River Beatrice is a small river ship sailing the Danube River for Uniworld Cruises. Built in 2009, the 410 foot River Beatrice hosts 180 guests. The lavishly appointed river view staterooms have hotel-style beds draped in fine linens, a vanity, built-in closets, hair dryer, safe, individual thermostat for air conditioning and heat, direct-dial telephone, flat-screen TV with satellite, bottled water, and bathroom with L'Occitane body products, magnifying mirror, and plush bathrobes. Uniworld ships offer wi-fi service on board, allowing their guests to stay connected. Uniworld ships are staffed by a world-class, award-winning all English-speaking staff. Another popular feature is complimentary use of bicycles and Nordic walking sticks in port. Public areas onboard include the beautiful panoramic main lounge which has a full-service bar, a cozy library and game room, as well as an elegant restaurant. more

Nestled between Resurrection Bay and the Kenai Mountains, Seward is a primary cruise ship hub for glacier cruises in Alaska. It is a scenic, two-and-a-half hour drive south of Anchorage, a tiny village with quaint restaurants and shops catering to the tourist crowd. Even if your cruise doesn't depart from Seward, it's worth the trip to visit. And if you feel like you're being watched, you probably are: Bald eagles peer down at visitors from their aerie perches. Seward's highlights include: The Alaska SeaLife Center, a nonprofit marine science center which offers world-class displays of Alaskan wildlife, Kenai Fjords National Park which has glacier tours and wildlife cruises, you can learn about the Iditarod dog race during an hour and a half tour, go fishing, or visit Exit Glacier, perhaps the most accessible glacier in Alaska, just 9 miles from town. Hikers will enjoy the trails that bring them to stunning overlooks of the Harding Ice Field. more