Last week, I told you that I was preparing for my first trip to Europe since October of 2019. I promised to answer your questions about how I was gearing up for this trip, which is on Crystal Debussy, … [Read more...] about Your Questions Answered: Snagging $600 Business Class & A ‘Free’ Stay At The Waldorf Astoria
The 47-Day River Cruise Through Europe
Is this river cruising’s world cruise equivalent? In June 2023, AmaWaterways will offer a 46-night exploration of Europe that sails through 14 countries on seven rivers. While full details will be … [Read more...] about The 47-Day River Cruise Through Europe
Where River Cruising Began: A ‘Fire Boat’ On The Saône
In 1783, in the city of Lyon, a 32-year-old engineer and inventor did something remarkable: He unwittingly gave birth to river cruising as we know it today. On what was presumably a warm day in … [Read more...] about Where River Cruising Began: A ‘Fire Boat’ On The Saône
Live From Ponant & The River Seine: Is This What Future Cruising Looks Like?
Belgian maritime photographer and writer Mike Louagie is on board Ponant's first cruise since coronavirus sidelined ships this past spring. Today, Mike reports to us from Le Dumont d’Urville from the … [Read more...] about Live From Ponant & The River Seine: Is This What Future Cruising Looks Like?
What’s Happening With Ports of Call In France?
On May 6, our panelists included representatives from the French Atlantic Ports. We can't promise champagne delivered to your doorstep, but we can promise an informative discussion with official reps … [Read more...] about What’s Happening With Ports of Call In France?
We Missed The Boat, But You Don’t Have To
Yep, we missed the boat alright. But we did so on purpose. That's because on a barge you can cycle or walk along the old tow paths that line the canals in France, chasing the barge, but chasing at a … [Read more...] about We Missed The Boat, But You Don’t Have To
