Visit With Us (2025)

12/01/2025

ad. Get rid of the January blues and step into the warmth of spring with us on a brand new river cruise adventure -out now on YouTube

Cruising the Danube is almost always about Vienna, Bratislava, Passau and all the other headline destinations, but what about the LOWER Danube? We enjoy 7 fabulous nights on board Europe’s biggest river cruise ship, AmaWaterways flagship AmaMagna to the east of Budapest - to Eastern Europe! We start in Bucharest in Romania and uncover some truly authentic gems of five Eastern Europe countries. Is this part of the Danube as good as the more famous stretch?

Let us take you with us as we sail into the lesser known regions on board this super luxury ship on this special vlog in our NEW ‘Signature Series’, a deeper than usual delve into a richer experience we consider to be amongst the best you can have on the river or ocean. There are several coming this year and this is the first. We hope you enjoy! R&H ❤️

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AmaWaterways UK Travel Agents
Panache Cruises

10/01/2025

Coming this Sunday. New for 2025, the first of a new “Signature Series”. Reserved for our most special and prestigious voyages, these vlogs are longer than your average vlog, taken us more effort to produce and delve a little deeper into a richer experience we consider to be amongst the best you can have on the river or ocean. More of the ship, more of the itinerary, more dining, giving you the hopefully a more enjoyable experience along with us. We hope you enjoy. ❤️ AmaWaterways UK Travel Agents AmaWaterways

10/01/2025

ad - Although video will always be our focus, it’s always a real pleasure to get a piece published in writing. Our recent Viking Polaris Great Lakes adventure was such a joy to experience and the ship itself was gorgeous from top to bottom. Thanks to the UK Viking team for the privilege of experiencing this. Full voyage vlog in video form to come shortly. 😊 Viking

05/01/2025

NEW VIDEO!

Something a little bit different but nonetheless entertaining and fun, here’s our little cake filled jaunt around Vienna, revealing the three most interesting, intriguing, historically significant and famous cafes in the city. Whether you’re stopping by for a day on a river cruise or having a city break there, this little guide is PERFECT for planning your coffee breaks! Enjoy!

Café Landtmann Café Central Wien

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02/01/2025

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Just before Christmas we were invited by Riverside Luxury Cruises to sail on their flagship, the Riverside Mozart, for a Christmas markets cruise. We were stunned to find out that this ship is one of the oldest modern day river ships sailing the Danube - you’d finely wouldn’t realise it when you’re on it!

Take a look at our latest YouTube video (link in comments) for a complete guide and review of this ultra luxury double width river ship, including a ship tour, accommodation guide and all of the dining options.

Though pricey it was the loveliest river ship we’ve ever sailed on. If you’re interested in taking a cruise on this ship then our trusted luxury cruise partners Panache Cruises have some great deals at the moment, and if you use code ‘Visit With Us Wine’ when booking you’ll get a six bottle case of wine too 😀👍

01/01/2025

NEW VIDEO!

ad - Happy New Year everyone! This is a little late (but you’re all aware of the reason and we thank you so much for your kindness, prayers and warm wishes) but at last here is our comprehensive review of a pretty special ship.

This ship is the oldest ‘modern’ cruiser on the Danube. But age is just a number right? Despite her advancing years, could this ship be the most luxurious river ship not only on the Danube but the world?

Welcome to Riverside Mozart, the former Crystal Mozart which has been lovingly updated by Riverside Luxury Cruises, a new cruise line formed with the rescue of the entire Crystal river fleet. Riverside Mozart is a one off, a truly unique ship and we’ve been eager to show you this since we returned from her in early December 2024.

She may have been designed in the 1980’s but this ship has a few absolutely brilliant features that modern river ship designs should take note. As the saying goes ‘They don’t make ‘em like they used to!’

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31/12/2024

We’re not gonna lie, we’ll be glad to see the back of December which saw us sadly saying goodbye to Helen’s beloved Mum. 2024 has seen us face some personal challenges but also some amazing highs.

