After a much-welcomed thunderstorm last night, we stepped off AmaPrima this morning in Vilshofen, Germany, ending five days on board AmaWaterways' newest vessel and temperatures in Austria and Germany … [Read more...] about 12 Things To Like About The New AmaPrima
Continuing Our AmaWaterways Reviews: Introducing The New AmaPrima
As part of our continuing series of AmaWaterways reviews for River Cruise Advisor, I'm in Vienna, Austria, to experience innovations on the newly-launched AmaPrima — including a … [Read more...] about Continuing Our AmaWaterways Reviews: Introducing The New AmaPrima
River Cruise Trends
A mere 12 months ago, you could describe the entire river cruise industry as being “hot” and getting hotter. After all, more new vessels were coming on-line than at any other point in history, and … [Read more...] about River Cruise Trends
Water Levels and European River Cruising
This week, Ralph Grizzle is sailing aboard Viking River Cruises’ elegant new Viking Odin, one of six Viking Longships that entered service this year, and part of a larger order that will see ten … [Read more...] about Water Levels and European River Cruising
A Day in Vienna, Austria
A few weeks ago, guests aboard Tauck’s Swiss Jewel — including myself — had the opportunity to spend the day at their leisure enjoying all that the historic city of Vienna had to offer. What follows … [Read more...] about A Day in Vienna, Austria
Adventures Ashore: Hiking to Durnstein Castle
About a month ago, I was in the beautiful town of Durnstein, Austria. Nestled among green vineyards, rolling hills and bordered by the meandering Danube, Durnstein can be readily identified from the … [Read more...] about Adventures Ashore: Hiking to Durnstein Castle