A report from a Yangtze river cruise… When we were planning our once-in-a-lifetime tour of China, we were told that one of the highlights of our trip would be our short cruise along the Yangtze River. The passage through the fabled Gorges would be spectacular and the Three Gorges Dam would be a feat of engineering […]
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AMA Waterways have the themed cruise market stitched up
It seems that themed cruises are all the rage these days, with everything from Jazz, classical, food and wine to heritage, art and murder mystery voyages all adding another dimension to the passengers’ cruise experience. Surely though, AMA Waterways are mining a very rich seam with the announcement of their Knitting New Year’s Cruise on […]
Express Yourself With The New Ship Avalon Expression
Avalon Waterways has launched its newest ship, the Avalon Expression, in a ceremony in Koblenz, Germany. In the past 12 months the line has launched four new ships in Europe, with the Avalon Artistry II launching just a month ago. Avalon also has plans for a number of new ships to be launched in the […]
Why floods don’t have to put a dampener on your river cruise
Combining an itinerary which takes passengers right to the heart of some of Europe’s most iconic and historic cities with the top-class service and cuisine which you would expect to find on a cruise ship, river cruises are an ever-popular choice with growing numbers of passengers. However unlike cruise ships, which seldom have to worry […]
World Cup Cruising
To people that aren’t a fan of football, it must seem that it gets everywhere when it’s world cup time. Football seeps into all parts of life, whether it’s your weekly shopping, TV adverts and more. And it’s no different with holidays, case in point being the new itineraries announced by Rainforest Cruises for sailings […]
Budapest – the Pearl of the Danube
There are certainly no prizes for guessing which river you have to cruise along if you want to experience the highlights of this captivating city. ‘The Pearl of the Danube’ as Budapest is sometimes known, is synonymous with the famous river and its many springs are served by millions of gallons of the Danube’s water […]
Going Dutch in Amsterdam
Despite not being home to the government and parliament of the country, Amsterdam is the recognised capital city of the Netherlands. It’s one of the most popular destinations across Europe for city breaks, ocean cruises, river cruises and more with a phenomenal and diverse array of attractions bringing people to the city. Amsterdam has been […]
A Magnificent Half Century – The Hebridean Princess Turns 50
It seems like you can’t even blink these days without a new river cruise ship being launched. The popularity of river cruising just continues to grow and grow, with many cruise lines pushing contemporary style and ultra-modern design. So I’ve written this blog to commemorate something a bit different. I give you the Hebridean Princess. […]
The Basics of River Cruising
Do a bit of research into the river cruise industry and you’ll see that it just keeps growing and growing. It’s seeing a surge of popularity with booking numbers increasing year on year, making it one of the most interesting travel options currently available. So why is that? If you’ve never thought of a river […]
Fred. gets into Rivers
As the river cruise world gets all worked up about a river cruise line moving into offering ocean cruises, there hasn’t been as much furore over a company branching out in the opposite direction. However that’s exactly what’s happening as Fred. Olsen Cruise Line has launched their new sister brand Fred.\ River Cruises with its […]