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.

Royal Clipper Cruise
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Royal Clipper

We are sitting in the Tropical Bar of Royal Clipper watching an angry Mount Etna hurl sparks and smoke into the night sky. The day before, a shore excursion took us to Pompeii, scene of […]

WORDS BY Peter Lynch . Jan 30 2015
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Orcaella
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Rv Orcaella

Laughter cascades across the rice paddy fields and echoes off a wreathing ring of limestone cliffs as a little band of bronzed children appear from the rice reeds and run to the water’s edge, stopping […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Oct 17 2014
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Aria Amazon 2
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Aria Amazon

While some might like it hot and steamy, there’s really only one way to get up close to life on the Amazon – and that’s in airconditioned comfort. It’s sweltering hot and muggy as the […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Aug 15 2014
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Avalon Poetry II
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Avalon Poetry II Review

“Well organised with friendly atmosphere and excellent cruise directors. Suite temptation for history lovers.” This 128-passenger ship is the 13th in Avalon Waterways’ fleet and its eighth new Suite Ship. The contemporary design makes Suite […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Aug 8 2014
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emerald sky tour
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Emerald Sky Tour

It’s the newest of Europe’s river cruise fleet.  So what’s different aboard the $29.4 million Emerald Sky, launched this week by the company behind well-known Australian luxury brands Scenic Tours and Evergreen? The biggest innovations […]

WORDS BY Peter Lynch . Apr 11 2014
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MV Mekong Explorer
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MV Mekong Explorer

Our seasoned expedition cruiser finds that South-East Asia’s busiest waterway still has room for adventure – and a little bit of luxury.

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Dec 12 2011
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avalon panorama
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Avalon Panorama Facts 2011

This elegant river cruiser caused a bit of a buzz long before her launch in Mainz, Germany. The main reason was a new concept in river boat design - 64 Panorama Suites, which transform into an open-air balcony thanks to a three-metre wall of floor-to-ceiling sliding windows.......

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Jul 6 2011
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Willow Tree by the River
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La Renaissance

Discover centuries of refined civilisation at walking pace on a converted historic cargo barge in France.

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Jun 20 2011
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european river cruise ss antoinette
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SS Antoinette

Launching in early 2011, the Antoinette is one of the most sleek and luxurious river cruise ships operating in Europe, as well as Uniworld's first new build......

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . May 17 2011
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