Your Guide To River Cruising
23 August, 2018
Best Times to River Cruise with ScenicDreaming 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...
23 August, 2018
Georgie's 11 Day Highlights of China & the Yangtze with UniworldMy 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...
22 August, 2018
European River Cruises for FamiliesLooking 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...
21 August, 2018
Best Europe River Cruises for SeniorsRiver 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,...
20 August, 2018
10 Best River Cruises in EuropeTravel, 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...
17 August, 2018
Irrawaddy vs MekongWhen 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...
15 August, 2018
Best River Cruises from Amsterdam to BudapestAmsterdam 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...
15 August, 2018
Magnificent Europe River Cruise with Avalon WaterwaysCurrently the most popular river cruise itinerary with Global Journeys is Avalon Waterways’ 15 Day Magnificent Europe voyage. This itinerary encompasses the Rhine, Main and Danube Rivers and showcases the regions they twist and turn through. Some of the highlights along the way include a...
14 August, 2018
The Best Time to River Cruise the MekongMekong river cruises through Cambodia and Vietnam operate for most of the year but not between early May and late-June. The rest of the year sees a varied climate from hot and dry in March through to May, a wet season spanning from July through to October, and a cooler patch between November...
12 August, 2018
Russia River Cruising 2019 with TravelmarvelFrom imperial cities filled with colourful onion domes to romantic wooden villages, the history, culture and landscapes of Russia unfold like a fairytale on a premium river cruise with Travelmarvel. Presenting more choice, more value and more inclusions than ever before, Travelmarvel’s...
09 August, 2018
10 Reasons to take a European River CruiseRiver cruising shares many benefits with its land-dwelling and seafaring counterparts. Like coach touring and ocean cruising all the logistics are taken care of, itineraries are carefully curated, and travel directors and guides are on hand so that you get the most out of your holiday....
08 August, 2018
Natasha gets Enchanted by the Danube with UniworldI spent 8 glorious days cruising down the Danube with Uniworld and it blew me away. Now I’ll be honest, I didn’t know if I was a ‘cruiser’ when I decided to take this trip. I wasn’t sure what to expect and being in the travel industry I tend to scrutinise everything on holiday – I compare...
08 August, 2018
Juliet's Waltz Along the Danube with VikingMy very first European winter experience was on Viking’s Danube Waltz river cruise, and my husband Ben was lucky enough to tag along as we explored the Christmas Markets along the Danube. We arrived in Budapest on a misty morning and checked into our home for the next week, the Viking...
07 August, 2018
River Cruising in PortugalThe Douro River winds its way from the city of Porto where the river spills into the Atlantic Ocean onward east to Spain, carving out the stunning Douro Valley in its wake. Wine has been produced in this basin by the traditional landholders for some 2,000 years and it has been listed as a...
21 June, 2018
5 Reasons to Book a Suite with UniworldEach suite in Uniworld’s award-winning European fleet of floating boutique hotels is a masterpiece. With handcrafted furniture, bespoke design schemes, Savoir of England beds, original artwork, luxurious Hermes bath products and fresh cookies delivered daily you know your comfort is top of...
06 June, 2018
Jemma's Highlights of The Danube with APT - Budapest to VilshofenI found the 8 Day Highlights of the Danube to be a great introduction to river cruising! The tour starts in Budapest, cruises through Austria with options to visit both Slovakia and the Czech Republic and ends in Germany. If you want something that is just a little shorter than the ever...
30 December, 2015
Cruising The Rhine and Danube RiversCruising The Rhine On the 8 days Rhine river cruise the first day from Amsterdam to Cologne sails through quite an industrial area and you will see a lot of the working barges passing by. The Rhine is still a major waterway used for transporting goods and raw materials between ports. Once you...
13 June, 2013
Travel Advice Regarding Europe FloodsAs floods continue to affect Europe, water levels in many rivers have reached record high levels. While the Rhine is open, we have been advised that parts of the Main and Danube rivers and the Main-Danube Canal continue to be affected. We understand that guests who are due to travel with any...
