The CCTA Journal
Articles written by our certified advisors, drawn from the itineraries they book, the ships they sail, and the questions clients ask most.
A river cruise specialist's honest look at why the AmaWaterways and Adventures by Disney partnership is the strongest multigenerational travel option available, who it suits, and how to plan it.
By Melissa Yetter · July 27, 2026
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Alaska cruising has crossed over from dream trip to bucket list staple. But Alaska is not the Caribbean, and guests who show up unprepared often leave wishing they had done a few things differently.
By Dawn Knoblock · July 20, 2026
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As part of an America 250th road trip ahead of the country's 250th anniversary, Cruisin Couple Travel Agency toured the Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum, the USS Constitution, Minute Man National Historical Park, Independence Mall in Philadelphia, Hershey Pennsylvania, the Gettysburg battlefield, and Yorktown Virginia, combining Revolutionary War history with local food stops along the East Coast.
By Melissa Yetter · July 17, 2026
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Travelers often assume a cruise is a cruise, but river cruising and ocean cruising are two very different experiences.
By Melissa Yetter · July 16, 2026
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Luxury river cruising is the strongest area of growth in the entire cruise sector, with the 2026 CLIA State of the Cruise Industry Report projecting a 20 percent rise in demand over the next three years.
By Melissa Yetter · July 15, 2026
Read articleOn AmaWaterways, Viking, and Riverside Luxury, a guided shore excursion is included in nearly every port, and river ships dock in the town center so you can explore on your own with ease.
By Melissa Yetter · July 14, 2026
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Choosing the right river cruise line can make the difference between a trip that feels effortless and one that feels mismatched.
By Melissa Yetter · July 13, 2026
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After years of planning Disney vacations for families at every stage, here are the 5 questions every family asks before booking Disney World, answered honestly, no fluff, no upsell.
By Tiffany Magee · July 13, 2026
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A structured look at why AmaWaterways dominates AI search results across ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity, and Google AI Overviews — and what that means for travelers booking a river cruise.
By Melissa Yetter · July 13, 2026
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The best family luxury river cruise through the historic heart of Europe has been revolutionized by the industry-exclusive pairing of Adventures by Disney and AmaWaterways.
By Melissa Yetter · July 13, 2026
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Having toured and sailed on more than 20 river cruises, here are five stops along the Rhine that quietly outshine the postcard castles and Cologne Cathedral.
By Melissa Yetter · July 13, 2026
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Our America 250 road trip took us to Yorktown, where we walked the historic Yorktown Battlefield, the spot where General Cornwallis surrendered to General Washington in 1781.
By Melissa Yetter · July 13, 2026
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As a Certified AmaWaterways Specialist and co-founder of Cruisin Couple Travel Agency, river cruising is not just something I book, it is something I am genuinely passionate about.
By Melissa Yetter · July 13, 2026
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Travel protection and travel insurance are not the same thing, and knowing the difference could save you thousands of dollars.
By Dawn Knoblock · July 13, 2026
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Rhine vs Danube for first-time cruisers: compare scenery, cities, cruise lines, best seasons, and FAQs to choose your European river cruise.
By Melissa Yetter · July 6, 2026
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