River cruise ships calling on Linz, Austria typically offer passengers the choice of setting out on an optional excursion to a nearby town. Most common is a day-trip to Salzburg, Austria, the town … [Read more...] about Exploring Cesky Krumlov Castle & Beyond
Exploring the Blue Danube with Tauck
We spent the last 12 days sailing the magnificent Danube from Budapest to Prague abaord Tauck's Swiss Jewel. Here's the recap from our day-by-day voyage, along with the appropriate links. It seems … [Read more...] about Exploring the Blue Danube with Tauck
Along the Danube – In Pictures
A river cruise is quite different from a deep-ocean cruise. That may come as no surprise to most of you, but for those who have not yet had the privilege of sailing the waterways of the world, a river … [Read more...] about Along the Danube – In Pictures
Salzburg, or Cesky Krumlov?
In a few weeks’ time, I will be boarding Tauck’s Swiss Jewel for an exciting adventure along the Danube. Traveling from Budapest to Prague, my 12-night itinerary includes stops in some of the most … [Read more...] about Salzburg, or Cesky Krumlov?
Destination Profile: Europe
Of all the available destinations in which to take a river cruise, Europe remains the epicentre of the river cruising world. The concept of river cruising as we know it today was largely born here, … [Read more...] about Destination Profile: Europe
A World of New Possibilities for Avalon in 2013
Avalon Waterways is rapidly expanding its fleet. The company just introduced two brand-new Suite Ships in Europe and announced details of its new Avalon Choice concept that provides guests the ability … [Read more...] about A World of New Possibilities for Avalon in 2013