ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

River cruise

Okay kiddo, have you ever gone on a boat ride in a pond or a lake? Well, a river cruise is like that but on a much bigger boat and on a river instead of a small pond or lake.

You know how rivers are long and have beautiful views on both sides? A river cruise lets you enjoy those beautiful views while sitting comfortably on a big boat. And what’s exciting is that the boat moves around with the flow of the river, so you get to see different things and different views all the time.

Now, on this big boat, there are many rooms where people can stay for a few days, just like a hotel room. And there are also fun things to do on the boat, like going to the dining area for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and there might even be some entertainment like music and dance performances.

And here’s the best part, because the boat is moving along the river, you will get to visit lots of different parts of the country without having to pack and unpack your suitcase each time. You can just relax on the boat while it takes you to new and different places to explore.

So, a river cruise is like a big boat ride on a river where you get to see beautiful sights while sitting comfortably on the boat and moving around to different places. It’s like a hotel on the water!