http://www.rivercruiseseurope.co.uk/blog.html en-us Webfactory Sat, 13 Jun 2026 23:44:21 Europe/London http://www.rivercruiseseurope.co.uk/blog/maria-theresa-258.html Uniworld has announced that its next new Super Ship, S.S. Maria Theresa, which launch in spring 2015 with a European Jewels’ itinerary. Webfactory Fri, 09 May 2014 00:00:00 Europe/London Uniworld's SS Maria Theresa for spring launch http://www.rivercruiseseurope.co.uk/uploads/images/Companies/titanTravellogo.jpg http://www.rivercruiseseurope.co.uk/blog/maria-theresa-258.html http://www.rivercruiseseurope.co.uk/blog/ama-half-price-257.html AMAWaterways is offering less than half price deals on some river cruises from now until the end of the year. Webfactory Thu, 08 May 2014 00:00:00 Europe/London AMAWaterways half price for the Rhine and Danube http://www.rivercruiseseurope.co.uk/uploads/images/NEWS/AMA_Waterways_logo_full__copy.jpg http://www.rivercruiseseurope.co.uk/blog/ama-half-price-257.html http://www.rivercruiseseurope.co.uk/blog/european-waterways-spring-256.html European Waterways, Europe’s largest luxury hotel barge cruising company, welcomes the 2014 season offering a wide selection of cruises taking in the colorful scenery, cuisine and cultural heritage of Europe. Webfactory Fri, 25 Apr 2014 00:00:00 Europe/London Alsace and Burgundy deals from European Waterways http://www.rivercruiseseurope.co.uk/uploads/images/Le-Panache-Cruising-in-Alsace_1.jpg http://www.rivercruiseseurope.co.uk/blog/european-waterways-spring-256.html http://www.rivercruiseseurope.co.uk/blog/olsen-river-cruise-255.html Fred Olsen Cruise Lines is offering six new River Cruises in the 2015 cruise season. Following the success of its Braemar seven-night French River Cruise, destinations next year will include Seville (Spain), Bordeaux (France) and Hamburg (Germany). Webfactory Tue, 22 Apr 2014 00:00:00 Europe/London New river routes for Fred Olsen’s Braemar http://www.rivercruiseseurope.co.uk/uploads/images/Sail along the Guadalquivir River to Seville with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines.jpg http://www.rivercruiseseurope.co.uk/blog/olsen-river-cruise-255.html http://www.rivercruiseseurope.co.uk/blog/croisieurope-253.html French river cruise operator CroisiEurope has inaugurated three new vessels at the river port in Strasbourg. Webfactory Tue, 01 Apr 2014 00:00:00 Europe/London CroisiEurope inaugurates three new vessels http://www.rivercruiseseurope.co.uk/uploads/images/Lafayette.jpg http://www.rivercruiseseurope.co.uk/blog/croisieurope-253.html http://www.rivercruiseseurope.co.uk/blog/greybeard-ed-252.html Real Response Media is delighted to announce that John Honeywell has been appointed editor of World of Cruising magazine, River Cruises Europe's sister title. Webfactory Thu, 27 Mar 2014 00:00:00 Europe/London Captain Greybeard welcomed aboard as World of Cruising editor http://www.rivercruiseseurope.co.uk/uploads/images/John Honeywell small.jpg http://www.rivercruiseseurope.co.uk/blog/greybeard-ed-252.html http://www.rivercruiseseurope.co.uk/blog/clia-river-cruise-stats-250.html The number of Brits taking a river cruise grew by more than a fifth last year, to almost 110,000 passengers. Webfactory Tue, 25 Mar 2014 00:00:00 Europe/London More Britons enjoy the river cruising experience http://www.rivercruiseseurope.co.uk/uploads/images/Le-Panache-Cruising-in-Alsace.jpg http://www.rivercruiseseurope.co.uk/blog/clia-river-cruise-stats-250.html http://www.rivercruiseseurope.co.uk/blog/grainger-avalon-251.html London Olympic Gold medallist, Dr Katherine Grainger CBE was made godmother to Avalon Poetry II, one of two river cruise ships christened in a joint ceremony in Holland. Webfactory Tue, 25 