Looks can deceive. Rarely, for example, will Scenic appear as the lowest-priced operator when comparing river cruises on similar itineraries. In my story, What Scenic Does Differently In Bordeaux, Scenic’s per diems for eight-day Bordeaux itineraries were considerably higher than AmaWaterways (by 28 percent), CroisiEurope (by 90 percent) and Viking (by 45 percent). On some […]
Summer Plans? To Save Big on Christmas Markets River Cruises, Naturally.
Summer has officially arrived. While sugarplums and candy canes might not be dancing in your heads, it’s a sweet time to book a holiday-themed river cruise. AmaWaterways just announced a limited-time offer that could save you up to $1,500 on 2017 Christmas markets theme cruises, if you book by July 31, 2017. Don’t delay, as these sailings […]
Uniworld Announces Fully Inclusive Cruise and Air for Select 2018 Itineraries
Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection announced the launch of The Masterpiece Collection, a selection of 2018 itineraries fully inclusive of cruise and air. The offering, valid through September 30, 2017, applies to all departure dates on select 2018 itineraries, including Gems of Northern Italy, Splendors of Italy, Paris & Normandy, Remarkable Rhine, European Jewels, Legendary […]
In Bordeaux, What Scenic Does Differently
Five companies operate river cruises in Bordeaux: AmaWaterways, CroisiEurope (with two ships), Scenic, Uniworld and Viking. All five companies run similarly sized vessels, similar itineraries and similar land programs, and visit more or less the same destinations. Libourne, with excursions to nearby Saint-Émilion; Pauillac, for outings in the Medoc region; Blaye, with its impressive fortress; […]
Uniworld’s S.S. Joie de Vivre Set to Sail Seine
Uniworld’s newest Super Ship, the S.S. Joie de Vivre, set sail on its maiden voyage along the historic Seine River on March 27th. The inaugural events included a christening ceremony in Paris led by the ship’s Godmother, Dame Joan Collins. Following the event, the S.S. Joie de Vivre embarked on its journey through Northern France along Uniworld’s Paris & Normandy itinerary, […]
