While we are all looking to indulge in the rivers of Europe, some of us aren’t sure which type of cruise we should take or which region we should discover and enjoy. European river cruises are not cheap, so why make the decision without all the facts? Each type of river cruise has their merits
Are you an avid cruiser but looking for something a little different? Are you nervous of cruising open waters due to seasickness? When you are planning your next vacation, a European river cruise may be the perfect trip for you! A river cruise, oppose to another type of vacation or cruise, has it’s benefits. Some
Cruises are known for offering plenty of food options to its passengers. And now, Princess Cruises is gearing up to take the food experience to a whole new level. The cruiseline is collaborating with food experts in key regional cruise destinations, to give guests more authentic and exclusive experiences ashore. The initiative, called Global Partners + Local Experts, will launch
For many travelers, exploring the culinary delights of a destination is part of the fun of travel. Foodies on Caribbean cruises can easily target where to go with organized food-focused shore excursions. On these culinary outings you meet with chefs and taste regional dishes, often accompanied by local adult beverages (bring on the rum or
Dine on celebrity chef cuisine on these ships Cruise lines are touting big names when it comes to cuisine, to delicious results. Celebrity chefs are a shipboard calling card for foodies and anyone who likes the idea of dining with bragging rights. Here’s whose famous cuisine you can sample on cruise ships. Alain Ducasse. The
The Spirit of Enderby heads into the Bering Straight You’ve cruised to the Caribbean, around the Greek Islands, down the Danube River in Europe, and maybe you’ve even made it to Antarctica – what’s left for you in the cruising world? Why not head north, way north; high above the Arctic Circle lays Wrangel Island.
Cruises that visit the wine regions are always especially popular. All wines are best when selected by the vintners themselves, who always keep the best years and varietals on their own premises. Here are four different wine-specialty cruises: Windstar – Culinary & Wine Delights of Spain & France Discover the delectable cuisines and spirits of
Most people associate Florida with cruises, but put all the various cruise lines together and you find hundreds of cruise ships sailing from US ports from Seattle to Boston. After the Florida ports of Miami, Ft Lauderdale, Port Canaveral and Tampa, cities in other states with the cruise departures include Galveston, Seattle, Los Angeles, Charleston
Since my first cruise in 1982 I have seen the world by cruise ship. As a crew member for Royal Viking Line) my first journey was from Bora Bora to Bergen (Norway). When I include river cruises I can add world-class cities like Moscow, Vienna, Paris and Shanghai. Here are eight of my most memorable
You might think it sounds crazy to cruise during hurricane season, but there are actually many advantages – including the lowest cruise prices of the year (on average), and not just because it’s hurricane season – but also for other reasons. One – there is less demand for cruises since the summer vacation season just