Mar 2014 00:00:00 Europe/London Olympic medallist Grainger launches latest Avalon river cruiser http://www.rivercruiseseurope.co.uk/uploads/images/Graingersmall.jpg http://www.rivercruiseseurope.co.uk/blog/grainger-avalon-251.html http://www.rivercruiseseurope.co.uk/blog/viking-berry-248.html Celebrity baker Mary Berry has helped Viking Cruises to launch 14 ships in under 24 hours to break a Guinness World Record. Webfactory Fri, 21 Mar 2014 00:00:00 Europe/London Viking breaks record for launches with bake star Mary Berry http://www.rivercruiseseurope.co.uk/uploads/images/mary_berry-small.jpg http://www.rivercruiseseurope.co.uk/blog/viking-berry-248.html http://www.rivercruiseseurope.co.uk/blog/cruise-show-249.html If you’re coming to the Cruise Show at Olympia this weekend drop into the World of Cruising stand and say hello! Webfactory Fri, 21 Mar 2014 00:00:00 Europe/London Prizes, gifts and expert advice from World of Cruising at the Cruise Show http://www.rivercruiseseurope.co.uk http://www.rivercruiseseurope.co.uk/blog/cruise-show-249.html http://www.rivercruiseseurope.co.uk/blog/tauck-add-new-cruises-for-2015-247.html Tauck has unveiled its 2015 portfolio of European river cruises that includes a new 23-day, three-country itinerary and a new Tauck Bridges family cruise along the Rhine. Webfactory Wed, 12 Mar 2014 00:00:00 Europe/London Tauck's New Cruises For 2015 http://www.rivercruiseseurope.co.uk/uploads/images/NEWS/Tauck logo.JPG http://www.rivercruiseseurope.co.uk/blog/tauck-add-new-cruises-for-2015-247.html http://www.rivercruiseseurope.co.uk/blog/uniworld-s-new-super-ship-244.html Uniworld has announced the first details of its new super-ship SS Maria Theresa, which will sail the waters of the Rhine, Main and Danube rivers in 2015. Webfactory Sun, 09 Mar 2014 00:00:00 Europe/London Uniworld's New Super-Ship http://www.rivercruiseseurope.co.uk/uploads/images/NEWS/Uniworld-Boutique-River-Cruise-Collection.png http://www.rivercruiseseurope.co.uk/blog/uniworld-s-new-super-ship-244.html http://www.rivercruiseseurope.co.uk/blog/ama-s-top-10-241.html AmaWaterways has just released it's 'Top 10' offers for this spring and summer and there are some real bargains to be had from the luxury river-cruise operator, which is rare at this time of year. Webfactory Thu, 06 Mar 2014 00:00:00 Europe/London AMA's Top 10 http://www.rivercruiseseurope.co.uk/uploads/images/NEWS/AMA_Waterways_logo_full__copy.jpg http://www.rivercruiseseurope.co.uk/blog/ama-s-top-10-241.html http://www.rivercruiseseurope.co.uk/blog/launch-month-is-here-239.html There are no less than 32 new European river-cruise vessels being launched in the space of the next few months. Webfactory Tue, 04 Mar 2014 00:00:00 Europe/London Launch Month Is Here! http://www.rivercruiseseurope.co.uk/uploads/images/Companies/Emerald.jpg http://www.rivercruiseseurope.co.uk/blog/launch-month-is-here-239.html http://www.rivercruiseseurope.co.uk/blog/launch-season-hots-up-232.html We are still counting down to the start of river-cruising's biggest ever 'Launch Season', which is now up to an amazing THIRTY new river-cruises in the next few months with the latest announcement by CroisiEurope. Webfactory Tue, 18 Feb 2014 00:00:00 Europe/London 'Launch Season' Hots Up http://www.rivercruiseseurope.co.uk/uploads/images/Companies/CE.png http://www.rivercruiseseurope.co.uk/blog/launch-season-hots-up-232.html http://www.rivercruiseseurope.co.uk/blog/get-set-for-emerald-229.html An advance look at this year's newcomer to the ranks of the European river-cruise lines. Webfactory Thu, 13 Feb 2014 00:00:00 Europe/London Get Set For Emerald http://www.rivercruiseseurope.co.uk/uploads/images/Companies/Emerald.jpg