Water levels on the Elbe and Danube rivers continue to be unusually low, forcing some river cruise lines to modify itineraries and perform ‘ship-swaps’ along the stretch of the Danube between Passau … [Read more...] about Elbe & Danube Low Water Update – July 1
Low Water Levels Disrupt Danube, Elbe River Cruises
Low water levels on the Danube and Elbe Rivers are wreaking havoc with departures scheduled the last few days of this month and, in some cases, affected sailings are stretching into July. On the … [Read more...] about Low Water Levels Disrupt Danube, Elbe River Cruises
Ukraine River Cruises Called Off – For Now
Tensions between Russia and the Ukraine continue to escalate as we head into the summer months – and arguably river cruising’s peak season in Europe. But while there’s a lot of talk about the economic … [Read more...] about Ukraine River Cruises Called Off – For Now
Are Ukraine River Cruises Still Going Ahead?
We’ve been getting a lot of questions here at River Cruise Advisor as of late that revolve around a single subject: the Ukraine. More specifically, is the Ukraine river cruise season still a go? As … [Read more...] about Are Ukraine River Cruises Still Going Ahead?
River Cruise Beverage Policies – Revisited
Two years ago, we wrote about the myriad of beverage policies that are present in the river cruise industry. Some lines offer complimentary beverages across all ships and destinations, while others … [Read more...] about River Cruise Beverage Policies – Revisited
2014 River Cruise Advice: Book Early
We’re ten days into the New Year, and here at River Cruise Advisor, that means it’s time to issue our annual January river cruise advice: Book now. Whether you’re looking at sailing the Amazon or the … [Read more...] about 2014 River Cruise Advice: Book Early