It’s a question that comes up again and again: What side of the ship should I book my stateroom on? The root of the question itself is understandable: There is a lot to see along the waterways of Europe, and prospective cruisers want to ensure they make the most of their … [Read more...]
The AmaWaterways River Cruise Difference
We’ve often written that the nature of river cruising presents each individual line with some unique challenges. With so many locks and bridges to clear along the waterways of Europe, operators are limited in how long, high, wide, and even deep they can build their river cruise … [Read more...]
100 Viking Longships by 2020? Tor’s Vision. 10 Ships Christened In Amsterdam, A World Record
A representative from Guinness World Records was at the Passenger Terminal Amsterdam today to certify that Torstein Hagen and his Viking River Cruises had staked a new claim in the record books: 10 ships christened at once, a remarkable achievement for a man who told a … [Read more...]
‘That’s A Lot Of Bottles’ & Other Tales Of 12 Ship Christenings This Week
Arriving at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport before 7 a.m. on a dreary winter's day, one should not expect to be greeted with enthusiasm or humor. And thus that is the reason I was caught by surprise when after asking the purpose of my visit, the young Dutch border official checking … [Read more...]
AmaWaterways and Uniworld Announce Celebrity Godmothers of New Ships
Both AmaWaterways and Uniworld Boutique River Cruises have announced godmothers of their newest river cruise ships this week.AmaWaterways New AmaVida AmaWaterways will be christening the newest river cruise ship in their fleet, the AmaVida at a traditional ceremony in Porto, … [Read more...]