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River Cruise Tips: New AmaWaterways 2018 Rhine & Moselle River Cruises

River Cruise Tips: New AmaWaterways 2018 Rhine & Moselle River Cruises

River Cruise Tips: New AmaWaterways 2018 Rhine & Moselle River Cruises   WJ’s first river cruise in Europe was on the Rhine and Moselle rivers with AmaWaterways – way back in 2008. It was this particular experience that inspired us to take as many river cruises as possible. We highly recommend booking an itinerary with […]

Active River Cruise Shore Excursions

Active River Cruise Shore Excursions

WEEKLY RIVER CRUISE TRAVEL TIP – MARCH 25, 2015 Active River Cruise Shore Excursions By WAVEJourney Q: Are there any river cruise companies that offer active shore excursions on their European cruises? A: Some river cruise companies do offer active shore excursions on their European trips. For example, AmaWaterways is one of the leaders in […]

Are River Cruise Shore Excursions Physically Demanding?

Are River Cruise Shore Excursions Physically Demanding?

WEEKLY RIVER CRUISE TRAVEL TIP – MARCH 11, 2015 Are River Cruise Shore Excursions Physically Demanding? By WAVEJourney Q: Are river cruise shore excursions in Europe physically demanding? A: Shore excursions in Europe that are offered on a river cruise can involve a fair amount of walking over uneven (cobbled streets) ground. But, many of […]

All-Inclusive River Cruises

All-Inclusive River Cruises

WEEKLY RIVER CRUISE TRAVEL TIP – MARCH 4, 2015 All-Inclusive River Cruises By WAVEJourney Q: Are there any river cruise companies that offer all-inclusive cruises in Europe? A: Yes, all-inclusive river cruises are available from a few companies. Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection, and Tauck River Cruises offer all-inclusive cruise vacations (all meals, all gratuities, […]

Packing a Suit on a River Cruise

Packing a Suit on a River Cruise

WEEKLY RIVER CRUISE TRAVEL TIP – FEBRUARY 25, 2015 Packing a Suit on a River Cruise By WAVEJourney Q: Should I pack a suit for a river cruise? Does my wife need to pack an evening/cocktail dress? A: It really depends on the river cruise company you are cruising with as to whether or not […]

Visiting Christmas Markets on a River Cruise

Visiting Christmas Markets on a River Cruise

WEEKLY RIVER CRUISE TRAVEL TIP – FEBRUARY 18, 2015 Visiting Christmas Markets on a River Cruise By WAVEJourney Q: What are the best Christmas Markets to see on a river cruise? A: The one Christmas Market that we suggest seeing above all others is Nuremberg Christkindlesmarkt in Germany. This Christmas Market has been happening for […]

Children on River Cruises in Europe

Children on River Cruises in Europe

WEEKLY RIVER CRUISE TRAVEL TIP – FEBRUARY 11, 2015 Children on River Cruises in Europe By WAVEJourney Q: Are children welcome on river cruises in Europe? A: River cruises are typically geared towards adult travellers. This is primarily due to the stateroom configuration/capacity (normally accommodating a maximum of two passengers), plus tours and excursions are […]

Best European River Cruise for First-Timers

Best European River Cruise for First-Timers

WEEKLY RIVER CRUISE TRAVEL TIP – FEBRUARY 4, 2015 Best European River Cruise for First-Timers By WAVEJourney Q: What is the best European river cruise for first-timers? A: In our opinion, the Rhine River should be the first river cruise anyone takes. If you want to see some of the most spectacular scenery from the […]

Seasickness on a River Cruise?

Seasickness on a River Cruise?

WEEKLY RIVER CRUISE TRAVEL TIP – JANUARY 28, 2015 Seasickness on a River Cruise? By WAVEJourney Q: Will I suffer from seasickness on a river cruise? A: It’s highly unlikely that even the most motion sensitive people will suffer from seasickness on a river cruise. The rivers in Europe do not have much motion to […]

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