Zambezi & Chobe River Cruise Guide: What Does It Cost?
A cruise on the Zambezi and Chobe rivers is not a “river cruise” in the traditional European sense; it is a floating safari. Operating primarily on the Chobe River (a major tributary of the Zambezi) along the border of Namibia and Botswana, these cruises offer a vantage point that land-based jeeps cannot match. In 2026, […]
Saone River Cruise Guide: What Does It Cost?
While the Rhône is famous for the Roman ruins and lavender of Provence, its northern sister, the Saône (pronounced Sone), is the liquid gateway to Burgundy. Most “Southern France” cruises actually combine these two rivers, but the Saône is where the pace slows down and the focus shifts entirely to the “Terroir”—that mystical French combination […]
Rhône River Cruise Guide: What Does A Rhône Cruise Cost?
What is a Rhone river cruise going to cost me and how does the cruise I am looking at compare to Rhone river cruises offered by other companies?
CroisiEurope Announces Wine-Focused Rhône & Saône Cruise for 2026
CroisiEurope, Europe’s largest river cruise operator, has announced a new wine-themed itinerary along the Rhône and Saône rivers, launching October 21, 2026. The seven-night cruise offers guests the chance to explore some of France’s most renowned and scenic wine regions, paired with immersive cultural excursions. Sailing round trip from Lyon aboard the MS Rhône Princess, […]
Flavors Of Burgundy: A Relaxed River Cruise Through France’s Famed Wine Region
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.
Where River Cruising Began: A ‘Fire Boat’ On The Saône
Most early steamboats had the nasty habit of sinking, but on one July day in 1783, a 32-year-old Frenchman succeeded in traveling upstream on the Saône river by steam, giving birth to the river cruise industry as we know it today.