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 […]
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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 […]
Avalon Waterways to offer 2014 Amazon cruises
Realising the enduring appeal of one of the world’s most stunning natural regions as a tourist destination, river cruise company Avalon Waterways has recently partnered with the Peruvian company Aqua Expeditions to charter a vessel to explore a section of the iconic river. Naturally, considering their choice of partner, Avalon Waterways will offer an itinerary […]
Hi Ho Silver, Away! Amadeus Cruises Launch New Ship
Amadeus Cruises has launched the newest ship in its fleet, the Amadeus Silver, in a ceremony in Amsterdam. The Amadeus Silver is the longest ship in the fleet, meaning a spacious experience for all 180 passengers that can be accommodated on-board. The ship will sail on some of the classic rivers in Europe, including the […]
More suites on new Tauck vessels
2014 will see the addition of two new river cruise ships for Tauck, which are set to join the line’s existing four-strong fleet in exploring the waterways of Europe. Named Inspire and Savor, the new vessels will each boast 22 suites, making up a third of the cabin allocation on-board, while ships in the line’s […]
Vienna – The City of Music
Book your place on any Danube river cruise and you’re guaranteed of the chance to experience Vienna, one of Europe’s most beautiful and culturally rewarding cities. As soon as you set to exploring, you’ll see why the city is so popular with visitors and residents alike. It regularly scores highly in polls on the best […]
River cruising godmothers
Ever since Queen Elizabeth II launched her namesake vessel in 1967, the celebrity godmother has been a fixture in the world of ocean cruising, where news of a new vessel and all the features it boasts is soon followed by an announcement of which Hollywood celebrity will have the honour of being the ship’s patron […]