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American Cruise Lines Alaska Review (2026) — Why Choose American?

by QuirkyCruise | Feb 18, 2026 | Coastal Feature Articles, American and Canadian Waterways, Coastal America, Feature Articles, North America, Small Ship Coastal Cruises — Expert Reviews & Articles | 0

America Cruise Lines Alaska Review By Tracey Teo A black bear at Alaska’s Tongass National Forest...

5 Antarctica Cruise Tips — An Expert Shares His Insights Based on Multiple Trips to The White Continent

by John Roberts | Feb 8, 2026 | Antarctica, John Roberts Reviews, Small Ship Expedition Cruises — Expert Reviews & Articles, Small Ship Oceangoing Cruises — Expert Reviews & Articles, Wildlife | 0

Antarctica Cruise Tips By John Roberts Today, there are more cruise lines and more ships offering...

New Atlas Ocean Voyages Ship To Debut in 2028: The 400-pax Atlas Adventurer Expedition Yacht

by QuirkyCruise | Jan 25, 2026 | NEWS, New Ships | 0

New Atlas Ocean Voyages Ship By Charles Kipps Given its reputation for polar expedition cruising,...

New River Cruise Ships (2026 & 2027) — A Building Boom Fueled by New Brands & New Routes

by Anne Kalosh | Jan 17, 2026 | NEWS, Anne Kalosh Reviews, Small Ship River & Canal Cruises — Expert Reviews & Articles | 0

New River Cruise Ships for 2026 & 2027 By Anne Kalosh River cruises are booming, and for good...

Douro River Cruise Review (2026): Why Uniworld Does Everything Right

by Heidi Sarna | Jan 17, 2026 | Europe, Portugal, River Feature Articles, Small Ship River & Canal Cruises — Expert Reviews & Articles, Wine Cruise | 0

Douro River Cruise Review By Heidi Sarna Joyfully wandering around hilly Porto, a colorful old...

UnCruise Alaska — Review of Their Wild & Woolly Cruise Aboard Wilderness Legacy (2026)

by Peter Knego | Jan 14, 2026 | Feature Articles, American and Canadian Waterways, Coastal Feature Articles, Excursions, Expedition Feature Articles, North America, Peter Knego Reviews, Small Ship Coastal Cruises — Expert Reviews & Articles, Small Ship Expedition Cruises — Expert Reviews & Articles, Wildlife | 0

Wilderness Legacy Cruise Ship Review By Peter Knego (Photo Above: The handsome Wilderness Legacy,...

C’est La Vie Barge Cruise Review (2026): Luxury Canal Cruising Through France’s Champagne Region

by QuirkyCruise | Jan 2, 2026 | Barge Cruise, Charters, Cycling cruises, Europe, French Rivers/Canals | 0

C’est La Vie Barge Cruise Review By Molly Hottinger, with images and videos by Len Kaufman From...

Tauck Rhine River Cruise Review (2026) — Why Choose Tauck Over the Competition?

by Sandra and John Nowlan | Dec 27, 2025 | Feature Articles, Europe, Germany, Italy, John & Sandra Nowlan Stories, River Feature Articles, Small Ship River & Canal Cruises — Expert Reviews & Articles, Switzerland | 0

Tauck Rhine River Cruise Review — Beyond the Ordinary By John and Sandra Nowlan (Photo above: John...

Bella Desgagnés Cargo Passenger Cruise Review (2026) — Exploring the Gulf of St. Lawrence

by QuirkyCruise | Dec 21, 2025 | American and Canadian Waterways, Coastal Feature Articles, North America, Passenger Freighters, Small Ship Coastal Cruises — Expert Reviews & Articles, Small Ship Oceangoing Cruises — Expert Reviews & Articles, Small Ship River & Canal Cruises — Expert Reviews & Articles | 0

Bella Desgagnés Cargo Passenger Cruise By Aimée Laberge Natashquan, Harrington Harbour,...

