Last year at this time, this space featured a look ahead — 2012: The Year of the River Cruise. Certainly, we were informed and expected 2012 to be a good year for river cruising. What … [Read more...] about River Cruising 2013: A Look At Some Of The New Programs In The Year Ahead
In Pictures: the Sleek Ships of the Danube
One of the things I enjoy most about river cruising, aside from the convenience and wonderful ports of call, is that it gives me the chance to see a wide variety of river cruise vessels up-close. And … [Read more...] about In Pictures: the Sleek Ships of the Danube
River Cruise Basics: Gym & Spa Facilities
They’re de-facto features aboard oceangoing cruise ships, but Spa and Gymnasium facilities aboard river cruise ships aren’t such a sure thing. Part of the reason for this has to do with available … [Read more...] about River Cruise Basics: Gym & Spa Facilities
AmaWaterways Donates River Cruises
Chatsworth, California-based AmaWaterways had the opportunity to give back to its homebase community recently at the 22nd Annual La Grande Affair, a black-tie gala that benefits the Los Angeles Center … [Read more...] about AmaWaterways Donates River Cruises
AmaWaterways Wins Porthole Readers Award
In the river cruise industry, competition is fierce, and the battle to win the hearts and minds (not to mention, wallets) of potential travellers is an ongoing one that not only breeds creativity, but … [Read more...] about AmaWaterways Wins Porthole Readers Award
A Look Back: Christmas Markets with AmaWaterways’ AmaLyra
About this time last year, I was gearing up for my first-ever foray into river cruising. Not only that, but I was jumping into the deep end of the pool and embarking on a Holiday-themed Christmas … [Read more...] about A Look Back: Christmas Markets with AmaWaterways’ AmaLyra