River Cruises

Colombia River Cruise: Behind AmaWaterways’ Magdalena Adventure

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What Does It Take to Create an Entirely New River Cruise Destination? Inside AmaWaterways’ Colombia Adventure By Sheila Gallant-Halloran | Lush Life Travel What does it take to introduce luxury river cruising to an entirely new destination? I’ve just returned from Colombia, where I sailed the Magdalena River aboard AmaWaterways’ beautiful AmaMelodia. And this wasn’t […]

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Best Christmas Market River Cruise? How to Choose Yours

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Choosing a Christmas market river cruise can feel overwhelming. Rhine or Danube? AmaWaterways, Uniworld, Viking, Scenic, Avalon or Riverside? After sailing multiple European rivers and inspecting dozens of river ships, I believe many travellers start in the wrong place. Don’t start with the cruise line. Start with the experience you want—and then find the itinerary, timing, ship and cabin that deliver your best Return on Life.

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How to Choose a River Cruise: What 15 Sailings and 30 Ship Inspections Taught Me

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15 River Cruise Sailings. 30 Ships Inspected. The Questions I Ask Before Recommending a River Cruise Three hours on the top deck of AmaCerto, wrapped in a blanket, watching more than 30 castles pass as we sailed through the Rhine Gorge. A ship swap on the Rhône during national strike action in France. The Danube

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Low Water on European River Cruises: What Happens to Your Cruise?

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Low water can disrupt a European river cruise — but it doesn’t automatically ruin one. After helping clients through ship swaps, hotel stays, missed highlights, redesigned itineraries, refunds and future cruise credits, here’s what I believe travellers should really be watching: how well did the cruise company protect the vacation you thought you were buying?

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