Small Group Cruises & Tours with The Traveling Professor (2026) — A Smart Choice!

by QuirkyCruise | Dec 17, 2025 | Feature Articles, Amazon Basin, Charters, Croatia/Adriatic, Europe, Excursions, Group Tours, Historic Sites, Iceland, Ireland/Northern Ireland, Italy, Norway, Peru, River Feature Articles, Sailing Feature Articles, Scotland, Solo Cruising, South America, Sweden | 2

The Traveling Professor By Heidi Sarna I recently had a chat with Steve Solosky of The Traveling...

Sukapha Brahmaputra River Cruise Review: Exploring Assam, India by River Boat

by QuirkyCruise | Nov 27, 2025 | Feature Articles, Historic Sites, India, India Rivers, Wildlife | 0

Sukapha Brahmaputra River Cruise Review By Anita Nirody When I, along with my husband and a few...

Marne Canal Barge Cruise Review: The Colors of Champagne Aboard Kir Royale

by QuirkyCruise | Nov 12, 2025 | Ben Lyons Reviews, Barge Cruise, French Rivers/Canals, River Feature Articles, Small Ship Cruise Lines, Small Ship River & Canal Cruises — Expert Reviews & Articles, Wine Cruise | 0

Marne Canal Barge Cruise Review By Kathryn Harrison Sunday – Arrival in the Rain The rain began...

Island Windjammers Lyra Review from Toni Coleman — READER REVIEW of a Greek Isles Cruise

by QuirkyCruise | Nov 5, 2025 | Reader Reviews, Greece and Greek Islands, sailing | 2

Island Windjammers Lyra Review Reviewer Toni Coleman from the US. Cruise Line Island Windjammers....

Maple Leaf Adventures British Columbia Cruise: A Review of the MV Swell Exploring Kitlope and the Great Bear Rainforest

by Robin McKelvie | Nov 2, 2025 | Robin McKelvie Reviews, American and Canadian Waterways, Coastal America, Coastal Feature Articles, Heritage Ships, Inspiration, North America, Small Ship Coastal Cruises — Expert Reviews & Articles, Wildlife | 0

Maple Leaf Adventures British Columbia Cruise Review By Robin McKelvie As the tender boat (a RIB,...

Mississippi Music Cities Cruise Review: American Splendor from Memphis to Nashville With American Cruise Lines

by Jackie Sheckler Finch | Oct 29, 2025 | Feature Articles, American and Canadian Waterways, Cruise Line Reviews, Historic Sites, Jackie Sheckler Reviews, Looking Back, River Feature Articles, Small Ship River & Canal Cruises — Expert Reviews & Articles | 0

Mississippi River Music Cities Cruise Review By Jackie Sheckler Finch From the birthplace of the...

European Waterways Canal du Midi Barge Cruise Aboard Enchanté: A Review

by QuirkyCruise | Oct 15, 2025 | Barge Cruise, Charter This, Charters, Cruise Line Reviews, Cycling cruises, French Rivers/Canals, River Feature Articles, Small Ship River & Canal Cruises — Expert Reviews & Articles | 0

Canal du Midi Barge Cruise Review By Donna Heiderstadt The first time my friend Suzanne and I...

American Cruise Lines 2026 Great Lakes Cruises Announced, Plus New U.S. River Itineraries

by Anne Kalosh | Oct 1, 2025 | Feature Articles, American and Canadian Waterways, Anne Kalosh Reviews, New Ships, North America | 0

American Cruise Lines 2026 Great Lakes Cruises & More By Anne Kalosh With its fast-growing fleet...

Cruising India’s Hooghly River Aboard Raj Mahal — An Expert Review of a Fascinating Quirky Cruise

by Heidi Sarna | Sep 25, 2025 | Feature Articles, Heidi's Reviews, Historic Sites, India, India Rivers, My Favorite Story: Heidi, River Feature Articles, Small Ship River & Canal Cruises — Expert Reviews & Articles | 0

Hooghly River Cruise Review By Heidi Sarna I recently spent a fascinating week on a Hooghly River...

