Blue Water Blog
Read the latest small ship, luxury and river news and features from the experts. In this article, we will delve into what you can expect on your next Danube River cruise trip. From packing tips to must-visit destinations and the best onshore excursions, we’ll cover all the key details so that you can make the most of your Danube River cruise holiday. Tue 18 Mar 2025 The Rhine River is one of the largest rivers in Europe, second only to the Danube. The waterway takes travellers on a journey to discover a selection of the continent's most vibrant cultures, rich histories, and breathtaking landscapes. Mon 10 Feb 2025 Read our guide to the Danube River. The Danube is the gateway to some of Europe’s most iconic cities, each with rich histories, unique cultures, spectacular architecture, and delectable cuisine. Mon 20 Jan 2025 In this article, we take a look at the different times of the year that you can cruise the Douro River and share our recommendations for the best time to book a trip. Tue 24 Dec 2024 In this article, we share our recommendations for the best month for a Danube River cruise, and take you through each of the seasons on the river to share what every time of year has in store for visitors. Mon 30 Sep 2024 With 227 inhabited islands and with so many different options to choose from, how do you decide which Greek islands to visit? The team at Blue Water Holidays has selected some of our favourites to help you decide. Fri 27 Sep 2024 The River Rhine flows from the Swiss Alps through Germany to Holland, past cliff-top castles and terraced vineyards. In this article, we share our recommendations for the best towns and cities on the River Rhine, all of which feature on the itineraries of our popular Rhine River cruises. Mon 16 Sep 2024 If you are looking for a unique and authentic way to explore France then a Hotel Barge Holiday could be just what you are looking for. This article uncovers exactly what Hotel Barging is and our suggestions on which canals to cruise. Tue 10 Sep 2024 Sales Supervisor Rebecca and Marketing Executive Laura recently joined Uniworld's Authentic Danube river cruise. Read on to find out what to expect on a Uniworld river cruise! Wed 21 Aug 2019 Our Cruise Specialist, Emmy, recently enjoyed a river cruise through Holland and Belgium on board Emerald Waterways' 182-passenger ship, Emerald Star. Read her exclusive review! Wed 29 May 2019 Magical Iceland is still being shaped by mighty forces; geysers gush, volcanoes rumble, waterfalls cascade down majestic mountains and huge glaciers carve great pathways through the landscape. Mon 12 Nov 2018 One of our customers recently enjoyed her first river cruise, joining the luxurious AmaPrima on a Rhine Christmas Markets itinerary. Read her exclusive review. Wed 13 Dec 2017 European city tours are becoming increasingly popular with UK tourists, but most of us don’t visit the same city twice. We've discovered some interesting places and unusual activities for those who have seen the most famous landmarks in our top five cities Wed 30 Mar 2016 I was most excitied to be taking my first cruise with Viking River Cruises and would be sailing from Budapest to Passau over 4 nights on part of their Romantic Danube itinerary. Mon 19 Jan 2015 A relaxed island-hopping cruise on Panorama II is the best way to enjoy the private yacht experience. Read our review of a 7-night cruise around the stunning Greek Islands. Thu 11 Sep 2014 The best way to explore the romantic city of Venice and its picturesque Lagoon is on a luxury river cruise. Read our customer's diary about their holiday. Wed 11 Sep 2013