In January we travelled to India with where we ticked off bucket list item by visiting the Taj Mahal, touring the Golden Triangle & sailing on the Ganges.

In February we travelled to our favourite island, Barbados, for a few nights at before a Caribbean cruise.

March saw us board the stunning Silver Nova for a luxurious cruise from Barbados to Miami.

April started with a special invitation from to celebrate their 40th birthday in Paris, followed by a wonderful week sailing the lower Danube on the fabulous AmaMagna.

May was the maiden voyage of the long awaited Queen Anne, reinvigorating our love for all things Cunard, followed by a cruise on one of our all time favourite ships, Quest, with an extra special day at the Monaco Grand Prix.

In June we went on what turned out to be our favourite cruise of the year visiting remote parts of Norway & Svalbard on the surprisingly delicious MS Trollfjord, which undoubtedly has the best restaurant at sea.

July saw us go from our smallest to largest cruise ships, the lovely little I (the friendliest ship at sea) & then the much larger Sphere class Sun Princess.

August was spent in the scenic Rhine valley with followed by 3 nights in beautiful Switzerland & a fabulous train ride on the .ch

In September we travelled to Milwaukee via Boston to join expedition ship Polaris for a cruise on the Great Lakes, including a bucket list trip to Niagara Falls.

In October, after a city break in Montreal we joined Zuiderdam in quaint Quebec for a Canada & New England cruise.

November saw us return to Egypt for a very memorable trip, the naming ceremony of 2 of newest river ships.

We finished the year in style with a Christmas Markets cruise on the ultra luxurious Mozart.

But the biggest highlight of the year had to be reaching 60k subscribers on our YouTube channel - thank you to each and every one of you.

What a year. We can’t wait to see what 2025 has in store.

25/12/2024

Happy Christmas to all our family, friends and fellow cruisers. See you in 2025!

20/12/2024

Despite all our woes these past few weeks, we have a small reason to celebrate. Thank you ALL so much for your incredible support. Even though we are constantly told by YouTube that subscribers don’t matter, to us they do. The fact someone has watched and liked our videos enough to want to see more and has made the effort to subscribe is never lost on us and we still see this as so valuable, particularly as we don’t have any method of monetisation like Patreon or Memberships where we can measure viewers’ support. We will always be grateful and appreciative of our subscribers. You make our channel what it is today. Thank you and Merry Christmas. 😊❤️

15/12/2024

NEW VIDEO!!! We were recently invited to spend a week on SeaDream Yacht Club in the Mediterranean. This latest YouTube release explores what it’s like to sail with SeaDream.

Put some sunshine into the dull December chill as we explain why SeaDream call their experience ‘yachting’ not ‘cruising’? Please let us show you!

06/12/2024

Dear friends

You may have noticed we haven’t released a new video lately. Life for us has been a little bit difficult lately. Helen’s mum died this morning and we have put our ‘Visit With Us’ life on hold while we cope with this with her dad and brother.

With all the physical and emotional stress this is having on us all, we’ve understandably made family a priority and video editing and social media has taken a bit of a back seat until further notice. We WILL still be editing and releasing, but it may be a little longer between videos. This is a temporary measure and all we ask of you lovely friends is to keep your own friends and family close and of course hopefully enjoy what we do manage to get out to you over the coming weeks.

Christmas may not be the same for us this year, but we hope yours is filled with love, hope and togetherness. Treasure it - you might not know what’s around the corner.