http://www.rivercruiseseurope.co.uk/blog/get-set-for-emerald-229.html http://www.rivercruiseseurope.co.uk/blog/ama-donate-to-breast-cancer-224.html Award-winning river cruise line AmaWaterways has announced it will donate $500 for every stateroom sold on each of three nominated cruises in 2014 and 2015 to support breast cancer awareness, research, prevention and treatment. Webfactory Fri, 07 Feb 2014 00:00:00 Europe/London AMA Boost Breast Cancer Research http://www.rivercruiseseurope.co.uk/uploads/images/NEWS/AMA_Waterways_logo_full__copy.jpg http://www.rivercruiseseurope.co.uk/blog/ama-donate-to-breast-cancer-224.html http://www.rivercruiseseurope.co.uk/blog/new-titan-tours-222.html Titan Travel has launched a new series of river cruise brochures for this year with some fabulous new options for European adventures, along with other worldwide choices. Webfactory Mon, 27 Jan 2014 00:00:00 Europe/London See More With Titan http://www.rivercruiseseurope.co.uk/uploads/images/Companies/titanTravellogo.jpg http://www.rivercruiseseurope.co.uk/blog/new-titan-tours-222.html http://www.rivercruiseseurope.co.uk/blog/new-ships-for-2014-220.html OK, we have banged the drum loud and often about 2014 being the Year of the River-Cruise, so we thought we would provide a little more insight into what's on offer. Or, rather the 26 - count them, TWENTY-SIX! - new ships on offer this year. Webfactory Thu, 23 Jan 2014 00:00:00 Europe/London New Ships For 2014 http://www.rivercruiseseurope.co.uk/uploads/images/Banners/rightbanner1.jpg http://www.rivercruiseseurope.co.uk/blog/new-ships-for-2014-220.html http://www.rivercruiseseurope.co.uk/blog/european-waterways-offers-216.html Luxury hotel barge operator European Waterways is offering some tempting savings on several French cruises this spring. Webfactory Sun, 19 Jan 2014 00:00:00 Europe/London Save With European Waterways http://www.rivercruiseseurope.co.uk/uploads/images/Companies/EW Logo.jpg http://www.rivercruiseseurope.co.uk/blog/european-waterways-offers-216.html http://www.rivercruiseseurope.co.uk/blog/destinations-show-214.html Several river-cruise lines will exhibit for the first time at the high-profile Destinations Travel & Holiday show in London next month Webfactory Thu, 16 Jan 2014 00:00:00 Europe/London River Cruise Companies Target Destinations Show http://www.rivercruiseseurope.co.uk/uploads/images/BLOG/Destinations_1.png http://www.rivercruiseseurope.co.uk/blog/destinations-show-214.html http://www.rivercruiseseurope.co.uk/blog/seafarer-cruise-212.html River cruising has never been so popular and it’s easy to see why. There’s nothing more relaxing than sunbathing on the Sun deck with your favourite tipple whilst some of Europe’s most stunning scenery unfolds right in front of you. Webfactory Thu, 09 Jan 2014 00:00:00 Europe/London Seafarer Join River-Cruise Boom http://www.rivercruiseseurope.co.uk/uploads/images/Companies/Seafarer main-logo.gif http://www.rivercruiseseurope.co.uk/blog/seafarer-cruise-212.html http://www.rivercruiseseurope.co.uk/blog/rrm-200.html It's a very warm 2014 'Welcome' from us at River Cruises Europe if you are new to our site, and a sincere 'Welcome back!' if you have been visiting for the past year or so and are keen to see something new. Webfactory Tue, 07 Jan 2014 00:00:00 Europe/London Welcome To The New River Cruises Europe! http://www.rivercruiseseurope.co.uk/uploads/images/NEWS/RRM.png http://www.rivercruiseseurope.co.uk/blog/rrm-200.html http://www.rivercruiseseurope.co.uk/blog/woc-offer-209.html We love to bring you bargains here at River Cruises Europe, but here's one hot-off-the-press from sister company World of Cruising magazine that should be snapped up by ALL river-cruise fans. Webfactory Sat, 04 Jan 