In our last post, we learned how steam engines were adapted to propel riverboats in Europe and the United States (if you missed that post, see Where River Cruising Began: A ‘Fire Boat’ On The Saône). … [Read more...] about Paddle-Wheelers On The Mississippi, Steamboats On The Rhine & The Rise Of KD River Line
Join Me On Crystal Bach: We’ll Cruise The Rhine & Moselle, September 2021
I enjoyed my time on Crystal Bach so much this past October that I am doing it again in the autumn of 2021.This time, however, I am inviting you to join me.We’ll sail on Crystal … [Read more...] about Join Me On Crystal Bach: We’ll Cruise The Rhine & Moselle, September 2021
Uniworld’s Danube Itineraries
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises was founded in 1976 by Yugoslavian entrepreneur Serba Illich. Based in California, the company began operating river cruises along the waterways of Europe in 1993. … [Read more...] about Uniworld’s Danube Itineraries
Scenic’s Danube Itineraries
After looking at the Danube itineraries offered by AmaWaterways and Avalon, we will look this week to Scenic - an Australian tour company that ventured into river cruising in 2008. Scenic has … [Read more...] about Scenic’s Danube Itineraries
Follow Us This Week On AmaMagna, Plus A Date With Samantha Brown
This week, Britton and I are headed to Europe to board AmaWaterways' AmaMagna. This revolutionary ship is double the width of a standard river cruiser, and that additional real estate allows for large … [Read more...] about Follow Us This Week On AmaMagna, Plus A Date With Samantha Brown
Riviera Announces 2020 Solo Departures
Riviera River Cruises has announced the addition of three new solo traveler itineraries in France, Germany and the Netherlands next year, as well as 2020 departure dates for four existing solo … [Read more...] about Riviera Announces 2020 Solo Departures