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 […]
Seine River Cruise Guide: What Does It Cost?
A Seine River cruise is the quintessential “French Masterpiece” itinerary. While the Rhône offers the sun-drenched flavors of Provence, the Seine is a sophisticated blend of Parisian glamour, Impressionist art and profound World War II history. Almost every itinerary is a roundtrip journey from Paris. One of the most magical aspects of this river is […]
Paddlewheel Cruises On The Seine: CroisiEurope Announces Two New Itineraries For 2026
CroisiEurope, Europe’s largest river cruise operator, has announced its first-ever paddlewheel cruises on the Seine River, debuting in 2026 aboard the MS R.E. Waydelich L.J.. The new itineraries will make CroisiEurope the only river line offering paddlewheel sailings in northern France, combining small-ship comfort with access to the Seine’s most historic towns and landscapes. Two […]
The Expansion Of AmaWaterways Concierge Golf Program Brings Golfers To France
AmaWaterways Concierge Golf Program is headed to a new destination: France. Starting in 2026, golf enthusiasts can enjoy a unique blend of championship-level play and luxury river cruising along the Seine aboard AmaDante, as part of the Impressions of the Seine & Paris itinerary.
Explore The Christmas Markets Of The Seine With Tauck
With the holiday season upon us, Tauck has announced a new 2025 river cruise celebrating the traditional Christmas markets and other holiday happenings along the River Seine in France.
Normandy On Two Wheels: Cycling With Backroads Along The Seine
This past spring, I was a guest of Backroads as we explored Normandy on two wheels. Our home base was AmaLyra, which operates on the Seine for AmaWaterways. Each morning, we’d set out on our bikes to pedal through gorgeous countryside, most days having lunch at Backroads-curated restaurants. There was so much more than riding and eating, however. Though I’d cruised the Seine several times, I’d never seen Normandy the way that Backroads presented it to 21 of us during one fun-filled and enriching week in May.