In a week which saw Viking River Cruises win the Best River Cruise Line title for an impressive fifth year running at the British Travel Awards 2013, I thought it would be fitting to take a look at the history of this highly successful company. It’s difficult to keep count of the number of vessels […]
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AmaWaterways debuts Limited Edition Tours
One of the top river cruise lines has announced a new range of excursions tailored to offer a more intimate experience in destinations, showing off experiences that are truly special and worth savouring. AmaWaterways is the cruise line in question and it has named this new range ‘Limited Edition Tours’, which is nice and simple, […]
Beautiful Bratislava
Sitting on the banks of the Danube close to where Slovakia borders Austria is Bratislava. The location of Slovakia’s capital makes it a popular port of call on Danube River cruises and as well as passing through the border between Austria and Slovakia, the river forms the country’s border with neighbouring Hungary, too. The country’s […]
The River Cruise Quiz
Over on our sister blog for Cruise118, I recently wrote a quiz blog, with ten questions on which to test your knowledge. I liked the idea and thought it would be fun to introduce to you, our river cruise fans, so here’s a little quiz I’ve just whipped up. Answer in the comments and I’ll […]
Cruising the Thames…on Google?
Well, it’s official, we’re now firmly in ‘the future’, and there’s no turning back. A little while ago, I posted a blog about how Google had introduced its Street View feature to the Eiffel Tower, meaning anyone could now enjoy a virtual view from the tower across Paris. Since then a few other landmarks have […]
All about castles
One of the most recurring types of attraction that you can see on a river cruise is the castle. Castles are widespread across Europe, including in the UK, and they are often some of the most impressive structures standing today. Castles have existed for many hundreds of years, and they are still hugely fascinating insights […]
A fine Christmas market cruise
We’ve posted a blog recently about the Christmas markets, and how enchanting they are across Europe. I wasn’t sure I’d really stressed enough quite how good they are, so I thought I’d take you through a typical itinerary. It’s not too late to book this year, so if you’re umming and ahhing, this might help […]
Mouth-watering Mekong meals
If you’re a foodie, you’ll know that travel is a great way to experience some of the world’s finest dishes in the most authentic way possible and also that when it comes to destinations, Southeast Asia is certainly one of the world leaders when it comes to top-class cuisine. A Mekong River cruise is a […]
Halloween and other spooky traditions
Happy Halloween, from all at River Voyages! We hope you’ve got a nice day planned, whether you’re taking the kids out trick-or-treating this evening or, like us, you’re just sat in the office munching on chocolates and sweets all day. It kind of feels like a tradition, despite Halloween being a blatantly American phenomenon that […]
Delve into Dresden
An Elbe River cruise is a great way to explore some of East Germany’s most memorable cities, including the capital of the Saxony region, Dresden, which you’re likely to visit, whichever itinerary you book. It’s a fascinating place rich in history and some river cruise lines dock overnight, giving you even more time to explore. […]