Croatia City Guides

A Taste of Burgundy, A Heart for Home: Join Us on a Fundraising River Cruise for Hurricane Helene Relief

July 5, 2025 No Comments

Join us for a journey through the enchanting wine region of Burgundy on a special fundraising river cruise. Set sail aboard the AmaCello on April 23, 2026, and indulge in exquisite food and wine while supporting Western North Carolina’s recovery from Hurricane Helene. Experience intimate excursions, daily wine tastings, and the beauty of the serene Saône River. With every stateroom booked, AmaWaterways will donate $200 to help WNC rebuild. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore France’s storied wine country and make a difference.

Flavors Of Burgundy: A Relaxed River Cruise Through France’s Famed Wine Region

July 5, 2025 No Comments

Sail through the heart of Burgundy aboard AmaWaterways’ AmaCello on a relaxed journey along the Saône. From vineyard-draped hills to charming, lesser-known towns, Flavors of Burgundy blends fine wine, rich history, and French charm. Join us April 23, 2026, with optional stays in Geneva and Paris to bookend the cruise.

A Week On The Columbia & Snake Rivers Changed My Mind About U.S. Cruises

July 1, 2025 6 Comments

After a week on the American Jazz, sailing from Clarkston to Stevenson, Washington, with stops in Astoria, Pendleton, Mt. St. Helens and a bunch of towns you’ve probably never heard of, I can tell you – I was wrong in the best way. It was beautiful and fun and easy, and it surprised me at almost every turn.

CroisiEurope’s New Hotel Barge Cruise To Take In Belgium’s Magical Christmas Markets

June 26, 2025 No Comments

CroisiEurope’s hotel barge cruise will explore the Christmas markets of Belgium. Set sail between Bruges and Ghent on a four-day adventure this December 2025. Experience the allure of Bruges’ markets, featuring traditional chalets and ice skating, while enjoying Ghent’s dynamic ‘Winter in Ghent’ festival, which boasts over 150 stalls.

Simon Says: At 62, This AmaWaterways’ Cruise Manager Wasn’t Looking For A Job, But As We Discovered, The Job Was Looking For Him

June 26, 2025 No Comments

Simon Armstrong is a one-of-a-kind cruise manager. At 62, he wasn’t looking for the job, but we were lucky to have him during our Flavors of Burgundy cruise along the Saone river.

On AmaWaterways: Discovering The Art Of Barrel-Making In Burgundy

June 24, 2025 2 Comments

Just outside Dijon, in the heart of Burgundy’s wine country, I spent a morning learning about the age-old craft of cooperage—the shaping, bending and binding of oak into barrels. I was invited to Burgundy to review AmaWaterways‘ Flavors of Burgundy river cruise and its excursions

Jungle Bound: CroisiEurope’s New Amazon Itineraries

June 23, 2025 No Comments

Europe’s largest river cruise operator, CroisiEurope, has revealed details of its new Amazon itineraries which will launch in 2027 onboard luxury newbuild, the MV Brasilian Dream, and offer a unique eco-tourism experience along the Amazon River, the Rio Negro, the Solimões, the Arapiuns and the Tapajós up to the Colombian border.

From Vision To Voyage: AmaMagdalena’s Christening Marks Milestone For River Cruising

June 23, 2025 No Comments

History was made on Colombia’s Magdalena River this week as AmaWaterways officially christened AmaMagdalena, the region’s first-ever luxury river cruise ship.

Life On Riverside Debussy: When The Ship Becomes The Destination

June 15, 2025 1 Comment

There’s a lot to love about river cruising – the ease, the scenery, the history-packed towns. But for travelers who’ve done these itineraries before, it’s not always the ports of call that leave a lasting impression. That’s where Riverside Luxury Cruises stood apart for me on my last Rhine sailing – not just in the ports, but in the experience onboard.