When you’re planning that dream river cruise, it could all come down to the bottom line. But what does your river cruise fare actually include – and what will cost you extra? Read on for our handy guide to the meaning of ‘all-inclusive’ on a river cruise.
The allure of shoulder season cruising has taken Australians by storm, with river cruise lines rewarding demand with more departures than ever before almost year round.
Have you even wondered what it’s like to work for King Charles? Or wanted to see the war rooms in London where the D-Day landings of June 1944 were planned? You can on a river cruise.
Viking’s newest ship in Egypt, the 82-guest Viking Sobek will sail on The Nile later this year.
She will join the line’s fleet in Egypt and offer the popular 12-day Pharaohs & Pyramids itinerary in the fall of 2024. By then Viking will have six ships sailing the Nile.
What’s not to like? French champagne, Dior high fashion, a private screening of the movie Mrs Harris Goes to Paris and Uniworld’s luxurious river sailing on the Seine in France.
You’re a river cruising convert, and while you’re spoiled for choice with many destinations in Europe, you might want to consider a different river to sail on your next trip.
She's the most specious ship yet from luxury line Oceania Cruises. James Sitters tells Rose Kelly and Peter Lynch what's on board the new class of ship, including restaurants, spas and suites.