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.

Wanderlust alert: Top 10 river cruise destinations

We visit the key places to take a river cruise – some newly emerging, some perennially popular – close to home and across the globe.

WORDS BY James Brouard . Mar 13 2018

The essential checklist for your river cruise adventure

Those keen on a river cruise will love our quick checklist which weighs up itineraries, ships and lines and exactly what “all-inclusive” is.

WORDS BY Tim Gill . Mar 2 2018

Unlock your dream holiday: Why choose a river cruise?

Ready for an extraordinary journey? Learn why river cruising is the ultimate vacation choice. Discover enchanting destinations and unparalleled adventures.

WORDS BY Tim Gill . Mar 2 2018

Trim, taut and terrific! Avalon’s Active Discovery program

All that irresistible food and wine – there must be a way to balance the river life! We test Avalon Waterways’ Active Discovery program.

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Mar 1 2018

5 reasons to take your kids on a river cruise

Make unforgettable family memories! Explore why river cruises are perfect for kids. Exciting activities, immersive experiences, and endless fun await!

WORDS BY Lucy Jones . Feb 28 2018

A guide to cruising the world’s less-travelled rivers

The Rhine and Danube are river-cruising highways but there's a whole world of less-travelled waterways out there. Brian Johnston reports.

WORDS BY Brian Johnston . Feb 28 2018