One of our absolute favorite things to do while river cruising throughout Europe is to take a bike out for a spin. Most European cities and towns are ridiculously bike-friendly, and even long … [Read more...] about Bikes & Boats: Bicycling Adventures On River Cruises
Pre-Boarding Loire Princesse: Getting To Know Nantes, By Bike
Tomorrow, I board CroisiEurope's Loire Princesse — again. I was on the new vessel this past weekend for inaugural events, which I wrote about here. Loire Princesse is the first of its kind, a … [Read more...] about Pre-Boarding Loire Princesse: Getting To Know Nantes, By Bike
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?
River Cruise Basics: Cycling Europe
Many river cruise ships offer complimentary bicycles for guests to use during their voyages, and in Europe, even obtaining a bicycle once ashore for those traveling on ships that don’t is relatively … [Read more...] about River Cruise Basics: Cycling Europe
Day 2 On Uniworld’s S.S. Catherine: Ship Of Elegance
I thought I had cruised Uniworld before. I had not. It is true that I had been on a vessel with the Uniworld name emblazoned on it, the River Empress. But that was in 2008. That Uniworld and the … [Read more...] about Day 2 On Uniworld’s S.S. Catherine: Ship Of Elegance
Barging Through France With CroisiEurope
We’ve written in the past that there are two basic kinds of voyages you can take down the waterways of the world: river cruising and barging. Both are different products. While river cruising is … [Read more...] about Barging Through France With CroisiEurope