accommodation around Australia

10 of Australia's most unique Airbnbs

10 of Australia's most unique Airbnbs

Road trip: Joh and Karen visit Berry

Road trip: Joh and Karen visit Berry

Road trip: Joh and Karen visit The Pines Dairy

Road trip: Joh and Karen visit The Pines Dairy

Road trip: Joh makes a macramé rainbow

Road trip: Joh makes a macramé rainbow

Road trip: Joh and Karen visit Kiama blowhole

Road trip: Joh and Karen visit Kiama blowhole

Bhg
  • About Us
  • Subscribe Today
  • Contact Us
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
Bhg Magazine Subscribe
  • About Us
  • Subscribe Today
  • Contact Us
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Privacy Policy

Brands

  • All Recipes
  • BHG Shop
  • Girlfriend
  • Home Beautiful
  • New Idea
  • New Idea Food
  • Practical Parenting

Our Network

  • marie claire
  • Beauty Crew
  • Who
  • Women's Weekly Food
  • Bounty Parents
  • That’s Life
  • Perth Now
  • The West Australian
  • 7Plus
  • 7mate
  • 7NEWS
  • 7Sport
  • Sunrise
  • Starts at 60
  • Hard to Find
© 2022 Are Media PTY LTD
All products are independently selected, tested or recommended by our team of experts.If you buy something, we may earn an affiliate commission.
Get more from Better Homes and Gardens

Magazine Subscription Offer

Treat yourself to a subscription-Save up to 25%

Shop This Offer
Treat yourself to a subscription