This week we tackle your listener questions. Chris Owen joins us to answer river cruise questions on:

1. How do the loyalty programs work on a river cruise line and are there levels like like ocean cruise lines? 

We get a lesson in budgeting this week from Chris Owen. He shares with us how to make our vacation dollar go further and how it isn't impossible to save for a river cruise. It's a matter of being disciplined. From using the right credit cards to switching cable providers - there's something to learn here. 

River cruises are more about the destination, not the onboard experience. We prove that again this week as Theresa shares her review of her Amawaterways luxury river cruise, the AmaDara. This river cruise ship is based in Southeast Asia and focuses on Cambodia and Vietnam. Hear her experiences in Asia, what the dining was like onboard and the unique food offerings this ship offers. 

Chris joins us this week to tackle some of your river cruise questions. 

• Should I take the family and best way to get the best price?
• How dressed up do I have to get? 
• What type of food should I expect on my river cruise?
• Will they take care of my dietary restrictions? 
• How does traveling solo work with the single supplement fee? 
• Do the river cruises always dock in the center of town?