2014 00:00:00 Europe/London World Of Cruising At 50% Off! http://www.rivercruiseseurope.co.uk/uploads/images/BLOG/WoC logo.jpg http://www.rivercruiseseurope.co.uk/blog/woc-offer-209.html http://www.rivercruiseseurope.co.uk/blog/so-much-to-look-forwartd-to-208.html As we head into a New Year, it is an exciting time for river-cruising, with more ships, more itineraries and more options than ever before. Webfactory Tue, 31 Dec 2013 00:00:00 Europe/London So Much More For 2014! http://www.rivercruiseseurope.co.uk/uploads/images/Banners/rightbanner1.jpg http://www.rivercruiseseurope.co.uk/blog/so-much-to-look-forwartd-to-208.html http://www.rivercruiseseurope.co.uk/blog/aloat-in-france-blog-206.html OK, so we're beavering away behind the scenes here at River Cruises Europe in order to provide even more valuable content, and our latest efforts are now online. Webfactory Sat, 28 Dec 2013 00:00:00 Europe/London More New Content! http://www.rivercruiseseurope.co.uk/uploads/images/Afloat.png http://www.rivercruiseseurope.co.uk/blog/aloat-in-france-blog-206.html http://www.rivercruiseseurope.co.uk/blog/sarthe-armada-204.html The largest gathering of pleasure boats on the rivers of France is scheduled for next July, in the lovely region of Pays de la Loire Webfactory Sun, 22 Dec 2013 00:00:00 Europe/London Join The Sarthe Armada! http://www.rivercruiseseurope.co.uk/uploads/images/NEWS/Anpei.jpg http://www.rivercruiseseurope.co.uk/blog/sarthe-armada-204.html http://www.rivercruiseseurope.co.uk/blog/same-site-only-better-202.html Regular readers of River Cruises Europe will already be aware of our great range and variety of content and info. They might also notice something else this week - there's even MORE of RCE to enjoy! Webfactory Sat, 21 Dec 2013 00:00:00 Europe/London Same Site, Just better! http://www.rivercruiseseurope.co.uk/uploads/images/Banners/rightbanner1.jpg http://www.rivercruiseseurope.co.uk/blog/same-site-only-better-202.html http://www.rivercruiseseurope.co.uk/blog/tw-story-199.html Europe's river-cruise business is insisting there is still room for growth, despite a record-breaking year ahead for new ships, routes and even companies. Webfactory Fri, 13 Dec 2013 00:00:00 Europe/London Room For More In 2014 http://www.rivercruiseseurope.co.uk/uploads/images/NEWS/TWlogo.jpg http://www.rivercruiseseurope.co.uk/blog/tw-story-199.html http://www.rivercruiseseurope.co.uk/blog/moulton-arosa-196.html Themed river-cruises are now a big part of many cruise lines’ offerings, especially in France, and A-ROSA Cruises have a very special voyage next May with celebrity chef Sara Moulton. Webfactory Tue, 10 Dec 2013 00:00:00 Europe/London Moulton Sets Sail With A-ROSA http://www.rivercruiseseurope.co.uk/uploads/images/Companies/AROSAlogo.png http://www.rivercruiseseurope.co.uk/blog/moulton-arosa-196.html http://www.rivercruiseseurope.co.uk/blog/explore-more-with-viking-195.html We all know that river-cruising is the ideal way to actually SEE the places you sail through, but Viking River Cruises are aiming to make the experience even more rewarding in 2014. Webfactory Mon, 09 Dec 2013 00:00:00 Europe/London Explore More With Viking http://www.rivercruiseseurope.co.uk/uploads/images/Companies/Viking-River-Cruises.jpg http://www.rivercruiseseurope.co.uk/blog/explore-more-with-viking-195.html http://www.rivercruiseseurope.co.uk/blog/ace-tours-194.html For anyone who can recall the Royal Barge during Her Majesty The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Celebrations last year, here is a truly regal opportunity. Webfactory Sat, 07 Dec 2013 00:00:00 Europe/London Get Cultural With ACE http://www.rivercruiseseurope.co.uk/uploads/images/Companies/aceStudyTours.gif