Authentic Voyages

Searching for real adventure? You can still book our Founder's Grand Cruise, which follows the footsteps of Ernest Hemingway from Bordeaux, France to Pamplona, Spain. During this cruise and land tour, you'll find one-of-a-kind experiences, VIP access to the famous Running of the Bulls, incredible wine, and memories to last a lifetime.

2022 Founder's Grand Cruise On the Founder’s Grand Cruise, experience French wine country and the Festival of San Fermin with Authentic Voyages. Learn more about the journey here.

For the first full day aboard our Bordeaux river cruise with Uniworld, the Authentic Voyages team explored the UNESCO-protected Blaye Fortress, tasted Bordeaux wine in La Petit Cave with a winemaker with nearly 50 years of experience, and drove the Route de la Corniche Fleurie, a beautiful road which took us into rural French countryside. We look forward to sharing more of our fantastic journey with you!

In recent luxury cruise news, Norwegian Cruise Lines will be returning to Florida. The vaccine-mandating cruise line would have previously been fined millions each time it sailed to the state. Check out our article to learn more about Norwegian's challenging return.

Florida Judge Okays Vaccine Mandates for Norwegian Cruise Lines Read about how Norwegian Cruise Line challenged Florida’s governor in August 2021, in an attempt to require all of its passengers be COVID vaccinated.

After a period of uncertainty for the travel industry, many cruise lines are slowly returning to the scene. Check out our most recent article to learn which of our favorites will be returning in 2021 and 2022.

European Cruise Lines Back in Service for 2021 Our favorite European cruise lines come back in service in July 2021. With updated ships and itineraries, European cruises will be back and better than ever.

The Hungarian city of Budapest is one of the top destinations for the upcoming 2022 cruise season. It's known for a rich culture that pays homage to history in everything -- from the arts to a unique ruin bar scene in the Jewish Quarter.

Budapest River Cruises On a Budapest River Cruise, travelers become immersed in an enchanting world along the Danube River in Hungary. Engage one of our experts to learn more!

"Wine makes every meal an occasion, every table more elegant, every day more civilized" - Andre Simon. We believe the French writer was correct in his statement -- a major reason why we're such big fans of Bordeaux cruises. Taking you to the Wine Capital of the World, these voyages are unparalleled for their history, elegance, and, of course, wine.

Bordeaux River Cruises Bordeaux River Cruises bring travelers through the Bordeaux wine region on the Garonne River and into an exciting city. Engage one of our experts to learn more!

Looking for the perfect way to experience Europe? Our Danube River cruises help you make the most out of your vacation by visiting several popular cities like Budapest, Vienna, and Munich. Learn more about cruising the great places you'll go here.

Danube River Cruises Danube River cruises are some of the most popular voyages in Europe. Find out more about the destinations and attractions on Europe’s second longest river.

From carry-on luggage to smart casual layers, these are the essential European river cruise packing tips our experts swear by.

What Should I Pack for a Cruise to Europe? Essential packing tips for European river cruises from our own river cruising experts. Be prepared whether you cruise the Danube, Rhine, or any other rivers.

Wondering what time of year is best for your next European river cruise? Our latest Luxury Cruise News article recommends the perfect rivers for each of the four seasons.

What is the Best Month to Take a European River Cruise? European river cruises are great all year, but certain are best in Spring, Fall, Summer, or Winter. Find out which rivers you should cruise throughout the year.