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Your Guide To River Cruising

Your guide to river cruises (all) including the latest releases, insights, exclusive deals & travelling tips.
Explore Europe's Historic Rivers with Viking

21 February, 2020

Explore Europe's Historic Rivers with Viking

Viking is a highly awarded river cruise line — and with good reason. Boasting an impressive fleet of state-of-the-art river vessels, they offer an incredible range of scenic voyages along the waterways of Central Europe, Portugal and Russia, with bespoke itineraries designed to immerse you in...

A Quick Guide to Choosing Your Amsterdam to Budapest River Cruise

05 December, 2019

A Quick Guide to Choosing Your Amsterdam to Budapest River Cruise

An Amsterdam to Budapest river cruise is one of the most popular European itineraries out there, particularly for first timers. Being a well loved route, plenty of operators bring you carefully curated journeys along the Rhine, Main and Danube Rivers. Their offerings can be quite similar, and...

Cam and Fran's Paris to Normandy River Cruise on Uniworld's Joie de Vivre

01 March, 2019

Cam and Fran's Paris to Normandy River Cruise on Uniworld's Joie de Vivre

I think that Spring is a wonderful time of year to visit Paris. The days are sunny and warm with just enough nip in the air to wear a nice coat (living on the Sunshine Coast makes coat wearing a rare treat!) and the city and parks are coming to life with spring flowers and blossoms. So I was...

Travelmarvel 2020 Europe River Cruise Preview Out Now

05 February, 2019

Travelmarvel 2020 Europe River Cruise Preview Out Now

What better way to experience Europe than on a river cruise? Wind through stunning waterways and enjoy authentic experiences offered by carefully curated shore excursions and a selection of onboard activities. Unpack once, and let the sights and scenery unravel before you. Interested? You can...

APT’s 2020 Europe River Cruise Pre-Release and Superdeals

05 February, 2019

APT’s 2020 Europe River Cruise Pre-Release and Superdeals

APT have kicked off their 2020 Europe river cruise season with their pre-release collection now available. The release of these journeys comes hand in hand with incredible Superdeals including fly free offers, companion fly free specials, and air credits. Plus, guests wanting to travel...

Viking’s 2020 River Cruise Release Offers and New Itineraries

03 February, 2019

Viking’s 2020 River Cruise Release Offers and New Itineraries

Viking have just released their 2020 River cruising program with some new look itineraries. To celebrate the brochure release Viking have a range of offers for guests on select itineraries, including some of Viking’s most popular itineraries. One new itinerary we want to bring to your...

See Oberammergau on a New Scenic River Cruise in 2020

02 February, 2019

See Oberammergau on a New Scenic River Cruise in 2020

If you haven’t yet booked your trip to take in the decennial Passion Play in Oberammergau in 2020 you might want to consider one of the new European river cruise and tour combinations from Scenic, that include a visit to this special event. Performed just once a decade, the Passion Play draws...

Active Discovery River Cruises with Avalon Waterways

24 September, 2018

Active Discovery River Cruises with Avalon Waterways

Avalon Waterways gives travellers more options to get hands on and actively discover the regions they visit. The Active Discovery collection of European river cruises is crafted to offer guests more ways to engage with the world around them and is full of interactive activities and adventures....

10 Reasons to Take a Mekong River Cruise

14 September, 2018

10 Reasons to Take a Mekong River Cruise

The Mekong Delta is a hub of scenery, history, culture and cuisine. The Mekong River winds its way through the beautiful landscapes of Vietnam and Cambodia and is the perfect gateway to uncover the deep traditions, moving archaeological sites and remnants of a tumultuous past that sit beyond...

Enjoy Savings With the World of Viking River Cruise Sale

06 September, 2018

Enjoy Savings With the World of Viking River Cruise Sale

Enjoy savings with the World Of Viking offer when you book a river cruise in Europe, Egypt, China, Russia, Ukraine or South East Asia. Viking boast an award winning fleet of longships and all inclusive, destination focussed itineraries. Immerse yourself in behind the scenes cultural insights...

