Rostock, Germany-based A-Rosa has been specializing in river cruises along Europe’s Rhine, Danube, and Rhone/Saone rivers for the past 12 years. Primarily catering to the German-speaking market, … [Read more...] about A-Rosa Targets North America
Search Results for: danube river
A Look Back: Christmas Markets with AmaWaterways’ AmaLyra
About this time last year, I was gearing up for my first-ever foray into river cruising. Not only that, but I was jumping into the deep end of the pool and embarking on a Holiday-themed Christmas … [Read more...] about A Look Back: Christmas Markets with AmaWaterways’ AmaLyra
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
A Day in Vienna, Austria
A few weeks ago, guests aboard Tauck’s Swiss Jewel — including myself — had the opportunity to spend the day at their leisure enjoying all that the historic city of Vienna had to offer. What follows … [Read more...] about A Day in Vienna, Austria
Adventures Ashore: Hiking to Durnstein Castle
About a month ago, I was in the beautiful town of Durnstein, Austria. Nestled among green vineyards, rolling hills and bordered by the meandering Danube, Durnstein can be readily identified from the … [Read more...] about Adventures Ashore: Hiking to Durnstein Castle
A Day in Bratislava
This morning, guests aboard Tauck’s Swiss Jewel had their first experience with one of the many locks that line the Danube. The Gabcikovo Lock is the largest one along our itinerary route, rising … [Read more...] about A Day in Bratislava