Canal du Midi Cruise By Cynthia Heininger & Jim Feeney. "Of all the methods of traveling I have ever tried this is the pleasantest.” — Thomas Jefferson to William Short, May 21, 1787, on the Canal du Midi Spot on, Mr. Jefferson. And if you fancy being Mr....
Crystal Endeavor to Join Silversea by Anne Kalosh Expedition ship Crystal Endeavor has found a new home with Silversea Cruises, whose parent company Royal Caribbean Group paid $275 million for it. To be renamed Silver Endeavour (with a "u"), it is expected to debut in...
sponsored Luxury Barge Cruise Dining One of the main reasons to do a luxury barge cruise in France is to enjoy the fine dining and wines served on board. Three lovely meals a day are prepared on board in the barge’s galley by a private chef who whips up delectable...
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American Harmony on Columbia & Snake Rivers. REVIEWER Jeff Carr from the USA. CRUISE LINE American Cruise Lines. SHIP American Harmony. DESTINATION Clarkson to Portland, OR. # OF NIGHTS, 7. DEPARTURE PORT Clarkson, OR. DATE OF CRUISE June, 2022. OVERALL EXPERIENCE...
sponsored River Boat Cruising on Canadian Empress The Canadian travel industry opened its doors this spring to welcome double-vaccinated travelers from Canada and abroad, as pandemic numbers decline and health and safety restrictions continue to be relaxed in Ontario...
Emerald Radiance Cruise & COVID Protocols Review. REVIEWER Karen Stroder from the USA. CRUISE LINE Emerald. SHIP Emerald Radiance. DESTINATION Portugal. # OF NIGHTS, 6. DEPARTURE PORT Porto, Portugal. DATE OF CRUISE April, 2022. OVERALL EXPERIENCE RATING 2 out of...
Brahmaputra Cruising Review. REVIEWER Shivdeep Singh from India. CRUISE LINE Assam Bengal Navigation. SHIP Sukapha. DESTINATION Brahmaputra Cruise, Guwahati to Silghat. # OF NIGHTS, 5. DEPARTURE PORT Guwahati, India. DATE OF CRUISE December, 2021. OVERALL EXPERIENCE...
Brahmaputra River Cruising on Sukapha By Hema Maira Serendipity was at play when I called a friend in October last year to explore travel plans for December. She mentioned a cruise she was contemplating. “Wow!” I said. “Tell me more!” And, thereby as they say, hangs a...
Seabourn Expeditions Seabourn had at one time offered an expedition-style program in Antarctica with the 458-passenger Seabourn Quest, then truly entered the small expedition ship segment with two brand-new purpose-built expedition ships in recent years. Seabourn...
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Tauck Seine River Cruise By John & Sandra Nowlan Tauck’s European river cruise ship, Sapphire, holds just under 100 guests and gives each of them an all-inclusive experience that’s unique in the industry. That feeling of safety, luxury and thoroughness was first...
Cruising the Danube on AmaWaterways’ AmaSonata By Gwen Pratesi Grand European cities, castles nestled in hillsides overlooking the river, terraced vineyards as far as the eye can see, and a medieval town that could be the setting of a fairytale. These were the scenes...
Four Seasons Yachts By Anne Kalosh As the most exclusive experience at sea — outside of owning your own super-yacht — Four Seasons Yachts will be so exclusive that bookings are by invitation only. With very limited inventory — just 95 suites — and anticipated high...
American Cruise Lines 2024 By Ted Scull American Cruises Lines has basically captured the domestic USA market for small ship cruises whether it is along the New England Coast and amongst the Islands or the South-East Coast and Florida. They qualify as a significant...
Hurtigruten Expeditions Rebranding as HX By Anne Kalosh Hurtigruten Expeditions is changing its name and brand identity to HX in December. This further distinguishes the six-ship expedition fleet from Hurtigruten Norway, the original Norwegian Coastal Express fleet...
Champa Pandaw on the Upper Mekong By Judi Cohen @TravelingJudi Nearly a decade ago, my husband and I discovered Pandaw Cruises. Over the past 10 years we've traveled throughout Southeast Asia on their small river boats in Burma, Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam. While...
Lucy Mary Cruise Review By Robin McKelvie Wildlife guide Indy yells, “minke ahoy!” No sooner have I dashed to port to catch sight of a majestic minke whale feasting amidst a thick mob of seabirds, than Indy excitedly shouts, “sea eagle in the air, starboard side.” I...
Choosing a Travel Advisor By Charlie & Sherrie Funk Sherrie Funk started the first cruise-only travel agency in Tennessee in 1988. Her husband, Charlie Funk, joined her full-time in 1993. The pair ran Just Cruisin’ Plus for 40 years. They are nationally known...
Majestic Line Review. Reviewer Kate Grimes from the UK. Cruise Line The Majestic Line. Ship 12-pax Glen Etive. Destination It was supposed to be the outer Hebrides. # of Nights 10. Departure Port Oban. Date of Cruise August 19, 2023. Ratings (5=excellent, 4=very good,...
Grand Circle Cruise Review. Reviewer Dave & Pat from USA. Cruise Line Grand Circle. Ship 86-pax River Chanson. Destination Southern France. # of Nights 7. Departure Port Arles. Date of Cruise 2023. Ratings (5=excellent, 4=very good, 3=good, 2=poor, 1=terrible)...
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