Your Guide To River Cruising
01 September, 2024
Travel Advice Regarding Europe FloodsHigh Water Levels Impact European River Cruises: What You Need to Know Planning a river cruise through Europe or about to embark on one? Recent flooding has affected several cruise itineraries on the Danube and Rhine rivers. Here's a summary of the situation and how it might affect your...
09 July, 2024
Celebrate France! Lyon: Gastronomic Capital of the WorldTo celebrate France Month, Scenic is shining a spotlight on their collection of luxury France river cruises. Not only do these itineraries explore the rich history and culture of each region, they focus on the gastronomic excellence just waiting to be experienced by guests, onboard and ashore....
20 February, 2024
Visit Portugal: Highlights of Douro River CruisingThe Douro River runs through northern Portugal and into Spain, with river cruises typically sailing to and from Porto, with the option of city stays either side of the cruise. These stays often include time in either Lisbon, Madrid and even Barcelona. For guests embarking on a river cruise,...
24 January, 2024
APT's 2025 River Cruising Revolution: Introducing Solara and OstaraWelcome to the future of luxury river cruising, where elegance and environmental consciousness sail hand in hand. APT, a name synonymous with unparalleled travel experiences, is set to elevate your river cruising dreams to new heights in 2025. As Australia's most outstanding global tour...
18 December, 2023
A Holiday Experience Like No OtherSurely the most scenic way to explore a country is by river cruise, journeying peacefully through picturesque countryside, admiring the beauty of the surrounding area and watching the world float by. Whether passing by pretty villages, enchanting castles and vineyards perched on nearby cliffs...
18 December, 2023
Cruising the Moselle with AvalonAs intoxicating as the grapes that grow along its path, Europe’s beautiful Moselle River takes travellers deep into some of the continent’s most memorable rural landscapes. Branching out from the famous waters of the Rhine in Germany, the Moselle flows for more than 500 kilometres through the...
13 November, 2023
Burgundy & Provence by RiverJourney through Burgundy and Provence on a scenic river cruise along the Saône and Rhône rivers. This extraordinary journey is filled with remarkable food, world-class wines, and a deep dive into history. Discover the highlights of this remarkable region and explore your next river cruise...
07 November, 2023
Bordeaux's Waterways & WineNestled in the southwest of France, lies Bordeaux - a region renowned for its gastronomic prowess and world-class wines. Be treated to breathtaking views of lush vineyards, historic châteaux, and charming villages that dot the landscape. With a unique blend of natural beauty and culinary...
07 November, 2023
Sailing Along the SeineEmbarking on a river cruise along the Seine is the perfect way to explore the heart of Paris and the northwest region of France. Offering travellers a unique and unforgettable journey, you’ll cruise through the Parisian cityscape to a backdrop of iconic landmarks. Further up river you'll...
21 February, 2020
Explore Europe's Historic Rivers with VikingViking 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...
05 December, 2019
A Quick Guide to Choosing Your Amsterdam to Budapest River CruiseAn 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...
01 March, 2019
Cam and Fran's Paris to Normandy River Cruise on Uniworld's Joie de VivreI 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...
05 February, 2019
APT’s 2020 Europe River Cruise Pre-Release and SuperdealsAPT 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...
03 February, 2019
Viking’s 2020 River Cruise Release Offers and New ItinerariesViking 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...
02 February, 2019
See Oberammergau on a New Scenic River Cruise in 2020If 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...
24 September, 2018
Active Discovery River Cruises with Avalon WaterwaysAvalon 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....
14 September, 2018
10 Reasons to Take a Mekong River CruiseThe 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...
06 September, 2018
Enjoy Savings With the World of Viking River Cruise SaleEnjoy 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...
05 September, 2018
Uniworld's Choice is Yours SaleUniworld 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...
31 August, 2018
5 Reasons to River Cruise Europe SoloThe 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...
24 August, 2018
Europe River Cruise vs Europe Coach TourTravelling 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...