Magna Carta Barge — READER REVIEW of a Thames River Cruise

by QuirkyCruise | Sep 25, 2025 | Reader Reviews, Barge Cruise | 0

Magna Carta Barge Review Reviewer Deb Driscoll from the US. Cruise Line Magna Carta. (Sold through...

CroisiEurope Christmas Markets Cruises — Quirky Options & Classics Too

by QuirkyCruise | Sep 22, 2025 | Theme Cruises, Europe, River Feature Articles | 0

sponsored CroisiEurope Christmas Markets Cruises Christmas cruise itineraries are filled with the...

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8 Rough Cruising Regions To Know About Before You Go

8 Rough Cruising Regions By Ted Scull. Updated June 2025 🎧Would you rather listen to this article about the roughest cruising regions? Below Ted shares his rough sailing stories and tips. (15.35 mins) Now let’s begin with the good news. Advance weather...

Majestic's Glen Etive — Scotsman Robin McKelvie Reviews the 12-Pax Glen Etive, 8 Years After He Sailed on the Inaugural Voyage

Majestic's Glen Etive By Robin McKelvie When The Majestic Line launched their first purpose-built vessel, the MV Glen Etive, in 2016 she set a new standard for the growing flotilla of Scottish small ships that sleep a maximum of a dozen passengers. I was privileged to...

New Owners for The Majestic Line — Scotsman Robin McKelvie Takes a Look at the Direction of Scotland’s Largest Small-Ship Cruise Operator

New Owners for The Majestic Line By Robin McKelvie It’s hard to overemphasize the role that The Majestic Line have played in the massive success and growth of small ship cruising in Scotland. Over the last two decades they have proved all the doubters — who couldn’t...

Inside Windstar Cruises' New Star Seeker — Anne Kalosh Shares Details of Windstar's Upcoming New Ship

Fresh Details on Windstar Cruises' New Star Seeker By Anne Kalosh Updated June 2025 New Mediterranean-Asian Fusion Restaurant Star Seeker will debut with Windstar Cruises' new Mediterranean-Asian fusion restaurant, Basil + Bamboo, which is replacing Spanish tapas...

14 Europe River Cruise Packing Tips — Heidi Shares Her Expert Advice Based on More Than 125 Cruises

Europe River Cruise Packing Tips By Heidi Sarna Updated January 2026 I've taken more than 125 cruises all over the world. Many on river boats and canal barges in Europe. And, in large part, I know what to pack based on how many times I didn't bring the right stuff —...

4 Small Sailing Ship Cruises in the Caribbean to Consider — Our Experts Weigh in on Sea Cloud, Star Clippers, Windstar & Island Windjammers

Small Sailing Ship Cruises in the Caribbean By Judi Cuervo & Heidi Sarna It was probably about 40 years ago when I saw my very first sailing ship. I was leaning lazily against the rail of the cruise ship I was sailing in the Caribbean, probably a Carnival or Home...

Sea Cloud Cruise: Expert Review (2024) — Writer Peter Knego Reunites With A Floating Legend

Sea Cloud Cruise Review By Peter Knego Every now and then, a dream comes true twice. For me, that was another chance to sail in the legendary Sea Cloud after a blissful eight-night cruise along the Spanish Riviera in 2019. This time around, we joined the sail assisted...

Colombia’s Magdalena River — AMA Waterways Newest River Cruise Region … Inaugural Delayed Until March 15, 2025

Colombia’s Magdalena River By Ted Scull Updated Sept 2024 — The inaugural sailing of AmaWaterways’ AmaMagdalena on Colombia’s Magdalena River has been delayed again and moved to March 15, 2025. AMA Waterways takes a bold new leap into river cruising along one that...

AmaWaterways Soulful Experience Cruise on France's Rhône River — Paul C. Thornton Reviews a 10-Night Cruise & Paris Combo

AmaWaterways Soulful Experience Cruise By Paul C. Thornton I recently checked a river cruise off my bucket list — a seven-night AmaWaterways sailing on the Rhône River in France on the AmaKristina culminating with a three-day excursion to Paris. In August, my wife...

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 Updated January 2026 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...

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,...

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