Lifestyle River Cruises Offer Exploration, Comfort 6/14/2023 | By Family Features If you’re searching for a new kind of travel experience that fits your needs as a senior adult, river cruises might be your ticket to enjoyment, exploration, and relaxation. According to Sports and Leisure Research, 80% of people surveyed believe a vacation does wonders for mental health and travel is a top spending priority in the coming year. The survey indicated travelers want to immerse themselves in unique experiences, including new cultures, foods, and people. For those who delight in exploring entire regions, one downfall can be the burden of packing and unpacking at each new destination. Taking your accommodations with you is a practical alternative for curious travelers. River voyages, for example, allow travelers to unpack once and visit multiple destinations in one seamless journey, from major European cities to quaint towns and villages. These destination-focused journeys offer experienced travelers the opportunity to explore science, history and cuisine with culturally enriching itineraries on the world’s great waterways. Katz Castle and the Middle Rhine River Valley If an intimate, relaxed journey is your ideal getaway, you may want to consider Viking Longships. These state-of-the-art river ships are engineered with guests’ comfort and exploration in mind. Sailing Europe’s storied rivers, the award-winning fleet of identical longships showcase innovative engineering, streamlined Scandinavian design and understated elegance. River ships are also small enough – hosting 190 guests – to dock in the heart of popular destinations, making it easy to explore. The river cruises range from eight to 23 days with itineraries featuring Europe’s Rhine, Main, Danube, Seine, Rhône, Douro, Moselle, Elbe, Dordogne, Garonne and Gironde Rivers. Known as travel experiences for “The Thinking Person,” each Viking Longship journey includes a shore excursion in every port and an onboard and onshore enrichment program that provides deep immersion in the destination through performances of music and art, cooking demonstrations, informative port talks and carefully selected guest lecturers. Enjoy shore excursions that provide historical tours and visits to unique haunts where you can experience some of the local culture, regional foods and everyday life. More travel ideas for seniors 8 energizing, senior-friendly travel ideas Living history museums to stimulate your mind Tips for solo travel Read More Family Features