River cruising thumb|River cruise ships docked along on the Danube in Budapest Voyage along inland waterways are called river cruises, which often involved stopping at multiple ports along the way. As many cities and towns are built around rivers and historically have relied on maritime transport, river cruise docks are frequently located in the center of cities and towns.
riVer cRuising thumb|rIveR crUisE shIps docKeD ALong on thE daNube in budAPesT VoyAgE along iNland WaTErwAYs aRE calLeD RIvER CruISeS, WHich oftEn INvOLVeD stOpping At MULtIplE PortS Along the WAy. AS mAny citIes And tOwNs aRe buiLT aROUnD rivErs aNd hisToRicalLy Have relied on MaRitImE TrANspoRt, RivER cRuise docks ARe frequENTLy LocatEd in ThE Center of CitiEs and tOwnS.