Is taking a trip to Africa and seeing the native wildlife and eye-popping scenery up close one of your dreams? A few years ago, Ama...

It’s true that most river cruises are primarily targeted to adults, based primarily on the areas of interest and activities, as well as...

Tulip Mania in the Netherlands As part of a “Tulip Time” river cruise, you’ll wander through rows of colorful tulips at a farm dedicated...

A collaboration of different cultures originated this special pastry. In German, strudel translates to “whirlpool,” in reference to its...

The Moselle River meets the Rhine at Koblenz, Germany. Often paired with a cruise through parts of the Rhine, the Moselle offers uniquely...

Imagine yourself amid a backdrop of Europe’s most regal castles, historic ruins, and vineyard-laced hills, all the while tasting...

For those interested in Jewish heritage and history, a river cruise itinerary with a focus on Jewish Heritage is a unique way to explore...

The baroque masterpiece of Melk Abbey overlooks the Danube River and is one of Europe’s largest and most revered monasteries. A Sight to...

While it’s been possible to extend your cruise with land packages and or even more than one cruise, two river cruise lines recently...

You’ve heard me talk a lot about European, Nile, Amazon, and Mekong, river cruises, but there are also some pretty fabulous river cruise...

Have you ever wondered what your ancestors’ lives were like in Europe at the turn of the century? Or imagined how it would feel to follow...

If you’ve cruised on a large ocean ship in the past, you might wonder what there is to do on a river cruise vessel. While there may not...

Cruising is a fantastic way to travel the waterways of the Netherlands and Belgium, giving you a unique perspective on the heritage and...

2022 marks the 42nd production of Oberammergau’s world-famous Passion Play, which runs May 25–September 14, 2022. Steeped in tradition,...

In Central and Eastern Europe, you’ll find some of the most spectacular landscapes, architecture—castles, churches, and war memorials—as...

Whether your potential group is made up of friends, family, co-workers, neighbors, yoga buddies, book groups, garden club members, or...

River cruises offer a perfect opportunity to extend your stay either at the beginning or the end of your cruise. Many travelers like to...

From Lima to the legendary Machu Picchu, a 15-day cruise/tour is an all-encompassing adventure into the marvels of Peru and the Amazon...

Brighten up the long winter nights the way Europeans have for centuries with an intensely warming and fragrant drink of hot mulled wine...

Whether you enjoy cooking, eating, or simply soaking up other cultures, river cruises offer a diverse selection of shore excursions from...