Whether a river has high or low water levels is something you’re unlikely to consider when planning your river cruise. Unlike ocean cruises, river cruises operate in the margins. The depth of water underneath the keel, or bottom, of your ship can be less than a foot in many … [Read more...]
River Cruising with Cruise Specialists: A Step Above
For travelers seeking the perfect balance of value, quality, and distinctive cultural experiences, there is no better value than a river cruise. At Cruise Specialists, we raise the bar for our clients even further in several ways. First, the complimentary personal service we … [Read more...]
Cruising Germany’s Scenic Main River
Do you love strolling through picturesque villages and fascinating historic towns? How about sampling local wines while sitting in an old town square? Then you’ll want to book a river cruise sailing on the scenic Main River. The Main, pronounced like “mine”, is a … [Read more...]
Paris To The Swiss Alps With Viking River Cruises
You know a river cruise is good when the temperature dips below zero and central Europe is plunged into an unusual springtime cold snap, and you’re still having fun. That was the case for me, when I travelled with Viking River Cruises on a 12-day journey from Paris to the … [Read more...]
From Amsterdam To Paris On An Avalon Waterways’ Active Discovery Cruise
What. A. Great. Trip. In early April, I cruised with Avalon Waterways on the Rhine and Moselle rivers. The itinerary, bookended by Amsterdam and Paris, served up some of the same stunning scenery that inspired Dutch landscape painters such as Jacob Isaackszoon van … [Read more...]