One of the questions I hear most often — and I mean most often — is: “Sheila, which river cruise line is the best?” My honest answer is always the same: it depends. And I know that sounds like a dodge, but stay with me. Let me give you a concrete example. […]
The river is the same. The experience is anything but. Read More »
One of the things I love most about expedition cruising is what it does to your sense of perspective — quietly, almost without you noticing. Most travel experiences are designed around us. Our schedules. Our preferences. Our timelines. The Galápagos Islands are different. Out there, the wildlife makes the rules. If
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Everyone asks about the castles, the wine, and the excursions. But after sailing the Rhine, Danube, Rhône, and Seine, Ottawa river cruise expert Sheila Gallant-Halloran says there’s one thing that surprises clients most — and it has nothing to do with the itinerary.
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Ottawa river cruise specialist Sheila Gallant-Halloran previews AmaWaterways’ new Magdalena River cruise in Colombia — with insider tips, current offers, and why this destination is unlike anything in Europe.
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Today is the last day. AMA has combined several of their strongest offers into one limited-time Memorial Day promotion valid through May 31, 2026. Current offers include: Up to C$3,000 per stateroom savings on select 2026 and 2027 Europe and Colombia sailings Complimentary land packages with up to C$3,249 in value on select itineraries Limited-time C$799 AirPlus economy airfare to Europe on eligible departures Some
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One of the things I love most about river cruising is how often a first sailing turns into a second… before clients have even unpacked. Peter and his wife were referred to me directly by AmaWaterways when they began researching a Danube river cruise. Like many travellers, they wanted guidance on the differences between
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One of the highlights of attending the River Cruise Corner: Award-Winning River Cruises & Some of the Best AMA Offers I’ve Seen This Year ❤️ It was wonderful this week to see AmaWaterways recognized at the TravelPulse Canada awards with: ✨ Best River Cruise Line ✨ Best River Cruise Line – Culinary And I was
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One of the highlights of this week’s TravelPulse Canada awards evening was seeing National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions recognized as Best Small Ship Cruise Line — a well-deserved honour for a company that truly understands expedition travel, education, and meaningful exploration. I was fortunate to sit with the Lindblad team during the evening, and honestly, the
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One of the highlights of attending the River Cruise Expo in Amsterdam this March was sitting down with Michelle Palma, Executive Vice President of Uniworld Boutique River Cruises, to talk about what truly makes Uniworld different. And honestly? You feel it almost immediately when you step onboard. From the moment you enter, Uniworld
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There’s something about Antarctica that strips away noise. No cities. No crowds. No distractions. Just raw nature on a scale so immense it almost feels otherworldly. The penguins walk around like they completely own the place. And honestly? They do. 😂❤️ One moment you’re watching massive glaciers calve into the sea. The next
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