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Ready to experience Europe in a whole new way? Picture yourself waking up in a new stunning destination each day, but only having to unpack once. That’s the magic of river cruising! Here at Active Voyager, we’re all about helping you plan the perfect river cruise adventure. Not sure which cruise line fits your style? Our Ship Guides have got you covered.
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How to Choose a River Cruise Line: 4 Things to Consider
Every river cruise line's website makes it sound like the best choice. That's their job, after all. So if you're trying to figure out how to choose a river cruise line, the good news is you don't need to compare every line side-by-side on every single detail. After...
What to Pack for a Christmas Markets Cruise + My Packing List!
So you've booked a Christmas markets cruise, and now you're staring at your closet wondering what on earth to bring. I've been there! When we sailed the Rhine during market season, I absolutely loved seeing Strasbourg, Cologne, and Colmar all decked out in festive...
How Many Days In Amsterdam Before A River Cruise
So you've booked a cruise. Now you're staring at flights, trying to work out how many days to spend in Amsterdam before you sail. You can fly in the morning your cruise starts, go straight to the ship, and begin your vacation there. Or you can come in a few days...
River Cruise Water Levels, Explained: Why Trips Sometimes Get Rerouted
If you've spent any time researching river cruises, you've probably run into a phrase that sounds a little ominous: water levels. Maybe you saw it in a travel thread, or in a headline about a bad summer drought. And if you look closely, you’ll definitely see it buried...
River Cruise Balcony Types, Explained: French Balcony vs Veranda?
Somewhere in the middle of comparing river cruise balcony types, you're going to hit a wall of words that all seem to describe the same thing. Veranda. French balcony. Open-air balcony. Sun Lounge. Panorama Suite. And every one of them is written to sound like the...
CroisiEurope Loire River Cruise Review
If the Loire Valley is on your someday list, I understand completely. This is the valley of Chambord and Chenonceau and Villandry, of vineyards and hundreds of châteaux scattered across a couple of hours of countryside. It definitely belongs on a travel bucket list...
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