Secret rivers: Lines report huge demand for lesser-known itineraries in Europe, Asia and S. America
Three of Australia’s most popular river cruise lines have revealed the lesser known itineraries that are sparking big demand among their clients.

Viking is launching new Zeppelin scenic flights over the Rhine River.
Three of Australia’s most popular river cruise lines have revealed the lesser known itineraries that are sparking big demand among their clients.
Cruise the storied Venetian canals with Uniworld on a wonderful itinerary which is priced from $3289 per person.
APT Travel Group has bought a majority stake in Murray River Paddlesteamers.
Avalon Waterways will combine with Globus to create new river and land tours in 2027
APT Luxury Travel will mark 100 years, and to celebrate, they have released a 100 Day World Tour designed to be a once-in-a-lifetime trip encapsulating everything the brand has built from its origins as an Australian coach touring company.
One of the biggest luxury river cruise lines, AmaWaterways has unveiled special savings on select voyages across Europe and Colombia in 2026 and 2027.
This week, the River Cruise Collective partners have a broad range of river cruise deals and advantages on offer for Cruise Passenger readers.
More travellers than ever are setting sail on new vessels, with predictions that river cruising will grow 11 per cent a year.