Europe contains some of the world’s most prominent wine producing regions, with beautiful and vast vineyards located across France, Spain, Portugal and Germany. If you have a love for a good vintage, then why not visit one of these wonderful areas on a wine-themed river cruise getaway. Wine cruises are a fabulous way to experience […]
Cruising the Rhone with AMA Waterways part 6
In this latest guest blog, AMA Waterways river cruiser Natalie Ford explains what she learned on her wine-tasting excursion and shares her on-board experiences of wine, food, quizzes and more food. So how do you taste a wine? You start by looking at the colour – a shiny clear wine is what you are looking […]
A Guide to River Cruises Outside of Europe
When it comes to booking a river cruise getaway, many people automatically opt for a journey along the waterways of central and western Europe, but did you know that there are also a number of itineraries that travel further afield, across Russia, Asia and the Far East? Read on to learn more about some of […]
A brief guide to European river cruising
If you’re thinking of booking a river cruise with RiverVoyages.com, there’s certainly a lot of choice when it comes to destinations. Europe is always popular because of its relatively close proximity to the UK but even then, there’s a large selection of rivers you can explore. With that in mind, here’s a quick guide to […]
Cruising the Rhone with AMA Waterways part 4
Welcome to the second part of our guest blogger Natalie Ford’s account of her second day exploring the Rhone with AMA Waterways Lunch was served and I chose the lighter option in the main lounge instead of going to the main restaurant. The light lunch consisted of soup, sandwiches, a hot meal choice and a […]
Cruising the Rhone with AMA Waterways part 3
Welcome to our third guest blog installment from AMA Waterways cruiser Natalie Ford, in which she enjoys a delicious breakfast and embarks on a fascinating tour of Lyon. Day 2 I don’t think that I sleep as well as I do on-board an AmaWaterways ship anywhere else when I am travelling. I certainly needed a […]
Cruising the Rhone with AMA Waterways part 2
Welcome to our second blog in this series, in which we share the experience of AMA Waterways cruiser Natalie Ford as she takes a look around the ship and enjoys her first taste of AMA Waterways cuisine. After enjoying the view from my cabin, I decided to have a wander around the ship. The reception […]
Cruising the Rhone with AMA Waterways part 1
Amazing destinations, a wealth of cultural sites, enriching excursions, mouth-watering cuisine and sumptuous accommodations. River cruises are all those things and more but to truly immerse you in the experience, we thought it would be a good idea to share with you the day-by-day observations of a river cruiser. Natalie Ford recently set sail on […]
Destination Focus: Angkor Wat
The remarkable Mekong River stretches far across South-East Asia and holds plenty of surprises for river cruisers.Perhaps the biggest shock to those who visit the region is the rare blend of the modern and the ancient that seems to pervade Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand and Myanmar to name but a few. Where else for example, can […]
See the Sights of Bucharest on a River Cruise
River cruises through Eastern Europe, along the might Danube River, will often dock in Romania’s imposing capital city of Bucharest. Known by many throughout history as ‘Little Paris’, modern Bucharest offers an intriguing mix of the old and the new. Centuries-old churches stand side by side with contemporary steel and glass structures, creating a unique […]