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Will there be Stacking (Rafting) on my River Cruise?

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

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What is Barge Cruising?

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

River Countess

11 Questions to Ask when Booking a River Cruise

  1. If you are working with a travel agency, ask if they (or a consortia they belong to) has group space on the sailing you wish to go on?
  1. Have you received any emails or mailings with special Promo codes Read more

North Pole Adventure

2024 (and other dates) - 2 days + Add-Ons: We will visit the arctic without a footprint, without a mark in the snow, without interference with nature. A quiet visit with humble respect of the sensitive nature and wildlife of the North Pole. Read more

Winter Heart 2027

February 19, 2026 for 8 nights, hosted by Kristen on Celebrity Apex with a hotel & round-trip motorcoach package included from the Grand Strand.

Join us as we leave the cold behind and head south for our Winter Heart Read more

Black Friday: Unforgettable Journeys Await!

There is an array of great deals out there for Black Friday, that are available now from several cruise lines and tour operators. This is typically the richest Read more

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