I Tried a River Cruise for the First Time... Would I Do It Again?

Welcome aboard my very first river cruise with VIVA Cruises on Viva Enjoy! After years of ocean cruising on everything from MSC Yacht Club to Explora Journeys, I finally decided to try something completely different: a European river cruise on the Danube. And to make it even more interesting, this was also my first-ever solo cruise. In this video, I share what I learned from my first river cruise experience, including the differences between river cruising and ocean cruising, what life onboard actually feels like, the food and drinks, the all-inclusive experience, the cabin, the excursions, and whether river cruising is something I would do again. If you've ever wondered: 🚢 Is river cruising worth it? 🚢 How does a river cruise compare to an ocean cruise? 🚢 What is life really like onboard a river ship? 🚢 Is a river cruise boring or relaxing? 🚢 Is VIVA Cruises a good choice for first-time river cruisers? Then this video is for you. During this journey aboard VIVA Enjoy, I'll take you through the ship, the dining experience, the included excursions, beautiful Danube destinations, and my honest thoughts after completing my first river cruise. Whether you're considering a river cruise for the first time or simply curious about how it compares to traditional ocean cruising, I hope this video helps you decide if river cruising might be right for you. Link to Fly Drive Explore´s channel. https://www.youtube.com/@UCJcFrE9JgcoPS69BvL6YKxw 📍 Cruise Line: VIVA Cruises 🚢 Ship: VIVA Enjoy 🌍 Region: Danube River, Europe 🎥 First River Cruise Experience 👤 First Solo Cruise Experience If you enjoy honest cruise reviews, ship tours, dining guides, and travel experiences, consider subscribing to Rexhell Cruise & Travel for more cruise content from around the world. AD! Book you next cruise here (Scandinavians) Kryssningar.se https://www.youtube.com/@kryssningar-se Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 00:45 - Presentation 01:26 - Embarking 01:48 - Check-in 02:21 - Room tour 227 03:55 - Departure 04:49 - Viva Bistro Dinner 06:01 - Day 2 and the Gym 07:45 - Moments Breakfast 09:10 - River cruising 10:02 - Moments Lunch 12:09 - Walhalla 13:07 - Moments Dinner 14:19 - Day 3 intro 15:51 - Viva Bistro lunch 17:17 - Ice cream buffet 17:48 - Passau, Germany 18:58 - The Bar and inclusions 19:55 - Fantastic views 20:40 - Amazing low bridges 21:38 - Day 4 intro & Riverside breakfast 23:33 - Locks and going to next port 24:53 - Afternoon high tea 26:05 - Meeting new friends 26:47 - Wachua Walley 27:55 - Wheelhouse tour / Bridgetour 28:56 - Riverside Dinner 29:41 - Day 5 intro Gala dinner talk 31:09 - Gala Dinner 32:11 - Day 6 Intro 32:29 - Scenery is river cruising 33:10 - Suite on Viva Enjoy 306 34:21 - Dinner at Moments 34:41 - Shows at Viva Cruises 35:27 - Cabin Summary 35:59 - Tour of the ship 36:56 - Tour of the sundeck 37:42 - Summary 40:19 - Next up 40:38 - Outro #RiverCruise #VIVACruises #VIVAEnjoy #DanubeCruise #RiverCruising #CruiseReview #FirstRiverCruise #SoloCruise #EuropeanRiverCruise #CruiseTravel