I sat down with Kristin Karst, co-owner of luxury river cruise company AmaWaterways, to find out what's new on the rivers for next year.  Kristin reveals more about their soon-to-launch double-wide river ship built solely for the Danube river.  

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064: Kristin Karst, Co-Owner of AmaWaterways, Talks About What's Ahead for River Cruising with AmaWaterways

This week we talk with Doug Parker from Cruise Radio about his very first river cruise. Find out what he learned from his lack of research. 

063: What I Learned From My First River Cruise

This week's episode catches up on the new river ships set to launch this year. From Europe to the USA, new river ships are taking on a new look.   Not sure what Europe river cruise shore excursions to choose? Curious about Keukenhof? Here's a rundown on several extra-special shore excursions, most of which are included in the price of your river cruise.  

062: New River Ships for 2018 & Not-to-Miss Europe Shore Excursions

A cruise along Scotland's west coast is truly a bucket list vacation. Step aboard Argyll Cruising's eight-passenger Splendour and set sail from Holy Loch, one of Scotland's most picturesque ports.  Argyll Cruising is family-owned and operated by the Duncans and everyone pitches in. Meet Jamie Duncan and learn about their unique, hand-picked itineraries, remote places you'll visit and the gourmet cuisine prepared by Chef Mike.

061: Cruising Scotland's Rugged West Coast, Inland Waterways and Secluded Lochs

A lower Danube river cruise is like stepping back in time to the Cold War era, when the entire region was under Communist rule. Beginning in Bucharest, Romania and cruising upriver to Vienna, the transformation from Eastern to Western culture is clearly noticeable.  River cruiser Rusty Pickett describes his first Danube river cruise experience, what he enjoyed most along the route and why it's such a unique and interesting river cruise.     

060: Danube River Cruise Through Eastern Europe Starting in Bucharest

This week we hear from Annie Rudolph who just returned from her first Tauck luxury river cruise.  From Prague to Budapest, Annie talks about her first impressions of Tauck's MS Savor, life aboard and all of the special, exclusive Tauck events in cities on their river cruise.  Ever wonder what it's really like to cruise aboard a truly all-inclusive river ship? Annie tells all plus what you can expect for shore excursions, night-time events and dining aboard MS Savor.   For more information and everything you need to know about river cruises, visit GuideToRiverCruising.com Have a question or just completed a river cruise? Contact me at sherry@rivercruiseradio.com  

059: Tauck River Cruise Review | Cruising from Prague to Budapest

Did you know there's a new river cruise line only for Millennials?  This and more river cruise news about new ships for next year...who's building what and where they'll cruise. Embarkation day doesn't have to be stressful.  Here's some advice and suggestions about embarking on your river ship as well as what to expect when you get there.   When it's time to make the decision to choose your river cruise itinerary, sometimes it helps to know what you might expect depending upon the season that you choose to go. For more information on river cruising that includes podcast descriptions and related articles, visit GuideToRiver Cruising.com  

058: River Cruise Radio is Back! A River Cruise for Millennials, Best Time for a River Cruise & More

This week we answer more of your listener question. Sherry Kennedy from GuidetoRiverCruising.com answers them.  Are there any times during the year that river cruise lines offer great deals?  How do I know what river I should go on, to be honest, they all seem the same to me! If I'm a single cruiser, how can I avoid getting charged that dreaded single supplement fee?  Any tips for picking a cabin?  International terrorism is stopping me from taking my family to Europe. How are the river cruise lines ensuring guest safety?  Any advice on picking a river cruise through Holland/time of year to go? Questions? doug@cruiseradio.net 

057: Single Cruising, Cabin Tips, and Where I Should Cruise To

Sherry Kennedy from GuideToRiverCruising.com stops by to answer more of your listener questions.  1. Are all river cruise ships alike?  2. Is it easy to gain weight on a river cruise?    3. What are some good ways to stay active on a river cruise?    4. What is the smoking policy on a river cruise?     5. What happens if the river levels are too high or too low?   6. I'm flying in on the morning of my cruise, how early can I arrive for embarkation? 

056: Smoking on River Cruise Ships, Staying Active, & Itinerary Changes

This week we answer some of your questions about river cruising. Sherry Kennedy from GuideToRiverCruising.com takes the hot seat.  1. Categories of river cruises? 2. When to river cruise? 3. What is life like onboard? 4. Is all inclusive really all inclusive? 5. How does the gratuity program play out? 6. Do people get seasick?  Thoughts or comments? doug@cruiseradio.net

055: Your River Cruise Questions Answered

Sherry just returned from a river cruise on the Columbia and Snake rivers in the northwest part of the United States. Sherry shares her adventure and gives us a full trip report. It was a very interesting time to travel because of the wildfires impacting the area and the Hurricanes back on the east coast. 

054: Cruise on the Columbia River in the Northwest

After a recent trip to Venice, Italy, we talk tips on navigating the city and how to get around. 

053: Spending the Day in Venice, Italy

On this episode, we answer some of your questions about European Christmas market river cruises. We talk about the general vibe at the actual Christmas markets, what to expect, excursions and activities themed around the sailing itself, and a good entry-level Christmas market cruise to take. Special thanks to Simon Duvall, Community Manager at Cruiseline.com for taking the time to answer some of these questions.  Thoughts or comments? doug@cruiseradio.net

052: European Christmas Market Questions | River Cruise

We are taking a break from European river cruises and heading to our own backyard this week! Chris Gray Faust from CruiseCritic.com joins us to talk about her recent adventures cruising North American waters. 

051: Sailing North America Rivers | River Cruise

Every once in a while I come across a guest who can give us a lot of information on river cruises and offer some raw data. On this episode, the ceo of CruiseDirect.com stops by and we discuss river cruise trends, new European river ship launches, and upcoming itineraries that people are booking. Comments or would like to share a review? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net. 

050: River Cruise Trends, Newer Ships, and Upcoming Itineraries

Sherry Laskin offers river cruise and coastal cruise information, ship reviews, port tips and guest interviews to help you plan your cruise vacation.

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