River cruising can be a laidback form of travel so long as you don’t forget these key tips.

Even if you’ve never sailed on a river cruise, in photos advertising the experience of being on a river boat, you can’t miss the vibe: super chill and very relaxing. People are walking around this intimate floating hotel carrying cocktails and lounging on upper decks as they soak up views of the quaint villages and natural wonders they sail past.

To ensure you don’t board the ship feeling frazzled or make some major mistake that screws up your river cruise vacation, there are things you should avoid doing pre-departure or even on board that are going to snap that easy-going vibe in half.

Here are 10 things not to do on a river cruise. 1 OF 10

Don’t Fly Into Port the Same Day the Ship Embarks

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