Unlike ocean cruising, which runs all year round, river cruising is dictated by the seasons. These are the best times to cruise on the rivers of the world.
The closest river cruise destination to Australia – and the only one that’s accessible via a direct flight – the popularity of the Mekong River is at an all-time high.
River cruising in Portugal is booming. Viking has just announced the delivery of its newest custom-built ship on the Douro, Viking Gyda, bringing their Portuguese fleet to five.
The Danube now draws tourists and cruisers to visit and explore its storied waters and riverside capitals like Vienna, Bratislava, Belgrade and Budapest.
As Eastern Europe begins to rebuild after Storm Boris, major river cruise lines, including AmaWaterways and Uniworld, are resuming operations on the Rhine and Danube rivers.
Oceania Cruises has a new ship and an amazing series of new journeys. Peter Lynch and Rose Kelly talk to the line's James Sitters about what's on offer and some special deals just for you.
