With so many river cruise choices, how do you know which one is right for you? These five questions can help you think about what matters most before you choose.

Christmas in Vienna was the perfect beginning to our Christmas Market river cruise. Three extra days gave us time to enjoy the city, adjust to the time change, and experience Vienna beyond its famous Christmas markets.

U.S. river cruises may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think about river cruising. For many travelers, Europe and rivers like the Rhine, Danube, and Rhône are much more familiar. But you don’t have to fly to Europe to enjoy a river cruise. Here in the United States, river cruising […]

River cruises are changing. Today, you’ll find more options than just a few years ago, including different cruise lines, ships, levels of luxury, activities, and destinations.

The best choice isn’t always the newest ship or the most advertised brand. It really comes down to your travel style.

It’s that time again.  WAVE Season, the best time to book a cruise.  It happens yearly from January to March 31.  What is Wave Season? During Wave Season, all the cruise lines put out their best promotions of the year.  In addition to that, there are also some really juicy offers to travelers who book […]

Welcome back for the fun we had at the Christmas Markets we visited from Vienna to Vilshofen. This is a continuation of my first blog. If you missed it, here’s the link to part one of my Christmas Market cruising adventure with AmaWaterways. But first, I often find that sometimes people don’t really understand what […]

Taking a European Christmas Market River Cruise is my favorite way to enter into the Advent season. It’s a magical experience like nothing else, and once you go, you’ll want to go again.

One of the best ways to cap off a river cruise on the Danube is a trip to Prague.  This is true whether you’re on a Christmas market cruise or not.  The highlight of Prague is the Prague Old Town Square.  This is where one of the Christmas markets are held.

What are the best river cruises in Europe?  It’s a question that is often asked and there could be many answers   But in my experience, the best river cruise in Europe can be had on an AmaWaterways river cruise.  You might think that the words “inland” and “cruise” are incompatible. Well, let me show you […]