If ever there was an unexpected TV success, it is Cruising with Jane McDonald. The programme gained something of a cult following when it aired in February, and not just among us river cruisers. Well, after this initial success, the former Loose Women presenter is cruising back onto our screens on Friday 1st September 2017; […]
Crystal Bach joins the Crystal River Cruises fleet
It seems like years since we announced Crystal River Cruises’ plans to add Crystal Bach to its fleet, but the time has finally arrived. Bach is now officially part of the Crystal family. What to expect on-board Crystal Bach is packed with luxurious amenities offering all the comforts of home, and more! The all-balcony, all-suite […]
U by Uniworld names ‘Guardian Angel’
World Travel & Tourism Council / Flickr.com, CC BY 2.0 U by Uniworld has a shiny new website and an inaugural voyage scheduled for 2018, but this isn’t the only exciting news coming out of this revolutionary river cruising brand. Goodbye, godmother Regular river cruise ships have godmothers, but U by Uniworld has a Guardian […]
First look at AmaWaterways’ AmaMagna
Anticipation has been building for AmaMagna since May, and we finally have our first look at the interior of AmaWaterway’s stunning new river cruise ship. Released on Twitter, the images showcase a gorgeous stateroom fitted with modern-contemporary touches. Colourful accents add a touch of character to the otherwise neutral palette, while quirky features like […]
Crystal River Cruises employs high-tech training simulator
Crystal Cruises has achieved a river cruise industry first. Through a partnership with Simwave, it has employed a high-tech simulator to provide captains with real-world training. Based at the Simwave simulator centre in the Netherlands, would-be captains will gain a more realistic insight into the realities of river cruise ships. What will the training involve? […]
AmaWaterways announces new Mekong itineraries
The Mekong is one of the most beautiful river cruise destinations in the world. Tranquil voyages along this fascinating stretch of water offer beauty at every turn, and yet, this area is still relatively unexplored by cruisers. Now, AmaWaterways aims to bring the splendour of the Mekong to the top of your river cruise bucket […]
Avalon Waterways explores active river cruises
River cruises are tranquil and serene: treating passengers to a laidback atmosphere and fascinating itineraries. But a new breed of river cruise holiday is on the horizon… Avalon Waterways is looking to expand its ‘Active Discovery’ series of voyages for 2018, crafting new itineraries that will make the most of the spectacular Rhine. Immersive excursions […]
AmaWaterways launches Beauty and the Beast river cruises
Be our guest! AmaWaterways has announced Beauty and the Beast river cruises for 2018 in the US! These special themed river cruises will be run in partnership with Adventures by Disney, and will take place on-board the soon-to-debut AmaKristina. The river of choice for these river cruises for families? The beautiful Rhine. AmaKristina will sail […]
Dame Joan Collins christens Uniworld SS Joie de Vivre
It isn’t long since we announced the creation of Uniworld’s brand new ultra-luxury river cruise vessel: SS Joie de Vivre. If you have been dreaming about cruising the serene River Seine ever since, then dream no longer. The Joie de Vivre has officially been christened, by a very special guest… Introducing SS Joie de Vivre’s […]
Crystal announce exclusive Vienna experience
If you like to keep up with our blog, you’ll remember when we broke the exciting news of ultra-luxury cruise line Crystal Cruises entering the world of river cruising in spectacular style, with its similarly luxurious river yachts. Well now, the line has just revealed details of an exclusive event to mark its much-anticipated entry […]