About Roland on the River

Guiding the journey, while you shape the adventure. For more than 25 years, Roland Noordermeer has brought Europe’s great rivers to life. From the Rhine–Main–Danube corridor to the French and Iberian waterways, he combines seamless organization with captivating storytelling—offering insight, perspective, and the occasional dry observation from the Sun Deck. A seasoned cruise director and licensed Austria Guide, Roland is also the founder of RiverDeep Narratives. The RiverDeep App combines his expertise with innovative digital experiences, automatically revealing the stories beyond the shoreline as you travel. Explore more than 1,000 carefully curated, GPS-triggered points of interest covering history, shipping, culture, river navigation, landscapes, landmarks, water management, local life, and much more. Created for curious river cruisers and used by program directors, cruise managers, guides, and other river-cruise professionals, RiverDeep is an insightful companion both on board and ashore. Come on board and expect clarity, depth, humor, and the unmistakable presence of “Roland on the River”—where every mile tells a story.