European River Cruises: So many rivers, so little time.
Did you know that Europe has more navigable rivers than any other region in the world, and arguably more diverse cultures along its river banks than any place else.
Will the Danube be your choice? Even on the Danube, there are many operators and many itineraries. CraftyTraveler is here to help.
It can be confusing out there – which is why we’re here to help you make sense of it all.
To make matters more complicated, new ships are coming on-line at a break-neck pace. Just as your computer is obsolete before you leave the store, your river cruise brochure is likely out of date before you even open it. We strive to keep our Europe River Cruise Reviews up to date.
Which river will you cruise?
Europe’s major rivers include Eastern Europe’s Danube, and the Germanic rivers: Rhine, Main, Moselle, Neckar, and Elbe. France’s Seine, Saone, and Rhone rivers also are popular for river cruises and barging. So many choices.
Though some cruises operate on Italy’s longest river, the Po is largely unnavigable because of low water levels and sediment.
Which river cruise operator will you choose?
There are many – and more coming. Some of our favorites will be displayed in a special Crafty Traveler Report coming soon.
You do the research, but we’re here to help.
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Alaska Cruises: A First-Timer’s Guide
Alaska is sometimes thought of as America’s last frontier, with the state’s rugged mountains covering huge amounts of land, and much of it largely untouched by humans. It is also home to glaciers and wide waterways, referred to as passages, bordering the thick brush of the mountains. It is these waterways that enable cruising to be such an amazing way to see Alaska. An Alaskan Cruise brings passengers alongside wildlife and glaciers with panoramic views visible from the decks of the ship.
There are also many options for where to start your Alaska cruise. Leaving from Seattle to Vancouver means you’ll get to see parts of the Canada coast as you sail north; however, if it’s a seven-night cruise your itinerary may then include more days at sea and less time in port. Leaving out of Seward, Alaska, for a week long cruise usually includes ports of call most days. Multiple week cruises in Alaska offer a variety of options for where to sail out of and what ports to see, allowing you to see many components of the cruising world of Alaska.
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Caribbean Cruises: A Cure All?
The major cruise lines — and lots of smaller lines — offer affordable Caribbean cruises. Caribbean cruise itineraries can vary wildly between itineraries and cruise line. As far as sailings go, the Caribbean split into three major regions: Eastern Caribbean, Western Caribbean, and Southern Caribbean.
On a Caribbean cruise, you can look forward to amazing destinations, food, and drink, and of course, beaches. You can expect to see jaw-dropping ports and countries like: Grand Cayman; Grand Turk; Antigua; the British and U.S. Virgin Islands; Honduras; Belize; Jamaica, and more.
Caribbean cruises are a very popular and affordable way to see this beautiful part of the world, and you have a staggering array of fleets and ships to choose from. The biggest fleets sailing the Caribbean are Celebrity, Norwegian, Carnival Royal Caribbean, Princess, and Holland America.
You do the research, but we’re here to help.
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