For decades, river cruising has largely been a pursuit for couples; families and solo cruisers need not apply. But in the run-up to the 2017 river cruise season, that old way of thinking is quickly going out the door, as river cruise lines move to court multi-generational families and solo cruisers eager to try their […]
Travel Tips: Five Essential Items You Need To Pack For Your River Cruise
Packing for any cruise is always a difficult challenge. After all, there are a number of considerations to take into effect, from the anticipated weather to the expected temperature to what you’ll want to wear at night. And, of course, how you pack also depends quite heavily on the dress code of the river cruise […]
River Cruises For Budget Travelers
River cruises are a wonderful vacation choice. Active, educational and immersive, they’re a great choice for couples looking for an alternative to big-ship cruises or long, monotonous overland tours by motorcoach. One thing river cruises aren’t, however, is inexpensive. Most river cruises come at a relatively high price point when compared to ocean cruises, running […]
Five Perks of Off-Season River Cruises
If you haven’t already noticed, the weather outside for most of us is starting to change. The summer season is definitely over, and fall is upon us. But that doesn’t mean you can’t take a river cruise. In fact, there are a number of great reasons you should consider river cruising during the “off-season” – […]
River Cruise Basics: River Cruise Seasons
Much like ocean cruises, not all river cruise destinations operate on a year-round basis. On the oceangoing side of things, you’d expect that cruises to Alaska would only operate in the summer months, and that the bulk of cruises through the Caribbean would take place in the winter. But what about a Danube river cruise? […]
