Category: European River Cruise

Amsterdam is 700-year old city, so rich in history, and if you only had a day here, it’s a tough choice as to whether to spend time outdoors, wandering along the canals (the Jordaan is the best area, I think) …

After a pleasant evening’s rest, we experienced our first breakfast on board.  By the time we got to breakfast, many of the early risers had already finished.  Waking up at 6.30 a.m. on holidays is a bizzare concept for …

Zaanse Schans is a museum village dedicated to preserving the traditional Dutch way of life.  Situated on the banks of the river …

Arrival procedures at Amsterdam airport was a breeze and there was hardly any security checks at all.  We couldn’t resist a stop for coffee and a croissant before making our way to to the NH Center Hotel where …

When we did our first European river cruise in 2005, we predicted that river cruises would become one of the fastest growing tour options in Europe, as evidenced by the large increase in the number of riverboats …