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...]
2018 Grand World Voyage: Singapore
Cruise Specialists hosts Steve and Wendy Bodenheimer are taking us along on another amazing journey. We hope this series shows you what you can expect on a Holland America Grand Voyage. Here are previous peeks: Grand voyage send off, what to expect at sea, Polynesia, New Zealand … [Read more...]
High Water, Low Water: Dealing With Water Levels on a River Cruise
Whether a river has high or low water levels is something you’re unlikely to consider when planning your river cruise. Unlike ocean cruises, river cruises operate in the margins. The depth of water underneath the keel, or bottom, of your ship can be less than a foot in many … [Read more...]
The Panama Canal: Fascinating Us for Over 100 Years
For centuries, it was a pipe dream: the idea of a canal linking the Atlantic and Pacific oceans via Panama. As early as 1534, people had tried – in various ways – to improve trade without the need for lengthy and dangerous sailings around the horn of South America. But … [Read more...]
Expedition Antarctica: Ultimate Adventure Cruise
For many, a voyage to Antarctica is the crown jewel of the expedition cruising world. The ultimate adventure, a voyage to the Southernmost Continent is a veritable rite of passage within the cruising world, and representative of what may very well be one of the least-visited … [Read more...]