Low water levels continue to affect sailings in Europe on the Danube and Elbe rivers. In an ironic twist, high water levels are necessitating changes along the Mississippi in America. Viking River … [Read more...] about Water Levels Affect Danube, Elbe and Mississippi River Cruises
Tauck Wins Travel + Leisure Award
For the third time in four years, Tauck has been named “World’s Best River Cruise Line” by readers of the popular Travel + Leisure magazine. “We provide a complete destination experience with all … [Read more...] about Tauck Wins Travel + Leisure Award
American Cruise Lines launches new Mississippi paddlewheeler
On June 29, American Cruise Lines’s newest riverboat was launched from the Chesapeake Shipbuilding yards in Salisbury, Maryland. The as-yet-unnamed paddlewheeler was launched sideways into the … [Read more...] about American Cruise Lines launches new Mississippi paddlewheeler
Elbe & Danube Low Water Update – July 1
Water levels on the Elbe and Danube rivers continue to be unusually low, forcing some river cruise lines to modify itineraries and perform ‘ship-swaps’ along the stretch of the Danube between Passau … [Read more...] about Elbe & Danube Low Water Update – July 1
Low Water Levels Disrupt Danube, Elbe River Cruises
Low water levels on the Danube and Elbe Rivers are wreaking havoc with departures scheduled the last few days of this month and, in some cases, affected sailings are stretching into July. On the … [Read more...] about Low Water Levels Disrupt Danube, Elbe River Cruises
Day 5 – CroisiEurope Botticelli: Honfleur & Côte Fleurie
River Cruise Advisor's Ralph Grizzle is currently sailing aboard CroisiEurope's Botticelli. Today, he explores Honfleur & Cote Fleurie with a mini-report. You can follow along with his entire … [Read more...] about Day 5 – CroisiEurope Botticelli: Honfleur & Côte Fleurie