Rich and Helen 💔

30/11/2024

We are coming to the end of our week on board Riverside Luxury Mozart and as promised let us show you around this stunning ship. It may be one of the oldest ships we have ever sailed on but you would never think it, it’s immaculate inside and out. We love the design, layout and decor throughout, and being double width it has more space per passenger than any other river ship we’ve ever sailed on. Let us show you around ❤️

29/11/2024

We are currently sailing at the invitation of Riverside Luxury Cruises on a Christmas markets cruise which started in Vienna but for the last two days has been in gorgeous Germany. It was a real treat to visit the quaint little city of Regensburg and sample a German Christmas market, especially the delicious bratwurst and gingerbread. We also accepted the challenge to try the regional variations of Gluhwein and very much enjoyed the original Regensburg version 🥴 We needed it, it was a cold day in Regensburg ❄️

Back on board the Mozart it was time for Thanksgiving dinner, which was a seven course affair, including a lovely turkey roast. Helen was also delighted to see that the Riverside chefs make a very good soufflé.

We’re really getting in the festive spirit now 🎄 🥂 💚

Panache Cruises

28/11/2024

Happy Thanksgiving to all our friends, family and supporters across the pond. 🥂🇺🇸😊❤️

27/11/2024

We are currently sailing at the invitation of Riverside Luxury Cruises on a magical Christmas markets cruise, and today’s stop brought us to the charming town of Linz. Having explored Linz on previous visits, we opted for an excursion to Salzburg—a city we’ve always wanted to visit, especially during the festive season.

Arriving mid-morning, we spent some time strolling through Salzburg’s enchanting Christmas markets, brimming with exquisite artisan crafts and tempting local delicacies.

Of course, no visit to Salzburg would be complete without recognizing its two iconic claims to fame: Mozart and The Sound of Music. We ventured further to visit Mozart’s birthplace and his former home, marveling at the city’s rich musical history. Then, we made our way to Mirabell Palace, where we were rewarded with breathtaking views of Salzburg, including the impressive monastery perched high above the city.

Though the journey to and from Salzburg was a couple of hours each way, we were delighted to experience this stunning city—especially during the magic of Christmas.

Back on board the ship, we had a quick turnaround before another signature Riverside event. This time, we were treated to an exclusive evening at the Lentos Kunstmuseum. The night began with a warm welcome reception, followed by a fascinating guided tour of the museum’s art exhibits led by the engaging and knowledgeable . To end the evening on a high note, we enjoyed a delightful musical performance featuring songs from The Sound of Music. It was such a privilege to have the museum all to ourselves and enjoy the exhibits at our leisure.

Another unforgettable day filled with culture, history, and festive cheer!

Panache Cruises

25/11/2024

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We have been invited by Riverside Luxury Cruises to experience a Christmas markets cruise in the magnificent Riverside Mozart. So yesterday lunchtime we boarded the ship in Vienna for our week long cruise on the Danube.

Between the magnificent crew and our fabulous Butler they made us feel incredibly welcome and nothing was too much trouble, which given that our feet hardly touched the ground after boarding was just what we needed. The ship itself is gorgeous, but more on that throughout our week, but it’s the crew that are the standout feature so far.

No sooner were we onboard than we had a glass of champagne in our hand and were being asked if we wanted to sign up for an afternoon excursion to the Schonbrunn Palace Christmas market. Since Riverside have given us the fully inclusive package, all of our excursions and drinks are included throughout the voyage, we jumped at the chance to visit this stunning summer palace where we had a couple of hours to wander around another Christmas market, this one full of families and children enjoying a Sunday afternoon out.

Back in time for a quick welcome from the Captain we had a quick buffet dinner as there was a special evening planned for all guests, a visit to the Belvedere Palace and an exclusive viewing of Klimt’s The Kiss, thought to be worth a staggering $200-300million. It really was a privilege to wander through the gallery rooms and soak in paintings from Klimt, Monet, Schiele and Van Gogh with only our small group of about 70 guests there.

Followed by a private concert in the magnificent Marble Hall, it was a unique and extra special evening, the memory of which we willPanache Cruisesr.

Panache Cruises

23/11/2024

An afternoon wandering around gorgeous Vienna, visiting Christmas markets, eating too much food and drinking Gluhwein 🍷 ❤️

Make sure you’re following along as we board Riverside Mozart tomorrow for more Christmas markets along the river Danube.

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