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Not sure what to wear on a river cruise? This easy packing guide breaks down river cruise attire, dress codes, and a simple river cruise packing list so you can feel comfortable, confident, and perfectly prepared for your trip.

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July 15, 2026

What to Wear on a River Cruise: Your Packing Guide

Traveler wearing a casual dress, cardigan, and sneakers while exploring European cobblestone streets in comfortable river cruise attire.
Multiple river cruise ships sailing through scenic European towns surrounded by lush landscapes during a European river cruise.

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Explore the best European river cruises along the Seine, Danube, and Rhine. Discover scenic routes, iconic cities, castles, wine regions, and how to choose the right river cruise for your travel style.

European River Cruises: Discover the Seine, Danube, and Rhine

June 15, 2026

River Cruise

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Looking for the best river cruise lines? Compare luxury river cruises, top river cruise companies, and all inclusive river cruise options to choose your perfect trip.

River Cruise

May 13, 2026

Best River Cruise Lines: How to Choose Your Perfect Cruise

Travel advisor at a river cruise expo in Amsterdam learning about the best river cruise lines and top river cruise companies for clients.
A small, river cruise ship sailing past some iconic European sites.

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River cruises for seniors are becoming one of the most popular ways to explore Europe — and for good reason. They offer a relaxed pace, incredible food, and the ability to see multiple destinations without constantly packing and unpacking. If you’re wondering whether a river cruise is right for you, here’s what to expect […]

River Cruises for Seniors & Retirees: Is It Right For You?

January 14, 2026

River Cruise

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When it comes to adult only cruising, there is one brand that comes to mind and it is a Virgin Voyages cruise. Every single ship is a new build with the latest in stabilizing technology and the only – yes the ONLY cruise ship on the market that is carbon-neutral, making them the most environmentally […]

Honeymoons

February 20, 2023

Virgin Voyages: An adults only cruise experience

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The Un-Cruise Adventure in the San Juan Islands   Cruising thru the San Juan Islands in Washington State has been on my travel radar for a while so when the opportunity came up to take an expedition cruises with Un-cruise Adventures, I packed my bags! Our adventure started in Seattle. Who says it always rains in […]

Why an Adventure Cruise is a must-do!

May 18, 2016

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Maybe you love him maybe you don’t, but you have to respect his obsession with good food and travel. I had the privilege of hearing him speak at a recent travel conference I attended and picked up some great tips. Anthony started out as a cook in NYC restaurants and struggled to find his way […]

Travel Tips

November 3, 2015

Top 5 travel tips I learned from Anthony Bourdain

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This is your newest “Floating Destination”. These ships are so amazing, it doesn’t even matter what places you visit, the ship is a destination in itself.   Travel agents like ourselves are seeing bigger ships emerging with an array of razzle-dazzle features. They keep making these ships bigger and better. Royal Caribbean was the first to bring […]

Travel Trends in Ocean Cruising

September 22, 2015

Travel Tips

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  The M/S Paul Gauguin reflects the true essence of French Polynesia. After all, PG has called these waters their home since 2009. It’s also an all inclusive cruise so gratuities, select wines and spirits are all included in the fare as well as airfare from Los Angeles.   Despite the many accolades and awards […]

Travel Tips

April 17, 2015

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