http://www.rivercruiseadvisor.com Your One-Stop Source For Advice and Guidance on River Cruises Mon, 05 Jan 2009 12:10:08 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en One of the highlights of the Budapest to Amsterdam river cruise on AMA Waterways' Amacello was a special Bavarian Beer Tasting between Bamberg and Wurzburg. The session was exceptionally well presented - educational, tasteful and with a touch of humor. To experience the full 23-minute presentation (without the beer, of ... http://www.rivercruiseadvisor.com/2009/01/bavarian-beer-tasting/ On the Main River, between Bamberg and Wurzburg, Germany, AMA Waterways' Amacello makes its way along the icy canal. It is snowing in Wurzburg, creating a fairy-tale-like setting. Some of the Australian passengers on board say this cruise marks the first time they've ever seen snow. Most passengers disembarked in Nuremberg, ... http://www.rivercruiseadvisor.com/2009/01/holiday-on-ice/ Austria's third largest city, Linz is a charming town where river cruisers dock alongside the Danube's banks within walking distance of the city center. Most tourists head for the Hauptplatz, reputed to be Europe's largest baroque square, where you can take a seat in a cafe to try the famous ... http://www.rivercruiseadvisor.com/2009/01/linz-austria-european-cultural-capital-2009/ How do you make the most of a few hours in Vienna? First, know that Vienna holds many hidden treasures. There's a lot more to the city than tourists see on the surface. "The soul of Vienna is behind doors that you don't easily find and in hidden cellars that ... http://www.rivercruiseadvisor.com/2008/12/exploring-venerable-vienna-austria/ Slovakia’s capital, Bratislava was a “capital in exile” for Hungary’s kings and archbishops during Turkey’s occupation of Hungary and most of the middle Danube basin from 1526 to 1784. River cruisers typically do not overnight in Bratislava. But even a few hours is sufficient to appreciate Slovakia's capital. The Old ... http://www.rivercruiseadvisor.com/2008/12/bratislava-slovakia/ Regarded as one of Europe's most attractive cities, Budapest is beautiful no matter what time of year. Those on river cruises departing Budapest will find the Hungarian capital easy to get around and exciting to visit. Situated on opposite sides of the Danube, Buda and Pest were united in the 19th ... http://www.rivercruiseadvisor.com/2008/12/beautiful-bountiful-budapest/ AMA Waterways' Amacello departs Budapest tonight at 10 p.m. for a seven-night cruise that ends in Nuremberg, Germany. Posted are links to photos of Budapest taken on December 28. Click here to launch a Flickr slideshow or click on the thumbnails below to view individual photos. [flickr album=72157611784497390 num=30 size=Thumbnail] http://www.rivercruiseadvisor.com/2008/12/river-cruising-from-budapest-hungary/ Junior suites are spacious on AMA Waterways, which boasts Europe's youngest fleet of river cruise vessels. I'm currently cruising the Danube River on Amalegro in Junior Suite 303, which measures a generous 255 square feet. The queen-sized bed is oh-so-cozy, and the bathroom has a deep tub and separate shower, with ... http://www.rivercruiseadvisor.com/2008/12/danube-river-cruises-living-the-suite-life-on-ama-waterways/ New photos posted from early December's Danube river cruise on AMA Waterways. Amalegro is currently sailing Christmas Market cruises. Click AMA Waterways Danube river cruise or select from the thumbnails below. [flickr album=72157610563579902 num=30 size=Square] http://www.rivercruiseadvisor.com/2008/12/ama-waterways-danube-river-cruise-photos-posted/ Perhaps the biggest surprise for passengers on Peter Deilmann Cruises’ Mozart is that they will get to put their swimsuits to good use. Indeed, many of the passengers I spoke with on a September sailing along the Danube were astonished to learn that the five-star river cruiser offered a warm ... http://www.rivercruiseadvisor.com/2008/10/size-matters-peter-deilmann%e2%80%99s-mozart-2/