The True Cost of River Cruising: 2026 Price Comparison Charts by River

What does a river cruise really cost? If you’ve spent any time looking at cruise line websites, you know that lead-in rates rarely tell the whole story. Between port charges, gratuities, laundry and varying levels of shore excursion inclusions, comparing “Line A” to “Line B” is often an apples-to-oranges nightmare. To solve this, we developed […]
Rhine River Cruise Guide: What Does A Rhine Cruise Cost?

What’s a Rhine River cruise going to cost me, and how does it compare to others? Check out our Rhine River Cruise Pricing Charts.
My Dream Cruise On The Rhine & Moselle: A River Cruise & Extensions Spanning Nearly Three Weeks

My “Dream Cruise” had been almost two years in the making. The idea took root in January of 2023 and became a reality this past October when three dozen of us trundled off to Amsterdam to board AmaPrima for an 11-night river cruise. Here’s how the Dream Cruise came to be and how it played out.
A Cruise Manager’s Perspective: The Magic Of AmaWaterways & The Enduring Appeal Of The Rhine & Moselle Rivers

During our October Dream Cruise, I sat down with Jasmina Pastragus, AmaPrima’s cruise manager. Jasmina shared her insights on what makes The Rhine & Moselle Fairytales itinerary so special. She also reflected on her favorite ports of call, the importance of paying attention to guest preferences, and the thoughtful details that elevate the AmaWaterways experience.
Escaping Hurricanes: Live From The Rhine

Luckily, we were able to depart for our planned Dream Cruise from Amsterdam. We endured the first few days of the storm and caught one of the first flights out of Asheville. It was with relief that we boarded AmaPrima in Amsterdam, and now we’re more than halfway through what has already proven to be a memorable river cruise.
Walkable Ports Of Call On The Rhine & Moselle

In this post, I thought it would be useful to outline where your ship may dock at several of the ports of call on the Rhine and Moselle. This information is particularly useful to those of us on my Dream Cruise starting on October 2, 2024. I offer all of this with a caveat: Please note that the docking locations are subject to changes. This info is what was currently planned when I wrote this post.