Tauck ship in Budapest

The Best Amsterdam to Budapest Cruise Itinerary

Amsterdam to Budapest, by river – it’s got everything from old-world charm, jaw-dropping views, to culture, castles, schnitzel, and strudel.

Bernadette Chua
River Seine Eiffel Tower

French river cruising is enjoying a huge rennaisance – here’s why one river is Seine-sational

Dotted along the Seine are exciting hubs of French culture, history and cuisine. These river cruise lines have created diverse itineraries to best experience this magnifique region.

Isabelle James
a stunning town in Tuscany

Staying on after your European holiday? Here are some of the best river cruise extensions on offer

We've compiled a list of the best pre- and post- extensions to make the most of your European river cruise holiday.

Isabelle James
Passengers enjoying food on Viking ship

Cruise with confidence: How to choose your ideal river cruise

A friend recently asked me what the "best" river cruise would be for him to book—which is a pretty big question!

Cruise Passenger
Tourists visit Claude Monet's home and gardens in the town of Giverny in France.

When is the best time to take a river cruise?

The window of opportunity to experience river cruises has become a lot wider from the popular Amsterdam-to-Budapest to sailing the Nile.

Teresa Ooi
Uniworld couple sititng on a ship under a bridge in Europe

How a European river cruise can save you almost $13,000

A stress-free luxury 15-day river cruise in peak or shoulder season, from Amsterdam to Budapest, would be about half the cost of an arduous road trip.

Cruise Passenger
AmaWaterways bicycle

How river cruise lines are offering wellness on the waterways

Wellness on river ships used to be a token gym, but lines are now better equipped, adding onshore hiking, running and kayaking trips.

Sally Macmillan
Riviera

Are all-inclusive cruises so yesterday?

Since opening to the Australian market, UK-based Riviera Travel has secured large numbers of Australian river cruisers and is still growing.

Sally Macmillan
taking in the sights onboard an Avalon cruise

River Cruise Packing List & Tips

While there are myriad pleasures of cruising, including unpacking once, the question remains just what to pack.

Bernadette Chua
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