While multiple dining venues have been standard on practically every deep-ocean cruise ship to enter service in the past decade, many river cruise ships tend to offer meals only in the ship’s main … [Read more...] about River Cruise Basics: Multiple Dining Venues
River Cruise Basics: Step-Out Balconies
There’s no doubt that the river cruise industry is changing and evolving at a rapid pace. Innovations and new features crop up with every new ship that floats out on the water, as river cruise lines … [Read more...] about River Cruise Basics: Step-Out Balconies
River Cruise Basics: Onboard Bicycles
If you’re looking to explore and get a little exercise on your next European river cruise, you'll be glad to know that an increasing number of river cruise lines are offering the use of bicycles while … [Read more...] about River Cruise Basics: Onboard Bicycles
A Journey through France aboard Avalon Creativity
For the past week, Avid Cruiser and River Cruise Advisor-founder Ralph Grizzle has been sailing through France aboard Avalon Waterways’ 2009-built Avalon Creativity along with his teenage son, … [Read more...] about A Journey through France aboard Avalon Creativity
Room Service Roundup
It’s something that most of us tend to take for granted: Room Service. A staple feature of nearly every hotel and deep-ocean cruise line out there, many properties and ships offer at least a modest … [Read more...] about Room Service Roundup
Unique Itinerary: Avalon’s European Splendor
For us here at River Cruise Advisor, browsing through a stack of river cruise brochures is a bit of a guilty pleasure. Post-it notes come out, pens are un-capped, and we begin circling the itineraries … [Read more...] about Unique Itinerary: Avalon’s European Splendor