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Rains raise water levels on the Danube – check our charts

Europe’s water levels on the Danube are high – especially east of Budapest, according to reports from the area. But parts of France are awaiting the rains. “There has been phenomenal rain and the Danube […]

Uniworld expands fleet and targets kids

Boutique river cruise company Uniworld has unveiled plans to launch four luxurious new ships to cruise the rivers of Vietnam, Egypt, Portugal and Italy by 2020. The ships will include a major renovation and transformation […]

Out of Africa – Teeming River Cruises offers safaris

Teeming River Cruises is spreading its wings, offering cruises and safaris to South Africa in February next year. The “once-in-a-lifetime” trip combines a safari adventure at Chobe National Park, a three-night stay in CroisiEurope’s luxurious […]

Resolution in sight for Europe’s yo-yo water levels

A High Court case will next week be asked to finally resolve whether river cruise lines are obliged to warn their passengers about adverse weather conditions that may impact their holidays. There have been conflicting […]

Up to 63% off off Stunning Asian cruises – but only until the end of May

There has never been a better time to cruise the Southeast Asian waterways, with their amazing food, friendly people and stunning cultural icons. Avalon Waterways is offering savings of up to 63 per cent on […]

How to beat overtourism and still see world heritage sites

Worried about crowded waterways and long lines of sightseers outside historic locations? There is a picturesque and relaxing way to beat overtourism blues: take to the canals of France. There are over 90 canals and […]

From vino lovers, to the golfers, more cruise lines are offering special interest cruises

Specialty themed cruises are on the rise, with a number of lines, like Avalon Waterways revealing a huge number of special interest cruises for 2020. Whether you love a craft beer, a gastronomic tour of […]

This the best month to buy a river cruise – save almost $7,000

May is proving to be the best month to book your European river cruise, with almost every line offering remarkably big savings.

Increased demand in Egypt sees another Viking River Cruises ship

Viking River Cruises is adding a second ship into Egypt, one of the most highly sought after river destinations in the world. The cruise line said that the new Nile River ship, the Viking Osiris […]

Are there too many river ships for Europe’s rivers?

It’s a question as old as river cruising itself: are there too many ships sailing European waterways? It has again become a talking point as lines unveil their latest gleaming tech-filled vessels for the start […]

The battle for the Mississippi River

Like the British colonisers before them, the Vikings have been threatening for years to enter the American river cruise market. And like the Americans before them, one local river cruise player has begun ramping up […]

Save up to $8,000 as 2019 produces Europe’s best ever cruise bargains

Europe’s 2019 river cruise season has kicked off this month with lots of bullish talk, a series of new ships  – and some very special bargain fares. No-one knows whether it is a hangover from […]