The river cruise mistakes to avoid on your first trip aren't always the ones you'd expect. And that's exactly why so many first-time river cruisers come home wishing they'd known a little more before they set sail. I've been planning river cruises for my clients for years. I can tell you with complete confidence that the difference between a good river cruise and an absolutely unforgettable one almost always comes down to a handful of decisions made long before you ever step