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Scenic appeals court bid to hand over documents on 2018 drought-affected cruises

Iconic Australian river cruise line Scenic, which lost an appeal in the NSW Court of appeal recently over compensation for 1,000 passengers affected by flooded rivers in Europe in 2013, is now facing further action […]

Avalon names game show hostess as godmother of new ship

Game show hostess Meredith Vieira has been named godmother of Avalon Waterways’ new ship Avalon View scheduled to sail the Danube River in 2020. She will christen the 166-passenger Avalon View in Ybbs, Austria on […]

Will this be the biggest pool on Europe’s rivers?

Tauck’s new river ships MS Andorinha will have a pop-up restaurant on the sun deck that rises from the stern of ship on hydraulic lifts to become an informal eatery serving steak and regional fare. […]

Inside the 5 most luxurious suites onboard river ships

It’s the battle for big balconies, the scuffle for space and the tussle for top toiletries. Expansive suites with sitting rooms and bars, butler service, massive bathrooms and sprawling bedrooms are normally associated with ocean-faring […]

Gluten free, golfing and the crucifixion of Christ – choose your river cruise theme

River cruising is a wonderful way to meet like-minded folks and forge lifelong friendships. So now that special interest cruises are booming on waterways across the globe, you’re sure to find yourself amongst your tribe […]

Pandaw releases mini cruises on the Mekong

Asian river cruise line Pandaw introduces three or four-night short cruises on the Mekong delta region. The RV Indochina Pandaw will be returning from Myanmar to sail the new standalone short cruises between Phnom Penh […]

American Cruise Lines’ third modern vessel floats out

American Cruise Lines’ third modern vessel American Jazz floated out for the first time last month, five weeks ahead of schedule. The ship was launched at Chesapeake Shipbuilding in Salisbury, Maryland, on Sunday, October 13 […]

AmaWaterways unveils 2021 itineraries

AmaWaterways with APT unveils their 2021 itineraries featuring new ship AmaLucia, four new itineraries as well as pre and post cruise land programmes in Europe. The line will welcome 156-passenger AmaLucia in March 2021 which […]

What’s new on Asian rivers – and how to book a bargain

For the uninitiated, cruising in Asia is all about discovering the people and the culture while enjoying the rustic scenery. The region continues to draw travellers in with its unique experiences. The number of Australians […]

Best river cruise lines revealed in Cruise Passenger Readers’ Choice awards

The record-breaking vote in this year’s Cruise Passenger Readers’ Choice Awards has produced a strong result for river cruise, with APT and Avalon Waterways sharing top honours. A total of 11,451 readers voted an astonishing […]

Is this the Mekong’s most luxurious ship ever?

The Mekong River, spanning stunning Cambodia and Vietnam has never looked more enticing, thanks to APT’s newest luxury river ship the AmaMekong. The RV AmaMekong launches with four exciting new itineraries – offering luxury experiences […]

Viking adds six more combination cruises to its 2021 departure

Viking has launched six new 2021 departures of its popular river/ocean combination cruises. This gives Viking fans the chance to sail on their Longships on European rivers, before embarking on an ocean cruise to Scandinavia. The two available […]