After a much-welcomed thunderstorm last night, we stepped off AmaPrima this morning in Vilshofen, Germany, ending five days on board AmaWaterways' newest vessel and temperatures in Austria and Germany that were often above 90F. The storm started as we were enjoying a gala dinner … [Read more...]
Continuing Our AmaWaterways Reviews: Introducing The New AmaPrima
Reporting From The New AmaPrima As part of our continuing series of river cruise reviews for Cruise Specialists, I’m on the Danube, en route to Melk, Austria, experiencing some of the innovations on the new AmaPrima. After pedaling 25+ kilometers today on bicycles provided free … [Read more...]
My Perspective: Silver Shadow, Ship Shape?
Last year, when cruising on Silver Shadow from Sydney, Australia to Auckland, New Zealand, I did something unusual: I remained on board. To add some sparkle to the so-called turnaround, Silver Shadow Hotel Director Flavio Gioia invited more than a dozen back-to-back passengers, … [Read more...]
On Silver Spirit, Assessing The Cost Of Luxury Cruises: Ten Value-Added Extras; What’s The Real Cost?
It's no secret that the cost of luxury cruises can induce "sticker shock" for the uninitiated. Per diems typically range from $300 per person to $800 per person on many luxury cruises. But when all of the value-added extras are factored in, the cost of luxury cruising is actually … [Read more...]
River Cruise Trends
A mere 12 months ago, you could describe the entire river cruise industry as being “hot” and getting hotter. After all, more new vessels were coming on-line than at any other point in history, and that explosive increase in capacity was largely fueled by increased demand from … [Read more...]
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