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...]
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...]
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...]
Solo Cruising with American Queen Steamboat Company
If there were a style of travel designed specially for the solo traveller, it would be river cruising. With fewer passengers onboard than a typical ocean cruise, guests wishing to travel by themselves are never ‘one of a crowd’ on a river cruise. This is particularly true on … [Read more...]
First Look: Crystal’s New Crystal Bach
We’re getting our first look at Crystal Bach, and we like what we’re seeing. Though it stands in a class apart, Crystal Cruises’ first purpose-built river cruiser looks to be as revolutionary as Viking River Cruises’ Viking Longships were when they first debuted in … [Read more...]