Adventure and Activities:    Rhine River:      – Wine tasting tours in the Rheingau and Moselle regions.      – Castle exploration, like Marksburg and Eltz Castle.      – Scenic hiking and biking trails along the river.    Danube River:      – Exploring vibrant cities like Vienna, Budapest, and Bratislava.      – Historical tours of ancient castles and fortresses.      – Outdoor adventures like […]

When considering a Mekong cruise, weather can play a significant part in the success of your journey. Before you embark on a Mekong cruise, consider selecting a season that best fits you. Exploring the Mekong River is an unforgettable experience, but understanding the weather conditions can make your journey even more enjoyable. November to January: […]

Cruise Line Legal Stuff everyone loves to read, said no one ever. After years in this industry, it’s clear that hardly anyone gives the Terms & Conditions of sailing the spotlight they deserve. They’re like the backstage crew of your cruise—essential but often overlooked. Ever had a friend caught off guard by a surprise river […]

You’re ready to take your river cruise and you couldn’t be any more excited! Yeah you! You picked your river; you picked your brand, and you are ready to put down your deposit!  BUT STOP!  The one thing you really need to make sure you do is read the Terms & Conditions provided to you […]

Have you ever laid under a mighty Oak tree on a hot day in the summer?  Looking up and gazing at the huge green leaves that majestically sway in the summer breeze.  Beautiful Oak with the acorn buds growing in the sun’s light.  The huge branches covered with green leaves, providing protection from the damaging […]

2022 was one of the busiest years I’ve ever experienced in the history of Fitzgerald Travel.  Every season of was filled with a hosted river cruise experience.  This is not typical for the agency and I highly recommend three maximum hosted groups, not five! (note to self).  Some of our hosted journeys were our regularly […]

This Saturday, December 10th, we are embarking on a journey to visit the Rhine Castles and Swiss Alps on a river cruise with AmaWaterways. This is not my first Christmas Market Cruise; this journey happens every two years with Fitzgerald Travel. This year is extra special to our group. Originally slated for December 2020 & […]

There has been a lot of negative media reporting lately due to the low river levels in Europe. The articles are reporting how ‘awful’ the river cruising experience has been because of the low water situation due to the very hot dry summer Europe had. The stories have not all been completely accurate, but the […]

I’ve sailed the Rhine, the Danube, the waterways of Holland & Belgium, the Seine, the canals of Provence, the Mosel, the Main and more. This was my first Douro River cruise experience.   I have sailed with Viking, Amadeus, AmaWaterways, Croisieurope, and have experiences with Scenic, Emerald, and Uniworld so when I say that our […]

Our Final Port of Call Victoria delivers a delightful blend of British pomp and outdoor adventure. Here you can admire Victorian architecture at Craigdarroch Castle and eat your way around Canada’s oldest Chinatown. Explore “Garden City” floral displays or go biking in the “Cycling Capital of Canada”.  As the capital and cultural heart of British […]