Regensburg to Prague transfer We loved our AmaWaterways luxury river cruise on the Danube so much that we didn’t want it to end. So, we decided to add on a 2-day extension to Prague in the Czech Republic. Disembarking a Read More …
Private castle visit with traditional dancers in Austria
One of the benefits of sailing with AmaWaterways are the extras, such as a private castle visit with a performance by traditional dancers in Grein, Austria. The ship docks in Grein on the Danube River and we enjoyed an evening Read More …
Luxury river cruise on the Danube: a typical day
A new experience awaits every day on a luxury river cruise! You will explore different cities each day and enjoy different types and duration of excursions. While the scenery changes continuously, a typical day on-board a luxury river cruise would Read More …
Luxury river cruise ship review: AmaWaterways AmaLea
We recently sailed on a Danube River luxury river cruise with AmaWaterways on their ship AmaLea. The ship was built in 2018, making it one of AmaWaterways’ newer ships. It is sleek, modern, luxurious, and welcoming. It accommodates 156 people, Read More …
What to do when your cruise visits Messina, Sicily
Messina is the perfect stop on your Mediterranean cruise! You can combine a fascinating landscape (Mount Etna volcano) with a visit to a picturesque town (Taormina). Mount Etna Mount Etna is an active volcano on the east coast of Sicily. Read More …
Top four places to explore when your luxury cruise visits Palma de Mallorca, Spain
Western Mediterranean cruise itineraries typically include long days in major cities and not many sea days. Palma de Mallorca is a quaint respite from the big cities such as Barcelona or Rome. You can easily explore many key sites near Read More …
Enjoy natural beauty during your visit to Marseille, France
If you are visiting Marseille, consider escaping the city to explore the natural beauty of the Calanques National Park. What are the Calanques? Calanques begin as steep limestone valleys formed by erosion during times of lower sea levels. When sea Read More …
What to do when your cruise visits Livorno, Italy
From the Port of Livorno, you can visit Florence & Pisa, Cinque Terre, San Gimignano, Siena, or Lucca. If you are not on a cruise, you could easily explore this region of Italy for several days. If you are on Read More …
How to choose your cruise
There are many cruise options and it can be overwhelming knowing which one to select. We are here to help! Below are the things to consider when choosing your cruise. Destinations/Itinerary If there are specific ports that you want to Read More …
Rules changed for cruises and “people-to-people” travel to Cuba
In a recent article published by the Houston Chronicle, LBL Travel’s Laura Carlson weighs-in on the impact of the recent changes to Cuba travel rules. The rules changed suddenly and without advance notice to travelers. Cruises are no longer allowed Read More …