Itineraries - Page 7

The Saga river cruise ship, Douro Spirit, has been sailing the famous Portuguese river for over a decade. Bringing guests closer to fascinating ports throughout the country – and even some in Spain – presents a relaxed way to experience the region. Having recently returned from a week-long Douro river…

Welcome to the land of pharaohs, pyramids, and the mighty Nile River – the cradle of Ancient Egypt, one of the world’s oldest and most fascinating civilisations. The Nile is not just the longest river in the world, but also a living testament to the country’s rich history, religion, and…

Canary Islands cruises are a great way to make the most of year-round sunshine. With so many great destinations to explore, there’s no finer way to do it than from the comfort of a cruise ship. Imagine the excitement of waking up each morning to find yourself in a completely…

The banks of the world’s most iconic waterways are home to quaint villages, remote towns and enclaves that you may have never heard of, and further inland lie destinations that may not be your usual choice of holiday. Many of these places welcome river cruising passengers with open arms, and…

A Cunard Transatlantic Cruise is traditional cruising’s most iconic voyage – but there are still some who wonder how on earth they will spend seven nights at sea. Worry not, with so much to do on board Queen Mary 2, you’ll certainly never be bored. Here are 20 things to do…

~ Reviewed by Emma, Editor of Into the Blue ~ I’d heard so many great things about river cruising that when AmaWaterways invited me to experience their Melodies of the Danube cruise, I jumped at the chance! My home-from-home for the week was AmaSonata, just one of the cruise line’s…

We were lucky enough to spend a week in Portugal exploring one of the oldest wine countries in the world onboard AmaDouro, the namesake AmaWaterways ship bringing a touch of gold to the Douro River. Here’s why it should be on your holiday wish list.  There are certain things that…

Though it may hold a reputation as one of the most expensive cities in the world, there are plenty of free things to do in Paris that won’t cost you a penny. The port of Le Havre is a popular cruise destination in Northern Europe and located around 2.5 hours…

Cruising is all about discovering those destinations you can’t wait to return to time and time again – and among them is the little-known town of Nauplion in Greece. We know what you’re thinking. Greece has literally hundreds of places to visit, so what makes Nauplion so extra special? You’ve…

Antigua is a smidgen of a place, pure paradise stretching a miniscule 14 miles long by 11 miles wide. 365 sandy flecks dapple that tiny island coastline, some hidden – others a highlight, but Antigua’s appeal doesn’t start and end at its seascapes. From the uber-luxurious to the hedonistic, the…

Greece is back on the agenda and its most hedonistic isle is right at the top of our holiday wish list. Mykonos embodies everything we love about the Mediterranean and a Greek Isles cruise. It’s charming, stacked with culture, delicious wherever you dine – at the beach or up in…

The Mediterranean was the birthplace of several of the world’s most influential civilisations. The Egyptians, the Greeks, the Romans and the Moors are among the many societies that have left a lasting imprint on the Med, and the whole region is peppered with reminders of the past. Here are five…