We're joined by multimedia storyteller Noël Burgess to completely transform how you think about river cruises – especially if you're part of the younger generation who might have written them off as something for your grandparents. 

You'll hear Noël's candid journey from skeptic to convert as he discovered the unique charm and surprising accessibility that river cruises offer younger travelers like millennials and Gen Z. We'll show you how these intimate, customizable experiences let you explore multiple destinations in ways that align perfectly with how younger travelers want to see the world. 

Whether you're in your 20s, 30s, or 40s and curious about river cruising, or if you want to understand how the small ship cruise industry is evolving to attract a new generation of explorers, this conversation will open your eyes to possibilities you might never have considered.

Follow Noël’s travels on YouTube & Instagram: 

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NoelBurgessOnOurWay
• Instagram: @mrnoelburgess

Learn more about the world of small ship cruising: 

• What Small Ship Cruises Actually Cost
• Top Things to Know About River Cruising, Part 1 & Part 2

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