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 […]

Living the active life? Hitting the gym everyday? Perhaps you are a regular walker, biker or hiker? Afraid that if you take a river cruise you would have to give that up for a week? Worry no more! This type of cruise was designed especially for you and your lifestyle. What do you mean Active […]

They may all look the same from the outside looking in but each river cruise company has incorporated something special and unique to differentiate them from all the rest. The similarities (and I am just writing about single wide river ships this week) are the general length and width of the ships. The ships all […]

The more the merrier is what we always say! Are you ready to join us on an American River Cruise? Now is the time and you can take comfort traveling with two very personable hosts. It’s the sense of security, familiarity and just knowing you can travel with someone who has taken care of all […]

Welcome Fall 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 […]

8 solid reasons to river cruise this year!

The joyful spirit of Christmas in Europe, from legendary Christmas Markets, to Old-Worldtraditions, tree-decorating and steaming mugs of glühwein, is sure to warm your heart whenyou visit Europe’s festive Christmas Markets with AmaWaterways. Cruise the Rhine or Danuberivers and let the wonder of the holidays fill you with cheer! Christmas Markets on the Danube When […]

One size does not fit all. That is a true statement from an actual person who is now one of our best river cruise clients. Listen, the truth is that I love all the river cruise companies that service North Americans (well, there is one or two that I would not recommend to anyone but […]

It just feels strange. I am away from home. My beautiful sister-in-law came to visit us for two weeks.  Just a change of scenery. She drove all the way from VA for the first time by herself.  She’s had some life changes in the past several years and I am so proud of the strong, […]