Let’s visit how several of the river cruise lines position themselves in the market, in alphabetical order.
Amawaterways
From the beginning, our goal was to create Read more
Our “Gorillas in the Mist” is available as a standalone trip or as an extension to any of our Tanzanian Big 5 Safaris. Price includes the mandatory permit. Please check for dates as there only a limited number Read more
A world cruise is a life-changing adventure filled with extraordinary itineraries that can take you across the seven continents and the seven seas. Imagine that you unpack only once while you explore ancient civilizations, modern marvels, and incredible natural Read more
December 3, 2026 for 9 nights, sailing through one of the most extraordinary ecosystems on Earth aboard Silver Origin, Silversea’s purpose-built Galápagos ship. Explore the archipelago’s iconic wildlife — giant tortoises, blue-footed boobies, marine iguanas, and more — with Read more
Don’t do it! Well, there are some important exceptions, but let’s be clear: there are only a few situations where kids under 18 should be on a river cruise. In some cases, such as with Viking, they are Read more
This quote is attributed to Mr. Tim Cahill, and the idea of it is the backbone of our travel group known as The Outlander Society (yes, it was called that before the show). It sums up what I love Read more
A particular river has certain size locks and bridges that drive the dimensions of a river cruise ship. However, on occasion a change in water levels can cause those dimensions to go from tight to impassable. When Read more
You will find when river cruising along most rivers that Riverships need to share the limited docking spaces. When they do, they will “raft” (also known as “stack”). This simply means that the ship closest to land Read more
Barge cruising is much better than it may sound at first! Originally they were actual barges, but then retrofitted to be lovely little country inns. Barges are essentially extra small Riverships that are designed to cruise the same rivers Read more
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