By Kathy M. Newbern and J.S. Fletcher Scenic Cruises’ Scenic Ruby sails the Danube, Main and Rhine rivers in style throughout the year, allowing cruisers to take advantage of Europe’s musical heritage, seasonal wine festivals, stunning scenery, Oktoberfest, Christmas markets, or, as we discovered, Holland’s fantastic tulip season. With only 165 passengers aboard, we found ourselves quickly making friends from…
Read MoreMonth: July 2018
MS Robert Burns 1st of 4 New Riviera River Cruises Ships for 2018-19
Riviera River Cruises recently christened its new five-star, all-suite MS Robert Burns in Vienna, Austria, with Omega World Travel Founder Gloria Bohan, who was honored as godmother, releasing the ceremonial bottle of champagne to break on the side of the ship. The 167-passenger MS Robert Burns is the first of two ships to be christened by Riviera River Cruises in…
Read MoreHurtigruten Celebrates 125 Years in Exploration Travel
Hurtigruten, the world leader in exploration travel, celebrates 125 years since founder Richard With brought the steamer DS Vesteraalen into service along the coast of Norway, establishing a regular sea link for locals and tourists, by hosting a plastic-free birthday party across all ports, destinations, offices and ships on July 2, 2018. “We continue to build on our 125 years…
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