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
Ship Profile: Avalon Felicity
Built in 2010, Avalon Felicity sails the exquisite waterways between Amsterdam and Basel along the incredible Rhine. At 361 feet in length, she carries just 138 passengers in a setting that is … [Read more...] about Ship Profile: Avalon Felicity
Live Report From Europe: Aboard Scenic’s New Crystal
Beginning next week at this time, I'll be stepping aboard Scenic Tours' new Scenic Crystal. We've written up a preview of the Scenic Crystal here on River Cruise Advisor. Next Wednesday, I'll be … [Read more...] about Live Report From Europe: Aboard Scenic’s New Crystal
The Future of AmaWaterways: AmaPrima
In 2013, AmaWaterways will take delivery of an entirely new class of river cruise ship, beginning with the 164-guest, 443-foot long AmaPrima. Designed to resemble the classic oceangoing yachts, … [Read more...] about The Future of AmaWaterways: AmaPrima
The Emergence of Modern River Cruising: The Viking Age
By the mid 1990s, river cruising as we know it today was slowly beginning to establish itself, though its eventual popularity was far from instant. By the summer of 1993, there were a number of … [Read more...] about The Emergence of Modern River Cruising: The Viking Age
My First Experience On A River
My first experience on a river ended up being a Mother's Nightmare. No kidding. The year was 1985, and I had been bicycling and backpacking in New Zealand when, near Queenstown, a rafting trip on … [Read more...] about My First Experience On A River