http://www.rivercruiseseurope.co.uk/blog/ace-tours-194.html http://www.rivercruiseseurope.co.uk/blog/downton-abbey-190.html Classic luxury hotel barge company European Waterways is appealing to fans of TV series Downton Abbey. Webfactory Tue, 26 Nov 2013 00:00:00 Europe/London Sail Into Downton Abbey! http://www.rivercruiseseurope.co.uk/uploads/images/Companies/EW Logo.jpg http://www.rivercruiseseurope.co.uk/blog/downton-abbey-190.html http://www.rivercruiseseurope.co.uk/blog/ama-tours-183.html As the river-cruise lines look to find different ways to entice passengers in 2014, enhanced shore excursions are very much in vogue. Webfactory Thu, 31 Oct 2013 00:00:00 Europe/London AMA Introduce Limited Edition Visits http://www.rivercruiseseurope.co.uk/uploads/images/NEWS/AMA_Waterways_logo_full__copy.jpg http://www.rivercruiseseurope.co.uk/blog/ama-tours-183.html http://www.rivercruiseseurope.co.uk/blog/themed-avalon-181.html With the demand for themed holidays on the increase, Avalon Waterways has expanded the choice of its special interest departures for 2014. Webfactory Tue, 22 Oct 2013 00:00:00 Europe/London Get With The Avalon Theme http://www.rivercruiseseurope.co.uk/uploads/images/NEWS/Avalon Logo.jpg http://www.rivercruiseseurope.co.uk/blog/themed-avalon-181.html http://www.rivercruiseseurope.co.uk/blog/more-ew-180.html Luxury hotel barges have become big news on Europe’s rivers and canals in recent years, and all the signs point to even more in 2014. Webfactory Wed, 16 Oct 2013 00:00:00 Europe/London European Waterways Add Two for ‘14 http://www.rivercruiseseurope.co.uk/uploads/images/Companies/EW Logo.jpg http://www.rivercruiseseurope.co.uk/blog/more-ew-180.html http://www.rivercruiseseurope.co.uk/blog/record-breaking-177.html What a week it's been for River Cruising as Viking hits the Guinness World Records! Webfactory Thu, 21 Mar 2013 00:00:00 Europe/London River Cruising into the Record Books! http://www.rivercruiseseurope.co.uk/uploads/images/NEWS/Viking-River-Cruises.jpg http://www.rivercruiseseurope.co.uk/blog/record-breaking-177.html http://www.rivercruiseseurope.co.uk/blog/the-brits-love-nothing-more-than-simply-messing-about-in-boats-173.html According to the very latest research and in spite of a dip in ocean cruising, the number of Brits taking a river cruise rose by an impressive 14% in 2012. This represents a whopping 130,000 passengers. Webfactory Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:00:00 Europe/London The Brits love nothing more than 'simply messing about in boats'. http://www.rivercruiseseurope.co.uk/uploads/images/BLOG/wind willows.JPG http://www.rivercruiseseurope.co.uk/blog/the-brits-love-nothing-more-than-simply-messing-about-in-boats-173.html http://www.rivercruiseseurope.co.uk/blog/seven-wonders-of-the-river-cruise-part-3-the-lorelei-rock-170.html The Lorelei is a large rock on the bank of the river which is the inspiration of various local legend and tales... Webfactory Thu, 28 Feb 2013 00:00:00 Europe/London Seven Wonders of the River Cruise Part 3 - The infamous Lorelei... http://www.rivercruiseseurope.co.uk/uploads/images/BLOG/loreleirock.JPG http://www.rivercruiseseurope.co.uk/blog/seven-wonders-of-the-river-cruise-part-3-the-lorelei-rock-170.html http://www.rivercruiseseurope.co.uk/blog/seven-wonders-of-the-river-cruise-part-2-the-str-py-thieu-giant-boat-lift-165.html The Strépy-Thieu Giant Boat Lift certainly deserves its place as our second wonder of the river cruising world. In fact, it is one of the greatest feats of hydraulic engineering throughout the whole world. Webfactory Fri, 01 Feb 2013 00:00:00 Europe/London Seven Wonders of the River Cruise Part 2 - The Strépy-Thieu Giant Boat Lift