Africa
Could a Cruise Really Go on Forever?
It’s so easy to settle into a cruise that you might wonder: what would it be like to live at sea? Forget days, or even weeks. Cruise lines are planning voyages that last for two […]
Viking
AmaWaterways
Will Record Flooding Sink Danube River Cruising?
The damage is severe as torrential rains from a storm called Boris that had the Danube peaking at a 10-year high and saw water lapping at the steps of Hungary’s Parliament building in Budapest. It’s […]
Alaska
Rugged Breed of New Exploration Ships Plans a Polar Rush
An unprecedented 15 new expedition vessels able to cut through ice floes have hit the seas to meet what is predicted to be a surge in demand for polar and off the beaten track exploration. […]
AmaWaterways
As the River Cruise Boom Goes Global, Innovation is the Word for 2020
There’s no cruise experience quite as serene as relaxing on a river ship and watching gorgeous, ever-changing scenery pass slowly by. Smooth sailing and the ability to dock right in the center of cities that […]
10 Best Lists
Decoding the New Dress Codes as Cruise Lines Continue to Go Casual
Dressing up for dinner is something that’s always been special about cruising. Ships are their own floating worlds and every night can be a party where people are dressed in their best. While the glamor […]
10 Best Lists
A World of New River Ships in 2019: Expanding Sizes, Options and Routes
The Garonne, the Ganges, the Mississippi, the Mekong. Twin balconies and a double- wide. Leave it to river cruise companies to find new ways to tweak and broaden experiences and keep expanding what can be […]
Africa
River Ships Target New Audiences and Cruise Less-Known Routes
From ships designed specifically for Millennials to new cruises on the Nile, the upper Mekong and the Zambezi River, there are no cookie cutter arrivals this year as the choices in river cruising keep expanding. […]
10 Best Lists
Dining Your Way! Savor the Newest and Tastiest Restaurants at Sea
What are you in the mood for tonight? Perhaps a steakhouse with a French bistro flair, or a pick a catch of the day and have it prepared your way? Or perhaps a sushi place with […]
AmaWaterways
Our Annual Survey: What’s your Favorite Restaurant at Sea and Why?
It’s that time again. We’re asking the readers of The Cruisington Times to nominate their favorite cruise ship restaurants. The choices have proliferated this year with a host of new ships offering innovative alternative restaurants. […]
AmaWaterways
From Melk to Krems: Dazzling Attractions on a Danube Cruise
No cruise on the Danube River is complete without a visit to the monastery at Melk, but be sure to bring your sunglasses, both to protect against glare on a river cruise and for admiring […]