Jill Cruises

    Up till now most River Cruise lines offered Beer, Wine & Soft Drinks with meal's only on board,  But  a particular operator has announced a new policy of free unlimited Beer, Wine and premium drinks on some River Ships. I am absolutely horrified by  this idea it is not…

    Its not easy to keep up with new ideas, the River Cruise Companies know this first hand & try constantly to up their game with exciting and new themes, As the ships go up and down the Rivers each week, they are looking for new and engaging themed…

  All the major River Cruise lines that operate in Europe are making big efforts to look after their single guest's which is good news, in fact 2014 looks to be the best year yet. Ive found more and more cruise lines are starting to reduce or are even thinking of…

      Well which one do you prefer OCEAN OR RIVER? I know my preference maybe this blog will persuade you to my  way of thinking. There aren't any waves and you can always see the shoreline- Guests like this as they can't get seasick and they feel safe. Your on land…

  Three very different River Cruise Lines all taking part in the anniversary this year, My father served in the forces in the second world war, he was in the Merchant Navy you could never get him to talk about his experiences and you'll find all old soldiers are the…

Ive been writing about the Uniworld 6* River Cruise Ship S.S.Antoinette over the past couple of weeks because I loved this ship so much, just to let you know another extra you receive with your European sailings is the all -inclusive drinks on board, I know on  most River Cruise ships…

    STUNNING MOSAICS   As mentioned in my previous Blog, this is the most incredible River Cruise Ship I have had the pleasure to go on. I touched on the stunning Sapphire Blue Chandelier last week,  She has the most impressive swimming pool adding the pool was a great…

I have been lucky enough to go on board the S.S.Antoinette- owned by Uniworld, and can honestly say this is the most stunning River Cruise ship I have had a privilege to see. Her décor is stunning she is more like something out of an 18th Century French Chataeu,  much…

  Once again, Europe remains the centre of the River Cruising Universe it seems for 2014, which is brilliant news I think.  The competition is hotting up with the cruise lines trying to muster up more innovative ships, itineraries and trying to come up with new and exciting destinations to…

  I must admit I was surprised with the dining arrangements on the Switzerland II, not for breakfast but at Lunch & Dinner,  I will come to it shortly.  Breakfast was buffet style and they did have a good range of pastries, various breads, rolls of all shapes, colours and sizes which…