http://www.rivercruiseseurope.co.uk/uploads/images/BLOG/nt Boat Lift.JPG http://www.rivercruiseseurope.co.uk/blog/seven-wonders-of-the-river-cruise-part-2-the-str-py-thieu-giant-boat-lift-165.html http://www.rivercruiseseurope.co.uk/blog/river-cruises-is-trendy-it-s-official-161.html River Cruising is 'trendy'! Well trending at least, just look at any cruise summary forecast for 2013 and you'll see it in there. Webfactory Tue, 15 Jan 2013 00:00:00 Europe/London River Cruising is 'trendy', it's official... http://www.rivercruiseseurope.co.uk/uploads/images/Rivers/gallery2.jpg http://www.rivercruiseseurope.co.uk/blog/river-cruises-is-trendy-it-s-official-161.html http://www.rivercruiseseurope.co.uk/blog/first-timers-154.html For those people who 'don't' cruise, 'won't' cruise and really can't get past the dated image of cruising being some kind of holiday camp at sea, river cruising in Europe could well be the antidote. Webfactory Fri, 04 Jan 2013 00:00:00 Europe/London Why River? I'm a first-timer! http://www.rivercruiseseurope.co.uk/uploads/images/BLOG/europe.jpg http://www.rivercruiseseurope.co.uk/blog/first-timers-154.html http://www.rivercruiseseurope.co.uk/blog/the-magdeburg-water-bridge-152.html The Seven Wonders of the European River Cruise, the Water Bridge in Magdeburg Webfactory Thu, 18 Oct 2012 00:00:00 Europe/London Seven Wonders of the River Cruise Part 1 - The Magdeburg Water Bridge http://www.rivercruiseseurope.co.uk/uploads/images/BLOG/water bridge_1.jpg http://www.rivercruiseseurope.co.uk/blog/the-magdeburg-water-bridge-152.html http://www.rivercruiseseurope.co.uk/blog/next-generation-river-boats-151.html When you stop to think about the technology and design going into the latest generation of river boats in Europe, it's really quite fascinating... Webfactory Sat, 13 Oct 2012 00:00:00 Europe/London Brave new world of river boats... http://www.rivercruiseseurope.co.uk/uploads/images/BLOG/antoinette.JPG http://www.rivercruiseseurope.co.uk/blog/next-generation-river-boats-151.html http://www.rivercruiseseurope.co.uk/blog/top-10-rivers-147.html We have compiled 10 compelling (and we hope, slightly different to the standard) reasons why taking a River Cruise in Europe is something to add to your travel plans soon. Webfactory Sun, 07 Oct 2012 00:00:00 Europe/London The top 10 reasons to river cruise in Europe! http://www.rivercruiseseurope.co.uk/uploads/images/Banners/danubbe.jpg http://www.rivercruiseseurope.co.uk/blog/top-10-rivers-147.html http://www.rivercruiseseurope.co.uk/blog/river-versus-ocean-146.html A question we've certainly heard posed more than a few times of late is the difference in 'type' between a river cruiser and an ocean cruiser. Webfactory Wed, 19 Sep 2012 00:00:00 Europe/London River versus Ocean http://www.rivercruiseseurope.co.uk/uploads/images/Rivers/592738_oporto.jpg http://www.rivercruiseseurope.co.uk/blog/river-versus-ocean-146.html http://www.rivercruiseseurope.co.uk/blog/ultra-luxury-river-cruises-144.html Luxury cruising is something special, something extraordinary and something that is more accessible now, than it ever has been before. Webfactory Sun, 16 Sep 2012 00:00:00 Europe/London Ultra Luxury River Cruises? http://www.rivercruiseseurope.co.uk/uploads/images/Banners/794391_spa_equipment_2.jpg http://www.rivercruiseseurope.co.uk/blog/ultra-luxury-river-cruises-144.html http://www.rivercruiseseurope.co.uk/blog/egypt-woes-boost-europe-s-rivers-142.html Egypt's Nile decline boosts Europe's rivers? Webfactory Fri, 27 Jul 2012 00:00:00 Europe/London Egypt woes boost Europe's rivers? http://www.rivercruiseseurope.co.uk/uploads/images/BLOG/1335328_nile_at_aswan.jpg http://www.rivercruiseseurope.co.uk/blog/egypt-woes-boost-europe-s-rivers-142.html