Uniworld's Choice is Yours Sale

05 September, 2018

Uniworld's Choice is Yours Sale

Uniworld is delighted to announce the release of their “The Choice Is Yours” offer. Book your 2019 Uniworld luxury river cruise and enjoy $1,000 per person toward the experience of your choice with the Red Carnation Hotel Collection, Insight Vacations or Luxury Gold. The offer is valid on new...

5 Reasons to River Cruise Europe Solo

31 August, 2018

5 Reasons to River Cruise Europe Solo

The thought of solo travel for some can be exhilarating, and for others it can often be daunting. There are many ways to travel Europe solo and river cruising is one of the best. Here are some reasons why. Travel solo, but not alone Some people travel solo because they like to be...

Europe River Cruise vs Europe Coach Tour

24 August, 2018

Europe River Cruise vs Europe Coach Tour

Travelling Europe is an experience to behold, and there is no right or wrong way to do it. However, if you are trying to decide between a river cruise or coach tour in Europe, then here are some things to consider when choosing the right holiday for you. Accommodation River cruising has the...

Tipping Guide Onboard Your River Cruise

24 August, 2018

Tipping Guide Onboard Your River Cruise

Wondering how to navigate the gratuities on your river cruise holiday? It can be a bit challenging to work it all out, so we have put together a general guide to tipping on your river cruise to simplify things for you. Who gets tips on a river cruise? It is customary for Cruise Directors,...

Best Times to River Cruise with Scenic

23 August, 2018

Best Times to River Cruise with Scenic

Dreaming of your next holiday, but not sure where your next adventure lies? Scenic have provided a guide of where and when to travel on your next luxury Scenic holiday. Asia River Cruising Scenic offer incredible cruise itineraries to uncover the treasures of the Irrawaddy River in Myanmar...

Georgie's 11 Day Highlights of China & the Yangtze with Uniworld

23 August, 2018

Georgie's 11 Day Highlights of China & the Yangtze with Uniworld

My sister and I ventured off for a trip of a lifetime with Uniworld to China (although I’m definitely going back for more). We decided on the 11 Day Highlights of China & the Yangtze itinerary, beginning in Shanghai and ending Beijing. I loved China, every day was full of intrigue, history and...

European River Cruises for Families

22 August, 2018

European River Cruises for Families

Looking for a family holiday in Europe that ticks off a few destinations? You are probably not thinking about a river cruise but there are plenty of reasons why you should explore a European river cruise as a holiday option for your family. You all want to have a holiday, you all want to relax...

Best Europe River Cruises for Seniors

21 August, 2018

Best Europe River Cruises for Seniors

River cruising offers an incredible travel experience for people in all stages of life but is particularly popular among seniors. Part of this appeal lies in the ease with which you can have extraordinary experiences on a river cruise – unpack once, let someone else take care of the details,...

10 Best River Cruises in Europe

20 August, 2018

10 Best River Cruises in Europe

Travel, like art, is viewed differently by everyone. Chances are you’ve found yourself in a gallery staring blankly at a painting, your head on a slight angle, trying to see what all the fuss is about. The person next to you may have been in complete awe. Travel is no different. ‘Best’ is...

Irrawaddy vs Mekong

17 August, 2018

Irrawaddy vs Mekong

When you are thinking about planning a river cruise in South East Asia you might wonder whether you should choose the Mekong or Irrawaddy. Of course there is no comparison – they are two very different rivers running through different countries and landscapes. However, if you are travelling...

Best River Cruises from Amsterdam to Budapest

15 August, 2018

Best River Cruises from Amsterdam to Budapest

Amsterdam is an enchanting city woven with a labyrinth of canals that are characteristic of the capital, but it is the waterways leading out of the city that captures the imagination of river cruisers. The most popular cruise from Amsterdam is the journey along the Rhine, Main and Danube...