Tagged: river-cruise

Combine a Nile River Cruise with Biking on This Novel Egypt Tour

A trip billed as the first-ever "organized boat and bike journey along the Nile" is launching in Egypt in 2026. Boat Bike Tours, which specializes in mostly European…

When Should You Tip? 11 Tipping Rules for 11 Types of Travel Services

Tips on safaris Tips can quickly add up when it comes to safaris, but there’s a silver lining: It’s highly likely that, compared to the large amount you spent securing your spot at…

What Happens When Your European River Cruise Can’t Sail Due to Low Water Levels?

Heidi Sarna is the co-founder of QuirkyCruise.com, a guide to small-ship cruising.It’s no secret water levels fluctuate on European rivers, including the Danube and Rhine, causing…

CroisiEurope Is Bringing This Type of River Cruise to the Seine in France for the First Time

A popular European cruise line says it will soon operate the first-ever paddle-wheel river cruises on the Seine in France. CroisiEurope, a French company specializing in river and…

Solo Cruisers Are Getting an Entire Ship Just for Them—No Shared Cabins

As solo travel has become more and more popular, several cruise lines have begun catering to the trend by offering cabins, activities, and lounges specifically set aside for solo…

What to Expect on a River Thames Barge Cruise in England’s Countryside: Our Review

Heidi Sarna is the co-founder of QuirkyCruise.com, a guide to small-ship cruising.The narrow River Thames unfolds like a ribbon dropped onto an old map. Flowing for more than 200 miles…

8 Expert Tips for Making a European River Cruise Affordable

River cruising has the reputation for being expensive. Not to worry—we talked to major experts in river cruises to get their top tips for anyone wondering how to bag a bargain.Opt for…

Celebrity Cruises Announces It’s Getting Into Small-Boat European River Cruising

Celebrity announced that it has ordered 10 ships that will ply European rivers starting in 2027.The line has already booked berth space, but it did not announce where.Celebrity’s…

Slow on the Po: What to Expect on Barge Cruises in Italy

Updated November 8, 2024 Italy lovers, take heart. France may seem to have cornered the market when it comes to barge cruising, but you don’t have to leave Italy to take a slow-mo…

Douro River Cruise: Our Review of Uniworld’s Trip Through Portugal’s Top Wine Region

Heidi Sarna is the co-founder of QuirkyCruise.com, a guide to small-ship cruising.The Douro River starts in north-central Spain and zigzags some 500 miles into Portugal before…

Are Small Cruise Ships Better than Big Ones? 5 Facts That Will Convince You

After taking more than 125 cruises on ships of all sizes, from 12 passengers all the way up to 5,000 (and that’s not including the crew), I know a thing or two about the differences…

This Spring, Catch the Wave of Deals for Solo Travelers

Travel is making a slow comeback, but it hasn't returned fully yet. While tour operators are returning to the trail, demand is taking its sweet time to pick up. Cruise companies are…

Get Yourself to Europe Quick: River Cruises Are Up to 50% Off

Starting on November 8, Americans are going to see a whole lot of something they haven't seen much of in ages: Europeans. That's because November 8 is the day the restrictions on…

Travel Podcasts: Cruising, California, Cuba, and Kentucky

Each week, Frommer's brings you two fresh podcasts stuffed with travel tips, news, and inspiration. Recordings are made from our weekly call-in show on WABC-770AM in New York and our…

Arthur Frommer: River Cruises Are Rushing to Attract Younger Passengers

When I went on my first river cruise (a sailing of Europe’s Rhine), I was almost the youngest person aboard. And if you’ve seen a recent photograph of me, you will know what the…

Summer River Cruises in Europe May Now Present Problems, Says Arthur Frommer

Should you book a European river cruise that takes place in summer? Maybe not.  Next summer’s cruise passengers are expected to encounter problems because of an unusually hot season in…

Cruising Down the Canal du Midi, France’s Rediscovered Wonder

Winding through the picturesque countryside and vineyards of southwest France, the Canal du Midi is one of Europe’s oldest canals still in operation. Built in the late 17th century as…

As the Average Age of Europe River Cruise Guests Declines, Boats Adapt to Youth

In the early days of European river cruises, the average age of passengers caused your grandparents to seem young. Without exaggeration, most cruisers were in their seventies, and…

Why European River Cruise Biking Vacations Are on the Rise

Like pairing fine wine with cheese, a growing number of European river cruises are adding extensive bicycling options to their already popular trip itineraries. More than just a…

River Cruising Comes to Southern Africa

River cruising is huge in Europe and growing in Asia, but there's one place it hasn't made deep inroads: Southern Africa.That may be about to change. CroisiEurope, the largest…

Friday Finds: A Flotilla of Cruise Bargains, From River Cruise Savings to Two-For-One Deals on Deluxe Ocean-Going Vessels

I'm not sure what they're, er, put in the water, but we're seeing a number of unusually good cruise deals this week. Here's a sampling:*Danube Sailings: Virgin Vacations is always…

3 Ways to Save on a Winter or Spring Family Getaway

Though you may be caught up in holiday madness, 'tis also the season to plan for an affordable winter or spring break. Here's a trio of money-saving deals that really deliver value…

Busted! How to Ensure Your Luggage Survives a Trip

One minute I was rolling my carry-on bag along the concourse floor at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. The next, I was arguing with a useless box on wheels -- and dreading…