She's a beauty, the new Loire Princesse, that is. I will be showing you plenty of her when I step aboard April 9 for a six-day cruise along the lazy Loire River, with its shallow depths (hence, the … [Read more...] about Loire Princesse Preview: An Innovative Ship With A Soul
Canal Cruising: Climbing Mont Saint Clair
When you visit beautiful Sète, you will be in constant awe of the mountain that the seaside town is built around. Mont Saint Clair rises above the sea, and overlooks the town with a constant promise … [Read more...] about Canal Cruising: Climbing Mont Saint Clair
Meet The People Who Built CroisiEurope’s New Loire Princesse
In this podcast, I interview the people responsible for creating CroisiEurope's new Loire Princesse, the first "hotel" ship ever to operate on the Loire River. The innovative vessel features … [Read more...] about Meet The People Who Built CroisiEurope’s New Loire Princesse
Canal Cruising: Étang de Thau, Shellfish & Oysters
The second largest lake in France, the Étang de Thau is a beautiful and diverse basin in the Languedoc-Roussillon region in Southern France. The basin is composed of several lagoons, and connects to … [Read more...] about Canal Cruising: Étang de Thau, Shellfish & Oysters
Room Service: Which River Cruise Companies Offer It?
Room service is an amenity that is not always available on river cruise ships. Some companies do offer it, but it's usually available only during dining hours for breakfast, lunch and dinner - not 24 … [Read more...] about Room Service: Which River Cruise Companies Offer It?
Are There Elevators on River Cruise Ships?
River cruise ships are much smaller in size when compared to ocean-going vessels. Elevators are always part of a large ship's structure, but this isn't necessarily true for smaller ships. While … [Read more...] about Are There Elevators on River Cruise Ships?