Celebrate JourneyWoman’s 30th anniversary on a Northern Lights expedition cruise in Norway with Hurtigruten in December 2024. Prices discounted until July 15.
Type of Travel
Small Ships
Sustainable ways to travel including sailing, small ships and river cruises
Avalon Waterways Focuses on Solo Women With New River Cruises in Portugal and France in 2025
With no single supplement, Panorama suites and new, active itineraries, Avalon Waterways CEO Pam Hoffee hopes more women will travel solo.
Confessions of a Wannabe Aurora Chaser: The Myths and Magic of the Northern Lights in Norway
Meet Hurtigruten’s Chief Aurora Chaser, Tom Kerss, who teaches wannabe aurora chasers how to experience the Northern Lights in Norway.
Sailing for Seniors: Can an 83-Year Old Woman Handle a Week on a Catamaran?
Is sailing for seniors possible? 83-year old Diana Eden steps out of her comfort zone in the British Virgin Islands to find out.
Uniworld Waives Single Supplement for Solo Women on Select River Cruises
JourneyWoman partner Uniworld Boutique River Cruises is waiving the single supplement for solo women on some of it European itineraries.
Get 25% off all 2025 Arctic Departures With Wild Women Expeditions
Wild Women Expeditions is offering 25% of its expedition cruises to the Arctic, one of our 30 Less-Travelled Places for Women in 2024.
HOT FLASH: No Single Supplement on Select Swan Hellenic 2024 Sailings!
Book by December 31 for special savings on select 2024 expedition sailings with Swan Hellenic.
JourneyWoman Webinar Series: What is Expedition Cruising (And Why is it so HOT Right Now?)
Is expedition cruising right for you? Join our free December 5 webinar with Swan Hellenic and find out about this hot trend for women.
Highlights From 21 Epic Days on a Swan Hellenic Expedition Cruise: Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Djibouti and Socotra
Highlights from 21 days of adventure on Swan Hellenic’s SH Diana expedition cruise ship, in Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Djibouti and Socotra.
A Brave New World of Expedition Cruising to the Middle East and Africa
A 21-day expedition cruise from the Suez Canal to the Indian Ocean is an opportunity to see less-travelled places and embrace new adventures.
Why Travel on a Small Ship: Sustainability, Service and Less-Travelled Places Top My List
For women, the benefits of small ship travel include sustainability, access to less-travelled places and a more personalized experience that includes safety and hygiene.
The Galapagos Islands: Protecting Ecuador’s “Living Laboratory of Evolution”
A small ship expedition to Ecuador’s Galapagos Islands is an opportunity to witness some of the world’s most spectacular wildlife, while learning first-hand about evolution and adaptation.
Pink Dolphins, Piranhas and Parrots in Ecuador’s Amazon Rainforest
In Ecuador’s Amazon, adventure awaits with pink dolphins, piranhas and tarantulas that blend into the night.
No Single Supplement for Solo Women on Selected Swan Hellenic 2023 Expedition Cruises
Cultural expedition cruise company Swan Hellenic is offering incredible discounts for solo women on several expeditions in 2023.
Swan Hellenic: A New Era of Luxury Cultural Expeditions for Solo Women
Swan Hellenic wants solo women to embrace the opportunity to ‘see what others don’t’, with an all-inclusive, luxury approach to cruising.
The Magic of a Christmas Markets River Cruise on the Danube
Four magical experiences along the Danube River on an Avalon Waterways Christmas Markets river cruise, from Passau to Vienna.
15 Tips for Women for Your First River Cruise
Travel tips for women taking their first river cruise, including tipping, etiquette, room size, weather and packing tips.
Seven Iconic European Christmas Markets Solo Women Love
There’s nothing like Christmas Markets in iconic European cities like Prague, Munich, Vienna and Regensburg to help us feel festive.
7 Reasons for Older Women to Consider a River Cruise
Travel Over 80 contributor Diana Eden shares her thoughts on why a river cruise might be the perfect way to travel for women over 80.
The Beauty of Barging in Burgundy, France
Barge travel as all the makings of a female-friendly encounter. Evelyn Hannon writes about her experience cruising the waterways of Burgundy, France.
Seeing Canada’s Great Lakes by Freighter
The plan was to meet the ship in Hamilton Harbour and spend Friday night onboard in preparation for an early departure to Montreal on Saturday morning. The Algoma Strongfield would continue to Quebec City, another 24 hours of sailing.
Expert Tips on Packing for a Cruise: You Need Less Than You Think
Packing for a cruise requires a definite knack – a skill JourneyWoman contributor Arline Bleecker shares with us.
Floating Down the Danube River to Europe’s Christmas Markets
While her girlfriends were fighting the crowds of Christmas shoppers in their downtown malls, Evelyn Hannon was gliding down the Danube River on a river cruise.
She Barges the French Nivernais Canal
Evelyn’s ‘slowed down’, luxurious travel experience onboard a barge floating don the French Nivernais Canal.
