Jill Cruises

    Whats the difference between a voyage on an ocean line versus a cruise on a smaller ship down the River? I discuss this pretty much every day. I have the privilege to do both so thought I would share my conclusions with you. Last summer I went on the…

  There are misconceptions about cruising in general I think not just River Cruising. I was speaking to my eldest son last week as he has been talking about booking his own holiday for this year, he said " You wont get me on a cruise they are for old folks" &…

  UNIWORLD - Are ultra luxurious and offer boutique cruising similar to what you would find with someone like Oceania (for dining) or I think likened to Seabourn Odyssey ships for the very high level of quality 6*. What do they offer ? well here is a taster for you.…

  Yes its true you do get what you pay for in the Cruise industry  and River Cruising is no exception.  I had a client last week who wanted everything, it doesn't work like that I'm afraid. Drinks-  Beer & Wine with meals Flights French Balcony Excursions Tips included But…

  Some people don't like to fly and some cant for various reasons, so its nice to know that you don't always have to. There are a variety of transport  options now days from the Tour Operators of River Cruises Lines on offer, here I have listed some of the most…

  WHY RIVER CRUISE? Small ships carrying up to 150 passengers. Really easy to make friends and that also means you can sit with whom you want to at lunch and dinner, in fact the last cruise I did everyone changed around all the time, I went on a Danube sailing…

  Veteran celebrity baker MARY BERRY has now gone over to the  River Cruisers world bless her ! she has been around forever hasn't she Mary-Rosa Alleyne Berry The English food writer, so who  is she and what is she  up to with Viking? Born 24th March 1935 she is an English food…

  Strictly coming to the Rivers? well why not it seems to be everywhere else doesn't it these days. THE RIVER CRUISE LINE is launching a cruise this year that will be appealing to all the dancers out there and who enjoy River Cruising too. It sets sail in October…

  Do kids really belong on a River Cruise?  The kind of question I get asked quite often & there is no easy answer, I have children but I wouldn't have given River Cruising a second thought back when they were young,  but today well..................... What is there for them to…

  Do you like the Opera?  Well I didn't have any thoughts about it either way until recently. I had the pleasure of going on a Danube River Cruise  with some colleagues, and the trip  included the beautiful city of Vienna. Whilst we were there the company I was sailing…