Luxury river cruise line AmaWaterways announced that it has extended its 2022 and 2023 Portugal river cruising season with 14 additional sailings round trip from Porto on board AmaDouro. With cruises … [Read more...] about AmaWaterways Extends 2022 & 2023 River Cruising Season In Portugal Through December
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My Top Three Tips For Choosing Your River Cruise
When I first started river cruising, I found it difficult to choose which river, which river cruise company and which ship. Hopefully, these tips will make it easier for you to navigate the wonderful … [Read more...] about My Top Three Tips For Choosing Your River Cruise
River Cruising’s Unlikeliest Pioneer: In Strasbourg, Where River Cruising Changed Course
In previous posts, we learned how river cruising evolved from an experimental steamboat on the Saône to paddle-wheelers plying rivers in the United States and Europe to something resembling river … [Read more...] about River Cruising’s Unlikeliest Pioneer: In Strasbourg, Where River Cruising Changed Course
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
Paddle-Wheelers On The Mississippi, Steamboats On The Rhine & The Rise Of KD River Line
In our last post, we learned how steam engines were adapted to propel riverboats in Europe and the United States (if you missed that post, see Where River Cruising Began: A ‘Fire Boat’ On The Saône). … [Read more...] about Paddle-Wheelers On The Mississippi, Steamboats On The Rhine & The Rise Of KD River Line
River Cruise 101: Emerald Cruises
Emerald Cruises was founded by an Australian-based company, Scenic Tours, which got into business in 1986 as a coach tour company serving Australia. By the early 1990s the company had moved well … [Read more...] about River Cruise 101: Emerald Cruises