Ralph Grizzle

1 month ago | rivercruiseadvisor.com | Ralph Grizzle

We’ve been enjoying insights from readers about river cruising in our Facebook Group, River Cruise Advisor Crew. We’re a small group so far – just 170+ members – but an informed one. We recently asked the group: Is a river cruise balcony stateroom your preference, or do you prefer the savings of standard staterooms? Though far from scientific, the group’s responses suggest that most folks are fine with French balconies as opposed to the pricier step-out balconies.

1 month ago | rivercruiseadvisor.com | Ralph Grizzle

Summer in Europe often gets dismissed as too hectic – but that impression comes from the crowded coastlines, not the tranquil riverways that wind through the continent’s most scenic regions. In fact, summer is one of the best times to explore Europe by river, where small towns, longer days, and local festivals await.

1 month ago | rivercruiseadvisor.com | Ralph Grizzle

Do the current flight delays at U.S. airports cause you concern about missing your river cruise? It concerns us. That said, we always advise spending at least one night (two or three are better) before your embarkation in the city where your river cruise departs. That gives you plenty of time to make things right should things go wrong. And it allows you to acclimate to the new time zone. At the moment, we would be inclined to avoid Newark, but things could resolve there quickly.

1 month ago | travelresearchonline.com | Ralph Grizzle

We’ve been enjoying insights from readers about river cruising in our Facebook Group, River Cruise Advisor Crew. We’re a small group so far – just 170+ members – but an informed one. We recently asked the group: Is a river cruise balcony stateroom your preference, or do you prefer the savings of standard staterooms? Though far from scientific, the group’s responses suggest that most folks are fine with French balconies as opposed to the pricier step-out balconies.

2 months ago | rivercruiseadvisor.com | Ralph Grizzle

AmaWaterways launches its newest ship this week, the AmaSintra. The launch takes place in Porto, the beautiful Portuguese city situated on the Douro River. In late March, we spent more than a week in Porto, discovering the treasures this remarkable city has to offer. We strongly recommend that anyone embarking on a Douro river cruise spend a few extra days before or after the cruise exploring Porto and its surroundings. Here what we learned during our time in Porto. A Walkable City.