Doing my first river cruise alone was one of the most fulfilling travel experiences of my life. There is something about traveling solo that makes me feel fiercely independent and unstoppable. The … [Read more...] about The Best River Cruise Lines For Solo Travelers
Cargo-Ladened & Pulled By Mules: The First Converted Barge To Cruise The French Canals
In previous posts, we learned how river cruising evolved from an experimental steamboat on the Saône to paddle-wheelers plying rivers in the United States and Europe. These evolutions, however, were … [Read more...] about Cargo-Ladened & Pulled By Mules: The First Converted Barge To Cruise The French Canals
Crystal Announces New Vaccine Requirement
Crystal announced that it has updated its new health and safety protocols to now require all guests to be fully inoculated with a COVID-19 vaccine at least 14 days prior to their Crystal cruise. … [Read more...] about Crystal Announces New Vaccine Requirement
AmaWaterways’ Floriade Horticultural Expo Cruises
As bookings for AmaWaterways’ 2022 river cruise season have reached record levels, the line announced a limited number of staterooms remain to welcome guests during The Netherlands’ Floriade Expo - a … [Read more...] about AmaWaterways’ Floriade Horticultural Expo Cruises
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
Avalon Waterways’ New Health And Safety Requirements
This week, the Globus family of brands – consisting of Globus, Cosmos, Avalon Waterways and Monograms – announced important updates to its pre-trip Health & Safety Protocols including proof of … [Read more...] about Avalon Waterways’ New Health And Safety Requirements
