When construction of the 106-mile Main-Danube Canal was completed in 1992, travelers gained access to a whole new level of adventure through European river cruising. The 2,200 miles of rivers and tributaries deliver visitors throughout Europe, while providing them with all of the … [Read more...]
River Cruising with Cruise Specialists: A Step Above
For travelers seeking the perfect balance of value, quality, and distinctive cultural experiences, there is no better value than a river cruise. At Cruise Specialists, we raise the bar for our clients even further in several ways. First, the complimentary personal service we … [Read more...]
Paris To The Swiss Alps With Viking River Cruises
You know a river cruise is good when the temperature dips below zero and central Europe is plunged into an unusual springtime cold snap, and you’re still having fun. That was the case for me, when I travelled with Viking River Cruises on a 12-day journey from Paris to the … [Read more...]
Viking River Cruises Welcomes Two New Additions to its Fleet
Viking River Cruises welcomed two new additions to its fleet. During a celebration that took place at the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle rivers in Koblenz, Germany, Viking Hild and Viking Herja were officially christened by ceremonial godmothers. Viking Hild will sail the … [Read more...]
European Christmas Markets: Our Favorite Time to Cruise
If we could only pick one more river cruise to take, it wouldn’t be a difficult decision. BothRiver Cruise Advisor’s Ralph Grizzle and myself would, without hesitation, hop aboard one of the festive Christmas Markets river cruises that close out the year on the rivers of … [Read more...]