Room service is an amenity that is not always available on river cruise ships. Some companies do offer it, but it's usually available only during dining hours for breakfast, lunch and dinner - not 24 … [Read more...] about Room Service: Which River Cruise Companies Offer It?
Are There Elevators on River Cruise Ships?
River cruise ships are much smaller in size when compared to ocean-going vessels. Elevators are always part of a large ship's structure, but this isn't necessarily true for smaller ships. While … [Read more...] about Are There Elevators on River Cruise Ships?
American Eagle Coming To New Orleans
The fabled Mississippi River is growing. Following Viking’s announcement that it will set up shop on the Mississippi with six vessels in 2017, American Cruise Lines has announced it will homeport the … [Read more...] about American Eagle Coming To New Orleans
How Are Special Diet Requests Handled on a River Cruise?
For some, making travel plans might include making sure that your special diet requests can be accommodated. How do the different river cruise companies handle these requests? Should you notify them … [Read more...] about How Are Special Diet Requests Handled on a River Cruise?
Fitness Centers, Pools & Bikes: Which River Cruise Companies Include Them?
For travelers who are fitness-minded, having certain amenities available on a river cruise ship might be important. Several river cruise companies feature all or some combination of a fitness center, … [Read more...] about Fitness Centers, Pools & Bikes: Which River Cruise Companies Include Them?
Free WiFi: Which River Cruise Companies Include It in the Fare?
A river cruise usually includes some degree of free WiFi service whether or not it’s an all-inclusive package. Each river cruise company, though, has its own description of what free WiFi entails. And … [Read more...] about Free WiFi: Which River Cruise Companies Include It in the Fare?