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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.
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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.
Over the years, river cruising has been increasingly popular among Australians who desire to explore the storied waterways of Europe.Â
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.
APT has revealed new interiors for its latest two European ships, which will be launched in 2025.
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.
Tauck will launch a new 14-day journey, Romantic Capitals, Paris to Prague which includes a pre-cruise stay and a nine-day river cruise from Regensburg to Trier.Â
Innovations, experiences and new ships make 2024 an exciting season for river cruising