Author: Cruiser Evan
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Captain of Costa Concordia Attends Hearing
The captain of the Costa Concordia, the large cruise ship that crashed in January 2012 off Isola del Giglio, Italy, causing the deaths of 32 people, attended a hearing today about the disaster in an Italian court. Francesco Schettino is facing a slew of charges, including multiple counts of manslaughter. He is also charged with abandoning ship while passengers were still on board and causing a disaster. If Schettino is successfully convicted of these charges, he could face over 2,500 years in prison. Read more […] -
How to Book a Thames River Cruise
In a previous article about Thames River cruises, we gave a basic overview of cruises on this famous English river. We explained what a Thames River cruise is (a short trip that doesn’t go very far along the river) and why many people might be inclined to take one (to see some of the famous sights of London and to quickly move between them). One thing we were sure to emphasize is that a Thames River cruise is not like a regular cruise (i.e., a vacation cruise on the ocean), largely because they are so short – they last a few hours at most. For this reason, they aren’t like a lot of river cruises (e.g., Nile River cruises) either. You might think this makes booking a Thames River cruise different from booking a regular type of cruise, and you would be right in thinking this. Since many people have only booked regular cruises, we figured we should explain how to book a Thames River cruise. Read more […] -
Thames River Cruises
Thames River cruises are distinct from both regular cruises and river cruises, making them cruise experiences unto themselves. Of course, they take place on the Thames River, which is the longest river in England, although it is primarily famous because it flows right through central London. (And it is in London where you will be taking a Thames River cruise.) Below is all you need to know about Thames River cruises and why a cruise down the Thames is unlike any other cruise you’ve likely taken. Read more […] -
How to Book a Yangtze River Cruise
Yangtze River cruises are a good way to see not only the Yangtze River, but also a significant portion of China, including some of its famous attractions, like The Ghost City of Fengdu, and cities, like Shanghai, which is where the delta of the river is located. This much was made clear in our recent overview of Yangtze River cruises. One aspect of these river cruises that we didn’t cover in this article, however, was how to book a Yangtze River cruise. As a result, we have laid out exactly how to book a Yangtze River cruise below. It is a lot like booking a regular cruise vacation, but not in every respect. Read more […] -
Cruises on the Yangtze River
A Yangtze River cruise, as implied, is a cruise that takes place on the Yangtze River in China. Yangtze River cruises are much like other river cruises (like, say, Nile River cruises) in that they are a comfortable and convenient way to travel through a foreign land. There are a number of significant sites along the river, and there are plenty of different cruises up and down the Yangtze River to accommodate different schedules and vacation itineraries. Below is an overview of Yangtze River cruises to introduce you to a unique cruising opportunity that you might not otherwise consider. Read more […] -
How to Book Nile River Cruises
Nile River cruises give vacationers in Egypt (or permanent residents of the nation, for that matter) the opportunity to see quickly and conveniently many of the country’s most important tombs and temples. A Nile River cruise is also an excellent way to witness the daily happenings of Egyptian life, as almost everyone in the country lives on or very near the river. As we explained in our recent overview of Nile River Cruises, the Nile River is in many ways like a huge freeway that passes the areas and monuments of Egypt that the average tourist is inclined to see. One matter we didn’t cover in this last article, however, was how to book a Nile River cruise. Below we explain how to book a cruise on the Nile River, as well as supply some advice for booking this unique type of cruise vacation. Read more […]