Asia: South & Western Asia

Review of a 2-Night Kerala Houseboat Cruise on the Lotus

by QuirkyCruise | Feb 25, 2023 | Asia: South & Western Asia, Reader Reviews | 0

Kerala Houseboat Cruise on Lotus. Reviewer Elaine Andrews from the UK. Cruise Line ABChapri...

Review of a Vaikundam River Cruise in Kerala, India with Adventure River Cruises by Elaine A.

by QuirkyCruise | Feb 19, 2023 | Reader Reviews, Asia: South & Western Asia | 0

Vaikundam River Cruise Review. Reviewer Elaine Andrews from the UK. Cruise Line Adventure River...

Pandaw River Cruises Restarting in Sept 2022 — With a New Build, New Suites & More Red River in the Works

by Heidi Sarna | Jun 28, 2022 | NEWS, Asia: South & Western Asia, Asia: Southeast Asia, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Mekong River, Myanmar/Burma, Vietnam | 0

Pandaw River Cruises Restarting By Heidi Sarna It feels like a lifetime ago that river cruising in...

Brahmaputra River Cruising on Sukapha — A First-Time River Cruiser is Hooked

by QuirkyCruise | May 18, 2022 | Asia: South & Western Asia | 0

Brahmaputra River Cruising on Sukapha By Hema Maira Serendipity was at play when I called a friend...

Reader Review: ABN Sukapha Cruise on Brahmaputra River with Assam Bengal Navigation by Vivek S

by QuirkyCruise | Feb 1, 2022 | Reader Reviews, Asia: South & Western Asia | 0

ABN Sukapha Cruise on Brahmaputra River. REVIEWER Vivek Srivastava residing in US. CRUISE LINE ABN...

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East Greenland Ocean Albatros Cruises — Anne Kalosh Reviews a Glorious Adventure in an Immense, Wildly Beautiful Place Like No Other

Ocean Albatros Cruises to East Greenland By Anne Kalosh Now is the time of year when a handful of expedition cruise ships flock to East Greenland, home to the world's largest national park. It offers breathtaking, otherworldly beauty on a grandiose scale. Gigantic...

Quasar Evolution Galapagos Cruise Adventure READER REVIEW by Holly Quinn

Quasar Evolution Galapagos Cruise Reviewer Holly Quinn from USA. Cruise Line Quasar. Ship 32-passenger Evolution. Destination Galapagos. # of Nights 7. Departure Port Baltra Island, Galapagos, Ecuador. Date of Cruise April 20, 2024. Ratings (5=excellent, 4=very good,...

Aqua Expeditions Amazon READER REVIEW by Holly Quinn

Aqua Expeditions Amazon Reviewer Holly Quinn from USA. Cruise Line Aqua Expeditions. Ship 40-passenger Aqua Nera. Destination Amazon-Peru. # of Nights 4. Departure Port Iquitos, Brazil. Date of Cruise May 4, 2024. Ratings (5=excellent, 4=very good, 3=good, 2=poor,...

Croatia Yacht Cruise with the Small Cruise Ship Collection — An Expert Review of a Cruise in the Adriatic Between Split and Dubrovnik

Croatia Yacht Cruise By Alison Abbott I must be one of the few visitors to Croatia without Game of Thrones on my mind. No, I was there for the pull of the pearls in the Adriatic’s azure waters. Being an island girl from way back, the names of Vis, Hvar, and Korčula...

3 Reasons a First Time River Cruiser Delighted in a Uniworld Douro River Cruise

Uniworld Douro River Cruise By Georgiana Verdonk-Sim When my best friend Heidi suggested a cruise along the Douro River, I jumped at the chance. I had never been on a cruise before, so I was excited for this new adventure. Plus, I would get to spend time with Heidi...

4 Nile River Cruises You Should Know About — From Viking, Nour El Nil & Lindblad

Nile River Cruises By Judi Cuervo & Heidi Sarna The Nile River IS Egypt. This 4,132-mile river, the longest in the world, inspired the ancient Egyptians to become experts in the areas of transportation, shipbuilding, farming, and engineering. It was also on this...

Riverside Mozart Danube River Cruise Cut Short by High River Levels — Navigating Unpredictable Waters on Europe River Cruises

Riverside Mozart Danube River Cruise By Sharon Kurtz Embarking on a luxurious river cruise along the enchanting Danube River in June with Riverside Luxury Cruises, a new line still largely unknown by many travelers, seemed like a dream come true. Little did my husband...

River Levels in Europe — Understanding the Causes & Implications of Fluctuating River Levels That Can Throw a Wrench into your Travel Plans

River Levels in Europe By Sharon Kurtz Navigating Europe's rivers is not without challenges, particularly concerning river levels. Variations in water levels can significantly impact river cruises, causing potential disruptions and alterations to itineraries. I know...

New River Line Transcend Cruises Is Building Its First Vessel to Focus Entirely on Group Travel

New River Line Transcend Cruises By Anne Kalosh. Transcend Cruises, the fledgling European river operator, toasted a newbuild contract in early August. You haven't heard of this line? Transcend burst on the scene a couple years ago with a concept unlike any other on...

Majestic Line Glen Rosa Review by James from Scotland

Majestic Line Glen Rosa Review Reviewer James from Scotland. Cruise Line Majestic Line. Ship 6-passenger Glen Rosa. Destination Tobermory, Scotland. # of Nights 6. Departure Port Oban, Scotland. Date of Cruise August 3, 2024. Ratings (5=excellent, 4=very good, 3=good,...

American Cruise Lines Maine Coast Cruise — A Great Way to Take in the Beauty of our Northeastern-Most State & One of Many Excellent Itineraries Offered by ACL

American Cruise Lines Maine Coast Cruise By Heidi Sarna Stepping out on our small ship's private balcony as the sun was setting over southeastern Maine, I savored the fresh sea air and close-up views of the state’s scenic rocky coastline. VIDEO: View of Maine coast...

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