…leur and places like that. So, those would be the key ones. Best Month For European River Cruises To Minimise The Chance Of Low Water? This is something I’m asked frequently, and I’ll always start by saying the same thing – it’s not that easy to predict. A lot of it will depend on whether you’ve had good snow or whether you’ve had good rain. What happens is – the way it was explained to me anyway by the people working the rivers – is that at the b…
…fact, it seems there will only be a live classical music trio on selected European voyages on the main stage and on long voyages in the Explorer’s Lounge. Another side effect is the popular BBC Earth concert, playing the score against footage from the famous David Attenborough wildlife show can no longer be run as the Lincoln Center Stage musicians were required for that. Also, they have made other changes to the Music Walk. While B.B. King’s Blu…
…nimum of two blank pages for the visas. Thirdly, if you’re cruising in the European Union, so likely the Mediterranean, due to a quirky rule, your passport expiry date must be within 10 years from the date of issue. For example, if you’ve had your passport expiry date extended to cover the period of your cruise, you will be refused boarding. This happened to an English couple, Andrew and Sandra Sutherland. When they went to check in for a cruise t…
…se Days. And Why! As I don’t want to waste my precious time and money on a European river cruise line that isn’t on top of their game, I’ve been diving into the latest cruise reviews and ratings. This is to see what lines are doing well and, maybe more importantly, what lines we might need to approach with more caution. There are 5 lines you should be wary of and they include some of the best-known names on the rivers of Europe. I was surprised ab…
…er family facing a medical bill of $150,000 after their father fell ill on European cruise. Cruise Cancellation Nightmares Let’s start with your dream cruise disappearing when the cruise line cancels it. The issue we face is there is no legal or regulatory compensation required, and nothing in the cruise contract about compensation if they cancel on us. And so, what happens varies, even by the same line. So, what should you do? First there are som…
…r this year are. First, Europe is due to introduce the much-delayed ETIAS (European Travel Information Authorization System). At time of making this, their site suggests it will not be in place before this year’s peak Mediterranean and Europe cruising season. But keep an eye on this if you have any European cruising planned for this year. Second, also at the time of making this, there is potentially a key change happening to the United States ESTA…
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