River Cruise reviews

River Cruising is one of the most popular ways to discover the wonders of places such as Europe, Asia, Africa and even America. Thousands of Australians every year embark on river cruises, which have the benefit of immersive experiences. Some of the most-loved cruise lines include the Australian brand APT, Avalon Waterways and TravelMarvel.

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Joie de Vivre

Cruising down the Seine from the heart of Paris to Normandy, Sue Bryant soaks up the very French ambience on Uniworld’s new river vessel, Joie de Vivre. I could be in any stylish Parisian street, […]

WORDS BY Sue Bryant . Aug 4 2017
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Crystal Mozart

Leading Crystal Cruises’ charge into river cruising, Crystal Mozart has set the bar high for the luxury line. Ralph Grizzle tried out the ultra-wide, ultra-luxe cruiser to check out its transformation. Last year, Crystal Cruises decided to give […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Apr 28 2017
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Queen Isabel

In a plethora of river cruise brands, Uniworld stands out for its flamboyance. Steve Hopkinson tries out Portugal’s Douro River on Queen Isabel. Many river cruise lines have found themselves trapped by the fact that […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Apr 26 2017
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Sanctuary Yangzi Explorer

Cruising down the Yangtze through China’s famous Three Gorges, Teresa Ooi is mesmerised by the mountainous scenery. It’s a spring morning with an overcast sky when I arrive at Chongqing, in China’s Sichuan province, after […]

WORDS BY Teresa Ooi . Apr 26 2017
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Viking Helgi

The wedding-cake churches are blue and pink, trimmed with white frosting, against a wide blue sky. The glittering gold domes bulge as if about to pop. In wonderful contrast, the church interiors are dark and […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Mar 14 2017
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Sanctuary Ananda

Sue Bryant falls under the spell of Myanmar’s surreal beauty as she joins a luxurious new vessel on the Irrawaddy River. I’m perched on a ledge on top of the Shwesandaw Pagoda, one of 2,000 […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Mar 15 2016
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Scenic Jasper

With the launch of its newest river cruiser, Scenic has dropped the word “tour” from its vocabulary, added some wonder and injected plenty of smart technology writes Peter Lynch. It’s early on a bright spring […]

WORDS BY Peter Lynch . Mar 15 2016
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American Empress

The USA’s Columbia-Snake rivers provide a cruise experience featuring dramatic scenery and a fascinating pioneer history. Brian Johnston hops aboard. I’ve only just boarded American Empress and am tucking into a steak dinner when the paddlewheel starts turning and we’re off. Already, […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Mar 15 2016
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River Countess

A cruise on Italy’s Po River gives you a ringside seat for some of Italy’s top cultural centres. It’s why river cruising is becoming so popular, as Brian Johnston reports. River Countess is as aristocratic as her name […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Mar 15 2016
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MS Juno

Crossing Sweden on a 141-year-old steamship gives Barry Stone plenty of time to admire the scenery and enjoy a slower pace of life. It was the tiniest space I’d ever been shoehorned into. And this was Bridge Deck! Two metres […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Mar 15 2016
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American Empress

Cruise Passenger correspondent Brian Johnston takes a cruise on America’s Snake River in the Pacific Northwest. I’ve only just boarded American Empress and am tucking into a steak dinner when the paddlewheel starts turning and […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Nov 6 2015
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