River & small ship cruising.
Go with the flow on the river Rhône – Australian Women’s Weekly
“We glide south, rural France moving past like an ever-changing film strip: grand chateaux and humble farmhouses, vineyards and forests, fishermen and freedom campers, local families picnicking in the waning sun.”
Drifting down the Danube – BusinessDesk
“In the past week I’d visited three countries, two magnificent European capitals, and numerous lovely towns and villages I might never have discovered on my own. I’d eaten like a queen, enjoyed excellent but non-obsequious service, and slept every night in what amounted to a floating luxury hotel.”
A river runs through it – Dish
“We retire to the on-site store to devour slices of baguette smothered in truffle butter, drink icy Rosé, and discuss how feasible it would be, really, to give everything up for the life of a French trufficulteur.”
Take her to the river – North & South
“But then, towards the end of our tour, something wonderful happens. We’re in the enormous Grand Chapel, where the popes worshipped amid Gregorian chanting choirs. Our guide quietens the group, telling us it’s time for our surprise. Then he starts to sing.”
Why river cruising has ruined me for other holidays – Stuff
“If, like me, you love discovering authentic local culture and stunning natural environments, but also have absolutely no interest in roughing it along the way, this is the best way to travel, full stop. Here are a few reasons why.”
Le Commandant Charcot review – Kia Ora
“This is cruising, but not as you know it. Le Commandant Charcot, operated by French cruise line Ponant, is the world’s only luxury passenger icebreaker. A giant step above other polar-class ships, Le Commandant is equipped with cutting edge technology allowing access to icy places no other cruise ship can reach, including to the geographic North Pole.”
Blue Danube – Cruise & Travel
“Compared to some of Uniworld’s more flamboyant vessels – all gilt-edged furniture and over-the-top Murano glass – the SS Beatrice is a study in restrained elegance. Blue and white decor gives it the look of a high-end super yacht, with light wood and large windows adding to the airy, open feel.”