More than a holiday: Best incentives for river cruisers
River Cruise Passenger has combed the world to create the best possible incentive comparison chart to help you find the perfect cruise.
New destinations grow APT’s river cruise appeal
Australian river cruisers are becoming more adventurous, and choosing new exotic destinations, according to APT director Robert McGeary. While the Mekong, the Danube, Seine, Rhine and Rhone remain among the most popular, APT is also seeing more Australians wanting to cruise the Nile and the Chobe in Africa. Many are now combining the cruise with … Read more
New ships launched for Riviera Travel
Riviera Travel, one of the fastest growing river cruise lines, has christened its ninth ship and has plans to launch three more by the end of 2019. The MS Robert Burns which has the capacity for 167-passengers will be sailing along the Rhine, Main and Danube rivers during her first year. Then, she’ll be sailing … Read more
Why choose Portugal’s Douro and who sails it
A cruise along Portugal’s River of Gold, the Douro, is one of the most relaxing, scenic journeys you can take in Europe. Who sails it?
Details revealed around the largest ever river cruise ship
European river cruise line AmaWaterways, with APT, announced plans to add three vessels to its fleet next year. It’s the most number of ships the company has launched since 2002 and they will be the biggest ships to date. The AmaMagna, which is sold through APT in Australia, has the capacity for 194-passengers will be … Read more
Viking releases 2020 itineraries and holds prices as demand soars
Viking, the largest river cruise operator in Europe, has opened selected 2020 river cruises for sale, making it the first time it has three seasons on the market at once. And the line has elected to hold its 2018 prices, meaning long term planners can lock in a bargain. The move comes after astonishingly strong … Read more
New intimate luxury on the Mekong
It’s river ship sailing – but not as we know it. Gypsy, an ultra-exclusive two-cabin river cruiser by Mekong Kingdoms, has just completed her maiden voyage between Luang Prabang and Thailand’s Golden Triangle. The Gypsy offers private, tailored three-night, four-day cruises from Luang Prabang to the Golden Triangle and a two-night, three-day cruise from the … Read more
Uniworld brings Love Island to the waterways
The river cruise line that brought you the first ships for millennials is now trialling something even more risqué. We’ve all heard of The Love Boat. Now meet The Love Boat for generation next. Uniworld has teamed up with The League, an invite-only US-based dating app, to offer a cruise exclusively for members. The cruise, … Read more
River Cruise lines tempt travellers with free flights in 2019
If you are planning to take a river cruise next year, you are in for a good deal with many river cruise companies offering free flights. It comes as some are predicting air fares could rise in the coming months. APT is offering free economy flights and business class tickets at $3995pp if you book … Read more
