Tag: river cruise
Cruise News Rodeo Roundup: Viking 5 Update, Seattle AK Win & Cuddly Bears
A collection of stories from around the world of cruise travel. Norwegian Breakaway Sails From New Orleans Norwegian Cruise Line announced an update to the line’s 2018/2019 deployment, offering guests an exciting new opportunity to set sail from the Read More …
Give Your Euro Cruise River Legs A Try At Home
So the idea of a European river cruise sounds good; iconic landmarks, UNESCO World Heritage Sites, sailing on the original highways of the world. Yes! But then there’s the price tag, without a doubt higher than an equivalent amount of Read More …
The Interesting Success Of Viking Cruises At Twenty Years
This year marks the 20th anniversary of Viking Cruises, parent to Viking River Cruises and Viking Ocean Cruises. Beginning in 1997, the carefully-planned growth of Viking River Cruises has made the fleet of Viking Longships the largest in the world. Rightfully Read More …
Reviewing Relevant River Cruise Travel Apps
Before any major trip, it is a good idea to consider the travel apps we might bring along for the ride. If it has been a while since your last dance, new apps might be available. Specific destinations, travel mode, safekeeping Read More …
Exploring Amsterdam Before, After Your Cruise
Amsterdam is a popular port of call for cruise ships of all sizes. The port of Amsterdam sees over 700,000 cruise travelers every year, embarking on any one of over 140 ocean and 1500 river cruise itineraries. Some of those ocean Read More …
First Time River Cruise Questions Answered, Verbally
European river cruising remains a hot topic with experienced cruise travelers, especially those who have not done one yet. Rightfully so, the rivers of Europe connect a shared history and culture that goes back hundreds of years. Cities along those waterways have Read More …
The New Mexico Port You Never Heard Of
Familiar cruise destinations in Mexico include Cozumel, Mazatlan, Puerto Vallarta, Cabo San Lucas and Costa Maya. Acapulco? Not so popular as Holland America Line skips the resort city, sailing to other destinations in the country “due to recent security concerns.” Read More …
River Cruise Drydock: Not Like Big Ships
Like any other sailing ships, river cruise ships to perform maintenance when no passengers are on board. European river cruise companies commonly do this between the end of one year’s season and the beginning of the next. Decks are resurfaced, carpets Read More …
Viking Longships Illustrated
To take a fresh look at the ships of Viking River Cruises we recently traveled to Germany to create Viking Longships Illustrated: A Resource For Your Cruise Planning Pleasure. The occasion: the christening of two new Viking Longships at a riverside ceremony in Koblenz, a Read More …