In North America, we hear that river cruising is one of the fastest-growing segments of the travel industry. Indeed, its meteoric rise in public awareness and enthusiasm in Canada, the United States, … [Read more...] about German-based Nicko Cruises Collapses
High Water Levels Disrupt European River Cruises
Well, it was bound to happen sometime; we just didn’t think it would occur so soon after publishing our high water / low water guide last week. So, as we knock on wood, it’s time to talk about the … [Read more...] about High Water Levels Disrupt European River Cruises
A Look at Egypt’s Nile River
The Nile River was once one of the hottest and most exotic river cruise destinations around. However, just as river cruising was beginning to hit its apex, the Arab Spring threw a wrench into Egypt’s … [Read more...] about A Look at Egypt’s Nile River
AmaWaterways Scraps 2015 Russia River Cruises
Despite what its printed 2015 River Cruise brochure says, popular river cruise line AmaWaterways has quietly scrapped its Russian river cruises for 2015 aboard AmaKatarina. Few details are … [Read more...] about AmaWaterways Scraps 2015 Russia River Cruises
Rejected Takeoff: Another Lufthansa Strike Looms
Once again, we’re going to be the bearers of bad news, particularly if you’re booked to fly to, from, or within Europe in the next few days with Lufthansa. Yet again, Lufthansa’s pilot union, … [Read more...] about Rejected Takeoff: Another Lufthansa Strike Looms
Strike Cancels Long-Haul Lufthansa Flights Tomorrow
Sometimes, we feel like we run an airline advice site instead of a river cruise advice site – particularly this month, as strikes have repeatedly hammered both Air France and Lufthansa. Now, with the … [Read more...] about Strike Cancels Long-Haul Lufthansa Flights Tomorrow