Do river cruise ships always dock in the center of a town?
This really depends a lot on where you are. In Europe, 90% of the time you will dock within a short stroll to the town or city center. Occasionally a port is outside the center of a city and a complimentary motor coach may be necessary to get to the main tourist areas. In Russia, river cruise ships in Moscow and St. Petersburg dock well away from the center of each city – complimentary bus shuttle service is available — or if you feel adventurous, each city’s metro has a stop near the docks.