Tag: river
Things I Forgot To Tell My Friends Before Their River Cruise
Our entire purpose for being here is to paint a vivid picture of what it is like to travel with any cruise line, from A to Z. We talk a lot about packing, planning, preparing, cuisine, airlines and airfare, Read More …
Amsterdam Increases River Cruise Security
Often an area of concern for first time river cruise travelers, security seems rather relaxed compared to big ship ocean-sailing options. Passengers walk on and off river cruise ships without the layer of security designed to keep them safe when Read More …
Recipes: Learning To Make Viking River Cruises Apple Strudel
Sailing with Viking River Cruises we enjoyed a variety of local favorites, sourced from the regions we passed along the river Danube. Apple Strudel is a popular pastry in Austria and in many countries in Europe that once belonged to Read More …
Crystal Expansion Brings Luxe River Option
Crystal Mozart is the first vessel in Crystal River Cruises’ fleet. The 160-passenger ship embarks on her maiden voyage along the Danube River this July. Basically planning on having something for every luxury traveler, Crystal River Cruises is part of a dynamic Read More …
The Unexpected Star Of Viking River Cruises
Christening complete, a dozen more Viking Longships will begin sailing as the 2015 river cruise season begins. Enabling a couple thousand more travelers to enjoy the Viking travel experience each week, a hearty congratulations is in order. Thank you Viking River Read More …
Designing Your European River Cruise Packing List
At about two weeks before sailing, it’s time to get serious about your European river cruise packing list. Taking stock of goals for any trip plays a role; the right tools for the job are needed, wherever that sailing may Read More …
Ten Reasons To Book Your Christmas Markets River Cruise Yesterday
Sailing multiple times with Viking River Cruises for a Christmas Markets river cruise, one critical part of the overall experience that became apparent really quickly: don’t wait around to book. The first time we tried, they were sold out six months in Read More …
River Cruise Packing List Superstars: Don’t Leave Home Without Them
After a number of river cruise sailings it has become abundantly clear that there are some huge differences between river cruising and ocean cruising. Those differences demand a different packing list that includes some critical gear needed to get the Read More …
River Or Ocean: Which Cruise To Choose?
The growth of river cruising may have slowed a bit as worldwide travel safety concerns urge a reasonable amount of caution. Still, river cruising is one of the most requested topics we experience, sort of like first-timer information about ocean cruises Read More …