Last week, Avid Cruiser and River Cruise Advisor founder Ralph Grizzle spent some time barging aboard European Waterways' Panache, sailing through the beautiful Alsace and Lorraine regions of France. … [Read more...] about Barging through Alsace and Lorraine on European Waterways’ Panache
Save some money – Take a river cruise
Let’s face it: Travel can be expensive, and the costs of land-based travel can add up in a hurry. Doling out for flights, hotels, transfers, not to mention food and drinks, can bring tears to the … [Read more...] about Save some money – Take a river cruise
River Cruise Basics: Theme Cruises
While the appeal of seeing some of Europe’s most famous cities, sights and attractions aboard an elegant and luxurious river cruise ship is immediately apparent, there’s another exciting facet that … [Read more...] about River Cruise Basics: Theme Cruises
The Emergence of Barging, Part II
In our last post, we touched on how the barging industry came into existence, driven largely by circumstance and the actions of a few enterprising individuals. But even as the concept of barging grew … [Read more...] about The Emergence of Barging, Part II
The Emergence of Barging, Part I
Before there was river cruising, there was barging. Historically, barges were used to transport goods along the waterways of Europe. They could carry bulk and other cargo that was difficult to … [Read more...] about The Emergence of Barging, Part I
A&K’s river barge business sees continued growth
Abercrombie & Kent is continuing to grow and expand its luxury river barge business with a new barge in southwest France launching next year, as well as double- and triple-digit sales increases in … [Read more...] about A&K’s river barge business sees continued growth