The Panache Cruises Blog

The world is full of incredible places just waiting to be explored on a luxury ocean cruise. We all have our favourites - places we would happily return to again and again. Here are some alternatives.

Uniworld takes river cruising to a whole new level. Ultra-luxury, truly unique and individual ships, exquisite cuisine, and 6-star service make Uniworld a privilege to sail with.

I have pulled together a few favourites, including some which are often overlooked in favour of their bigger and more famous neighbours.

A few years ago I sailed from Athens to Dubrovnik on board the gorgeous Crystal Cruises yacht, Crystal Esprit, and at every step of the journey I was met with exceptional service, incredible food (which is a must for me) and a warm, relaxed atmosphere.

Take a look at our top picks for the most enchanting Christmas markets you might come across on a European river cruise.