Welcome to River Cruise Advisor

Expert River Cruise Advice From Someone Who’s Been There

We’ve spent decades exploring Europe’s rivers and we’ve created this site to help you plan the river cruise of your dreams. Whether you’re new to river cruising or planning your tenth voyage, you’ll find helpful advice, unbiased river cruise reviews and inspiring itineraries here. 

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Who We Are

Our journey into river cruising began as a shared adventure between father and daughter. Ralph Grizzle, a seasoned travel writer with a passion for exploring the world’s waterways, has spent years documenting the nuances of river travel. Britton Frost, inspired by these voyages from a young age, developed her own love for river cruising.

Together, we’ve traversed Europe’s iconic rivers, from the storied Danube to the picturesque Rhine, experiencing the unique cultures, cuisines and histories that each destination offers. Through River Cruise Advisor, we aim to share our insights, stories and practical advice to help you navigate your own river cruise journey. 

We’re happy to have you here and can’t wait to see what your next river cruise adventure entails.

Tools To Help You Plan

How We Can Help You Plan The Perfect River Cruise

Every traveler is different – and every river cruise company is too. That’s why we’ve created a site filled with tools to help you learn what distinguishes each company and plan with confidence. Here’s how we can help:

Expert Tips & Insightful Comparisons

We’ve sailed with nearly every major cruise line and share our firsthand impressions – the good and the not-so-good.

Planning Guides

From choosing your first itinerary to understanding what’s actually included in your fare, we break it down for you.

Concerned About Water Levels?

Low or high river levels can impact your trip. We provide tools to assess current conditions. 

Personalized Recommendations

Still unsure where to start or which cruise fits you best? We’re happy to help.

Join Us On A River Or Canal Cruise

In addition to writing about river cruises, we also host them. Each year, we invite a small group of like-minded travelers to join us on curated journeys through Europe’s most beautiful rivers and canals.

These aren’t your average cruises — they’re relaxed, immersive and with great food, conversation and memorable moments.

We’d love to cruise with you.

Blogs

This Week's Blog Posts

Stay updated with the latest tips, reviews and cruise insights from our travels. Discover new destinations, expert advice and stories to inspire your next river cruise adventure.

Testimonials

What Our Readers Say About Us

Just wanted to say thank you. We just came back from our first river cruise, the Danube on Viking. It was a great experience. It would not have been possible without following your advice.

Bobby and Carla Borges Florida

There is more useful information on your site than in any of the three books that I purchased on river cruise ships.

Fill Wood Corona del Mar, California

Thanks to this wonderfully informative site I went from zero knowledge of river cruising, to comparing six cruise companies using your criteria to really suss out all the costs—and found out just why people rave about river cruising.

Patricia Montreal

Just got back home after a Riverside Luxury Cruise ... e took your advice and signed up for a short trip to see how we would like it. Well as it turns out, we loved it, and we wish we had signed up for a longer cruise! But no worries - we're already planning our next vacation. You've made river cruisers out of us - and we couldn't be happier!

John & Natalie Wyche Aurora, CO

I truly appreciate your unbiased advice. It’s difficult to find these days.

Keith Calgary, AB
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