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.

Paris to Paris: what cruise lines offer

It's one of the most iconic routes cruise lines offer – a romantic Paris to Paris cruise along the Seine, featuring a host of highlights.

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Apr 10 2019

How to save thousands on your river cruise

It’s no secret that most river cruise passengers pay a different price to get on the same ship. How much different are the savings, you might ask.

WORDS BY Vanessa Wu . Mar 20 2019

10 things you need to know about Viking river ships

Thinking of booking a Viking river cruise? Here are 10 things you need to know about Viking.

WORDS BY Teresa Ooi . Mar 20 2019

Shore excursion mastery: Choose your river cruise adventure

Shore excursions are a big part of the river cruise experience, but that doesn’t mean you have to sign up for everything on offer.

WORDS BY Sally Macmillan . Mar 20 2019

Is Vietnam Asia’s next big thing in river cruising?

Vietnam has made amazing strides as a tourist destination and is now neck and neck with Thailand as Southeast Asia’s hotspot.

WORDS BY Teresa Ooi . Mar 6 2019

Six exclusive Danube experiences no river cruiser should miss

The Danube River is one of the best ways to see old Europe with 10 countries on one waterway, and every one unique.

WORDS BY Vanessa Wu . Mar 6 2019

We find the best lines for river cruising with kids

The growing popularity of multi-generational rive cruise, means a handful of lines are getting onboard with family-friendly holidays.

WORDS BY Sally Macmillan . Jan 23 2019