Tips & Advice

Browse through the curated articles on Tips & Advice about river cruising. This page features expert tips, up-to-date advice, and details on the most amazing river cruise destinations. There are also features about shore excursions, voyages and ports for Australian travellers. From Europe’s charming waterways to exotic Asia, the page's curated articles help you pick the right river cruise. In addition, this page also helps travellers peruse itineraries and find voyages ranging from scenic weekend escapes to epic cross-continent odysseys. Moreover, this Tips & Advice section provides good reads about unique shore excursions – from bicycling through Bordeaux vineyards to visiting Buddhist temples in Myanmar. Furthermore, this page allows Ausie travellers to be prepared and packed for their river cruise with our informative guides. Providing savvy pre-trip advice from visa and travel insurance needs to recommended packing lists. Finally, browse the comprehensive recommendations on spectacular cruises worldwide. From the Seine to the Mekong, the Nile to the Yangtze, and of course the famous waterways of Europe like the Rhine, Rhone, Danube, and Moselle. This website helps intrepid Australian travellers create their dream river cruise experience.

The best remote river cruise itineraries

We find the best remote river cruise itineraries for you to take a unique adventure.

WORDS BY Rose Kelly . Oct 1 2019

Who has the cheapest laundry? Saving money on a river cruise

With many river cruise itineraries lasting two weeks or longer, cruisers often prefer to pack light instead of taking a change of clothes for every day.

WORDS BY Rose Kelly . Sep 30 2019

How Adventure Hosts keep you active on your holiday

More river cruise lines are bringing activity managers on board to coordinate the growing number of options for active guests.

WORDS BY Vanessa Wu . Sep 4 2019

Huge savings and free flights for 2020 European river cruises

You can save up to $6800 per couple if you choose to cruise in Europe with Avalon Waterways, for instance.

WORDS BY Teresa Ooi . Jul 10 2019