Before getting into the meat of this article, I would like to take a moment to praise CroisiEurope. Here's five reasons why I think the Strasbourg-based company is an exceptional cruise … [Read more...] about Five Reasons Why CroisiEurope Is Exceptional, Plus New River, Barge & Coastal Programs For 2022/23
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Paddle-Wheelers On The Mississippi, Steamboats On The Rhine & The Rise Of KD River Line
In our last post, we learned how steam engines were adapted to propel riverboats in Europe and the United States (if you missed that post, see Where River Cruising Began: A ‘Fire Boat’ On The Saône). … [Read more...] about Paddle-Wheelers On The Mississippi, Steamboats On The Rhine & The Rise Of KD River Line
Where River Cruising Began: A ‘Fire Boat’ On The Saône
In 1783, in the city of Lyon, a 32-year-old engineer and inventor did something remarkable: He unwittingly gave birth to river cruising as we know it today. On what was presumably a warm day in … [Read more...] about Where River Cruising Began: A ‘Fire Boat’ On The Saône
CroisiEurope Offers 15 Percent Savings For 2020 Cruises
CroisiEurope guests who book a new 2020 European cruise departure by August 31, 2019 will receive 15 percent off published fares (excluding barge cruises). CroisiEurope doesn't just do river cruises. … [Read more...] about CroisiEurope Offers 15 Percent Savings For 2020 Cruises
How River Cruising is Evolving
From Active Excursions to Lavish Amenities, the Changing World of River Cruising Two decades ago, the river cruise landscape looked very different from today. Few of the lines we enjoy sailing … [Read more...] about How River Cruising is Evolving
Three Modes Of River Cruising: River Cruisers, Barges and Paddlewheelers
Three Modes Of River Cruising: River Cruisers, Barges and Paddlewheelers. Which Should You Choose? While there are invariably differences between vessels—some boast indoor pools, spas, multiple … [Read more...] about Three Modes Of River Cruising: River Cruisers, Barges and Paddlewheelers