While Europe may be the de-facto destination for the majority of river cruisers, the United States recently played host to the christening of a river cruise ship whose history is as exciting as her … [Read more...] about The Rebirth of the American Queen
Scenic Tours, French Country Waterways, and Ten Good Reasons to River Cruise
When I embarked on my first river cruise in December, a lot of my friends thought I was crazy. The thought of traveling to the wintry chill of Europe one week before Christmas didn’t leave most of … [Read more...] about Scenic Tours, French Country Waterways, and Ten Good Reasons to River Cruise
Embarking Scenic Crystal: First Impressions, Day One
One thing became apparent after I stepped aboard the new Scenic Crystal this afternoon in Rudesheim, Germany. The age of luxury river cruising is well underway. Consider the following, in … [Read more...] about Embarking Scenic Crystal: First Impressions, Day One
Ship Profile: AmaLyra
Launched in 2009, the beautiful duo of the AmaLyra and AmaDolce joined the AMAWATERWAYS‘ fleet, as sister ships to AmaDante and near-sister ships to AmaCello (2008), AmaLegro (2007) and AmaDagio … [Read more...] about Ship Profile: AmaLyra
Port Profile: Xi’an, China
A popular stop on many Asian river cruise itineraries, Xi’an is an impressive Chinese city perhaps most famous for its incredible Terracotta Army. One of the oldest cities in China, Xi’an’s history … [Read more...] about Port Profile: Xi’an, China
The Making of a Viking Longship
Have you ever wanted to know what goes into the making of a brand-new river cruise ship? Viking River Cruises thinks so, which is why the company has developed a stunning movie showcasing the … [Read more...] about The Making of a Viking Longship