Top Australian chef David Thompson will be hosting special gastronomic cruises on the Mekong River on the luxurious Aqua Mekong. Guests booking on June and August departures can get up to 30 per cent off on four-night cruises from Ho Chi Minh City to Phnom Penh. The cruise includes exclusive workshops and classes with David, … Read more
Embarking on your first river cruise? Cruise Passenger is here to guide you every step of the way. From choosing the right itinerary to planning shore excursions, our comprehensive handbook is your go-to resource for making the most of your maiden voyage on the waterways.
The interest in river cruising is growing exponentially as more travellers embrace traversing the waterways.
When it comes to river cruise locations, it’s pretty hard to beat Europe’s gorgeous waterways. Here are a few of the most popular itineraries.
At a special event last week, Viking’s chairman Torstein Hagen revealed the company had plans to build another 24 river cruise ships. The ships will be in addition to the 65 river vessels Viking already has in option and Mr Hagen did not reveal a schedule of when the ships will be delivered. But the … Read more
River cruise company Avalon Waterways will be putting an Avalon Adventure Host onboard its European 2019 sailings to help guests who are looking for a more adventurous and active options. The popular river cruise line launched its active-themed excursions in 2017, which has already been a big hit. The Adventure Host will be onboard the … Read more
River cruising in Asia is an increasingly popular proposition for seasoned river-cruisers and newbies alike. Flying to Vietnam, Cambodia and Myanmar from Australia is easier than ever before and as tourism develops in the region – but not to the extent that rivers are by any means overcrowded – we’re seeing modern, boutique vessels offering … Read more
American Cruise Lines has consolidated its position as the undisputed leader in US cruising with the announcement that American Harmony, the second ship in its revolutionary Modern Riverboat Series, began construction earlier this year. Sister-ship American Song, the first ship in the series, sets sail on its inaugural cruise on October 6, 2018 on the Mississippi … Read more
We visit the key places to take a river cruise – some newly emerging, some perennially popular – close to home and across the globe.
Our On Board host Rosie Kelly has just returned from sailing the Majestic Princess in the Mediterranean with her daughter. She and publisher Peter Lynch discuss her journey - and the changes to the ship, one of Australia's favourites after her many seasons sailing our own waters.
