Been there? Done that when it comes to cruising? Here's something you haven't done: six- and eight-day itineraries along the Loire River, with visits to the region's storied palaces — on a modern-day paddle-wheeler. I just stepped off of the new Loire Princesse in … [Read more...]
AmaWaterways and BackRoads Adventure Partnership
AmaWaterways has a new partner, BackRoads a leader in the active travel market! This new combination will provide the ultimate in both luxury and activity to river cruisers. "In teaming up with AmaWaterways, we are excited to combine our trademark biking, walking and … [Read more...]
Mysterious Myanmar On AmaWaterways
Popular river cruise operator AmaWaterways has always pushed the envelope when it comes to pioneering new destinations. The line was one of the first operators to realize the full potential of sailing along the Mekong River between Vietnam and Cambodia and to aggressively market … [Read more...]
Previewing Uniworld’s S.S. Maria Theresa, Coming In March
It is an intriguing invitation: Experience the fantasy of an 18th-century floating palace. That’s how Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection is positioning its newest vessel, the S.S. Maria Theresa, which launches on March 26, 2015. Named for the Archduchess of … [Read more...]
Three Of My Favorite AmaWaterways Cruises and Three That I Would Like To Do
One of my top three: An AmaWaterways’ Christmas Markets river cruise. Photo © Ralph Grizzle I’ve been fortunate to have cruised with AmaWaterways about a dozen times, particularly during the period when co-owners Kristin Karst and Rudi Schreiner were trying to get … [Read more...]