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READ MOREThe best part of travelling is to experience new food and drinks. When we went on one of our first Rhine river cruises, we were told that one of the drinks that we needed to try was the Rüdesheimer coffee which is a very localised speciality.
READ MORECologne, a beautiful city located on the banks of the Rhine River in Germany, is a must-visit destination for those embarking on a Rhine River cruise. This vibrant city is known for its stunning architecture, rich history, and friendly locals, making it the perfect stop along your river cruise journey.
READ MOREFor river cruising fans looking to plan their next adventures for 2024, here are some of the top destinations and experiences to consider:
READ MOREIn 2025, APT will be launching two brand-new river ships, the APT Solara and APT Ostara. Boasting a meticulous and timeless design, these revolutionary ships offer even more ways to explore Europe’s grand waterways, from luxury appointed cabins to six unique dining options onboard.
READ MOREI have been lucky enough to have been invited to the christening on the Lüftner family’s 14th ship, no mean feat for a family owned river cruise line. Mrs Lüftner’s speech outlined the challenge when she recalled standing and looking at all the ships lined up together in their winter dry dock and calculating that […]
READ MORERiver cruises are a great way to have a mini adventure, and the best part is you don’t need to plan it out yourself. The perfectly tailored itineraries will mean you won’t miss out on anything, and if you want to explore yourself, you can check out some of our guides to find out the […]
READ MORELuxury river cruises are becoming increasingly popular in Europe. In the last five years, traditional big ship cruising enjoyed an annual increase of guests of 5%. At Global River Cruising we have some of the best river cruises you can take in Europe – and further afield – on the most luxurious ships you can […]
READ MOREThe Danube River is the second longest in Europe flowing west to east, making its way through numerous cities, ten different countries, and stunning landscapes, and has been a vital transportation route for over 2000 years. It is also one of best places to enjoy a river cruise, as there is so much to see. […]
READ MOREToday was our final full day on the SS Antoinette. The Uniworld staff are exceptionally good. As usual we were greeted at breakfast by smiling staff asking us how we were and following up on our conversations from yesterday. This is not over the top hospitality but a high level of care from staff, that […]
READ MOREThis morning we woke in Rudesheim, the most famous wine town in the region. We had a more leisurely start to our the day on the SS Antoinette as we were taken to a wine tasting at Castle Vollrads at 10am. For those who were up earlier there was an excursion to the Mechanical Museum […]
READ MOREThe Lord Byron moved to a new home in the South of France. She sails the beautiful Rivers Rhone and Saone from Lyon to Avignon. Browse cruises featuring the MS Lord Byron. Click here. ——————————————————————————————————————– Well I’m now back in England and reminiscing about my time on the MS Lord Byron. I thought I’d take the […]
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