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25 Apr 2023

10 Compelling Reasons to Book Your Cruise Through an Independent Cruise Booking Agent

Booking a cruise can be an overwhelming experience with so many options to choose from. That's where independent cruise booking agents come in handy. Whilst some may be tempted to book directly with a cruise operator, there are several reasons why using an independent travel agent can be more beneficial.

20 Feb 2018

All you need to know about Fred. Olsen River Cruises

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is venturing into the river cruise market, launching it’s first river ship Brabant in April 2018. The intimate 150-guest vessel will sail along some of Europe’s most stunning waterways, including the Rhine, Moselle, and Danube.

08 Dec 2017

A guide to river cruising

For an unforgettable and enriching travel experience, a river cruise holiday is hard to beat. If you’re put off by large crowds and the floating resorts of ocean cruise ships, then the small intimate and sociable ships that travel along the majestic European rivers may be the perfect choice for you.

12 Oct 2017

The Ultimate Guide To Cruising With U by Uniworld

I thoroughly enjoyed my 4 night cruise aboard U by Uniworld’s very first sailing along the Seine, on The B. I went in detail about what I got up to each day in my daily blogs (If you’ve not checked them out yet, click here), but now I want to talk about the overall experience, and what makes U unique. This is the ultimate guide to U by Uniworld…

12 Oct 2017

U by Uniworld’s The B: River Cruise Ship Review

Take it from me, The B is unlike any other river cruise ship currently sailing on European rivers. I spent 4 days on the first ever sailing with U by Uniworld and visited Paris, Rouen, and Conflans-Sainte-Honorine. Check out my daily blogs here, and if you want to learn more about the U by Uniworld experience, click here.

11 Oct 2017

Day 4: Conflans-Sainte-Honorine – A Royal Visit With U by Uniworld

I started the day having Brunch as we gently approached the French town of Conflans-Sainte-Honorine, located just 15 miles from the centre of Paris. The farm to table dining concept really works on The B, and it’s great to try amazing healthy foods, sourced locally where possible.

10 Oct 2017

Day 3: Rouen – Medieval Discoveries With U by Uniworld

There was some confusion this morning over the time to meet for the kayaking excursion along the Eure River. We were due to meet at 8:15 to head ashore, but the ship was delayed and the meeting time was changed to 9:45. Sadly without much notice, the meeting time was changed to 9:20. I missed the excursion, but in a way it was a blessing. Hearing other people’s stories when they returned later that afternoon, they talked about how exhausting it was, with 2 miles of rapids, and people falling in the water. I had a relaxing afternoon on deck as we continued to sail to Rouen where we would now arrive at 3pm.

Customer Review

Mr Prior

Excellent service, good food, interesting excursions and good speakers. Not luxurious but good value for money. Not a cruise for those who want casinos and dancing girls but for more serious-minded and, dare I say, older travellers.

Cruise Line: Swan Hellenic

Destination: East Asia

Cruise Ship: Minerva