With the recovery of the wreck of the Costa Concordia well underway, a lot of focus has once again been cast on safety measures in place aboard cruise ships. A cruise is one of the safest vacations … [Read more...] about River Cruise Basics: Safety on the Rivers
River Cruise Basics: The Suite Life
Once upon a time, setting out on the waterways of the world meant compromising on space. Many river cruise ship staterooms offered little more than a small table, a window, and two Pullman-style … [Read more...] about River Cruise Basics: The Suite Life
River Cruise Basics: Food Ashore
I will admit it: I used to be one of those people that would always rush back to the ship for lunch. Part of my rationale was that, aboard the ship, my food was already paid for. With river … [Read more...] about River Cruise Basics: Food Ashore
River Cruising: It’s For Young People Too
River cruising is one of the hottest facets of the travel industry right now, and certainly remains the fastest-growing segment of the cruise industry. Yet whenever I talk to people about river … [Read more...] about River Cruising: It’s For Young People Too
To Tour or Not: Making the Most of Your Time Ashore
One of the chief issues that often crops up on river cruises is that of what to do in each port of call. Sure, each river cruise line offers a selection of complementary excursions in each port that … [Read more...] about To Tour or Not: Making the Most of Your Time Ashore
River Cruise Basics: Travel Insurance
Whenever you’re planning any trip, it’s always a good idea to make sure you have adequate travel insurance, and this still holds true for river cruises. But there’s more than meets the eye to this … [Read more...] about River Cruise Basics: Travel Insurance