Recently, luxury ocean cruise line Crystal Cruises announced its intention to go nearly completely non-smoking beginning in 2014. Because of that, we thought it would be a good time to look at smoking … [Read more...] about River Cruise Basics: Onboard Smoking Policies
Six Tips For Booking Your 2013 River Cruise
You’ve probably read about the high demand for river cruises right now. If you’ve considered taking one this summer, you may want to plan ahead — much further ahead. River cruises during the … [Read more...] about Six Tips For Booking Your 2013 River Cruise
River Cruise Basics: The Frequent Flyer Points Game
One of the greatest obstacles of any river cruise can be finding affordable airfare. While some lines - most notably A-ROSA - include economy-class airfare as part of the cost of the cruise itself, … [Read more...] about River Cruise Basics: The Frequent Flyer Points Game
River Cruise Advice: Which side of the ship is better?
It’s a question that comes up again and again: What side of the ship should I book my stateroom on? The root of the question itself is understandable: There is a lot to see along the waterways of … [Read more...] about River Cruise Advice: Which side of the ship is better?
Four River Cruise Myths
Before I set out on my first Europe river cruise, I was already what you might call an “experienced cruiser.” This led me to believe - erroneously, I might add - that I knew what to expect on a river … [Read more...] about Four River Cruise Myths
River Cruise Basics: Applying for a Visa
After sailing the waterways of Europe, many North American travellers are beginning to look at some of river cruising’s more exotic destinations, like Asia, Russia and even the Amazon. But if you’re … [Read more...] about River Cruise Basics: Applying for a Visa