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What is a European River Boat like?

February 24, 2014 By Tony Page

A RIVER BOAT IS A SMALL VESSEL BUILT LOW TO FIT UNDER THE RIVER BRIDGES IN EUROPE: A river cruise boat is a relatively small vessel, compared to a cruise ship, with an amazingly low draft (under two metres in normal sailing), able to navigate larger rivers, waterways and inland lakes; the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Destinations Tagged With: europe river cruises, river boat, riverboat, what is a river boat

Cruising the Imperial Rivers of Russia and the Ukraine

February 24, 2014 By Tony Page

Moscow Kremlin

CRUISING THE VOLGA RIVER IN RUSSIA AND THE DNIEPER RIVER IN THE UKRAINE: Discover Russia and the Ukraine along their natural highways with a cruise through the imperial rivers and lakes. Whether it's Moscow's golden onion domes and red-walled Kremlin, the legendary palaces and canals of St. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Russia Ukraine River Cruises Tagged With: dnieper river cruise, russian river cruise, ukraine river cruise, volga river cruise

Things to Watch for When Planning Your European River Cruise

February 23, 2014 By Tony Page

River Princess in Bamberg

Things to watch for (or be aware of) on a river cruise in Europe: River cruise holiday disappointments can mostly be avoided with a bit of research and preparation when planning your river cruise holiday in Europe. Sometimes people who've been on ocean cruises assume that a European river … [Read more...]

Filed Under: About River Cruises Tagged With: planning a river cruise, river cruise tips, things to watch out for on a european river cruise

Discover the Opulence and History of Russia on a Volga River Cruise

February 13, 2014 By Tony Page

Moscow Kremlin

SAIL FROM MOSCOW TO ST. PETERSBURG ON A VOLGA RIVER CRUISE: "Discover the stunning architecture and unique cultural heritage of Russia's most interesting cities on a Volga River cruise". That's what they claim, and to a large extent it's justified. The development of numerous man-made canals … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Russia Ukraine River Cruises Tagged With: moscow to st petersburg, russia river cruise, volga river, volga river cruise

Discover the Ukraine on a Dnieper River Cruise

February 13, 2014 By Tony Page

Ukraine River Cruise

CRUISE THE DNIEPER RIVER FROM KIEV TO ODESSA OR ODESSA TO KIEV: The Dnieper River, the third largest river in Europe, flows 1,370 miles from the heart of the Ukraine to the Black Sea. When we did this cruise in 2009, Viking River Cruises was the only English language cruise company covering the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Russia Ukraine River Cruises Tagged With: dnieper river, dnieper river cruise, europe river cruises, ukraine river cruises

Enjoy Paris and Normandy on a Seine River Cruise

February 12, 2014 By Tony Page

Seine River Cruise

SAIL FROM PARIS TO NORMANDY ON A SEINE RIVER CRUISE: If you want to experience the northern France's Normandy region in a relaxed, leisurely fashion, try a Seine River cruise. You'll discover the history, culture, food and beauty of this region, famous as the birthplace of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: France River Cruises Tagged With: european river cruises, french river cruise, paris to normandy, seine river, seine river cruise

The Best of Burgundy and Provence on a Saône-Rhône River Cruise

February 12, 2014 By Tony Page

Saone and Rhone River Cruise

SAIL FROM CHALON-SUR-SAONE TO AVIGNON ON A SAONE AND RHONE RIVER CRUISE: This cruise takes you past some of the most beautiful vineyards and landscapes in the French countryside. Travelling along the Saône and Rhône Rivers you pass through the famous wine region of Burgundy, the lavender-scented … [Read more...]

Filed Under: France River Cruises Tagged With: french river cruises, rhone river cruise, saône and rhône river cruises, saône river cruise

French River Cruises

February 12, 2014 By Tony Page

French River Cruises

CRUISE THE LENGTH OF FRANCE ON THE SAONE-RHONE RIVERS AND THE RIVER SEINE: A river cruise in France is a cruise on the Saône and Rhône Rivers or the River Seine, or a combination of all three. Sail on a leisurely-paced cruise along the Saône and Rhône rivers through the heart of Burgundy and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: France River Cruises Tagged With: french river cruises, rhone river cruise, saône and rhône river cruises, saône river cruise, seine river cruise

Travel the Gateway to Eastern Europe on an Elbe River Cruise

February 12, 2014 By Tony Page

Elbe River Cruise

CRUISE FROM BERLIN TO PRAGUE ON AN ELBE RIVER CRUISE: Considered the gateway to Eastern Europe, a cruise along the Elbe River offers views of hilltop castles and medieval towns, contrasted with cosmopolitan cities such as Berlin and Prague and the restored baroque glories of Dresden. Elbe … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Germany River Cruises Tagged With: czech river cruise, elbe river cruise, german river cruise, river cruise from berlin to prague

A Danube River Cruise on the Queen of European Rivers

February 12, 2014 By Tony Page

Danube River Cruise

YOU CAN CRUISE THROUGH EIGHT COUNTRIES ON A DANUBE RIVER CRUISE: "The Queen of Europe's rivers, the Danube is rich in history and enveloped in an aura of legend and myth". Rising in the mountains of Germany's Black Forest, the Danube (Donau in German) winds its way through romantic gorges … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Rhine Danube River Cruises Tagged With: cruises on the danube, danube river, danube river cruise, river cruises europe

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We're Helen and Tony Page, and we love travelling - lucky as we've been doing it for the last few decades!

Tony has long been a professional photographer and writer, but Helen now writes most of the posts and takes a lot of photos herself!

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