It was the cruise complaint that made front page news around the world – an Australian couple launched a class action against Scenic after claiming a European river cruise became a coach tour due to extremely high water levels. According to Tim Somerville, the Sydney-based lawyer who launched the class action, ships remained stationary and … Read more
From Dracula to Downton Abbey, the castles of Europe have inspired many fictional tales, and they have plenty of their own fascinating stories to tell, too. One of the best ways to see them is on a cruise. There’s nothing like visiting a medieval castle to fire the imagination. From their ramparts, many an arrow would have travelled to its … Read more
Overview: Isabella II made her debut in 2000. She sails the Galápagos Islands Accommodation: She has 21 staterooms. The classic cabin is approximately 139 square feet and includes; a bed; a sink; a shower; and a toilet. Entertainment: Observation lounge; bar/Lounge and Sun Deck Bar; gift Shop; reading Room & Natural History Library; business center … Read more
Overview: Century Legend made her debut in 2013. She sails in Yangtze River and employs 150 crew members. Accommodation: She has 156 staterooms and 40 suites. The deluxe stateroom is 226 square feet and includes floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors with louvers; bathtub; wireless internet access; sink; sofa; full shower; writing desk; mini-bar; and toilet. Entertainment: … Read more
Overview: Century Paragon made her debut late 2012 and is one of the newest ships on the Yangtze. Accommodation: She has 156 staterooms and 40 suites. A deluxe stateroom is 226 square feet and includes; floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors with louvers; bathtub; wireless internet access; sink; sofa; full shower; writing desk; mini-bar; and toilet. Entertainment: … Read more
Overview: MS Kasr Ibrim was built in 1997. She is named after the ancient citadel on Lake Nasser, the only Nubian monument that still exists in its original location. She sails in Egypt. Accommodation: She has 55 staterooms and 10 suites. A standard cabin is 145 square feet and includes; a bed, bathtub, sink. shower; … Read more
We stepped straight off the decks of Avalon Luminary and into our walking tour of Maastricht.
Our Avalon river ship docked almost in the heart of Antwerp, the second-largest city in Belgium and the second-argest seaport in Europe.
After our usual buffet breakfast we boarded our coaches for a short ride to the city centre of Ghent.
She's the most specious ship yet from luxury line Oceania Cruises. James Sitters tells Rose Kelly and Peter Lynch what's on board the new class of ship, including restaurants, spas and suites.
