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A bill of rights for river cruise passengers?

It’s been a rough summer for river cruise operators in Europe, with the hot weather making itineraries a challenge. Cruise lines have reacted with mixed responses. Most have been upfront. APT and Avalon have made […]

Save 10 per cent on a European Waterways holiday

European Waterways is offering 10 per cent off 2019 cabins and charters on select hotel barge cruises that take guests through the deep countryside of Europe. Navigating the picturesque canals, the vessels meander through the […]

Le Boat acquires Scottish-based West Highland Sailing

The boutique private boating company, Le Boat has recently acquired Scottish-based West Highland Sailing just last week. After its owners Ray and Mary Norris retired, Le Boat has acquired 10 of Highland Sailing’s 13 bespoke […]

Aqua Expeditions expands its fleet

Luxury river cruise line Aqua Expeditions announced it would be expanding its fleet and building another three ships over the next two years as part of a major expansion plan. The line which has a […]

American Queen expands to the Great Lakes

The iconic steamboat company, the American Queen will be branching out into the United States’ Great Lakes region. The company announced it would be purchasing Victory Cruise Line, a company which has two ships – […]

How cruise lines are overcoming Europe’s big dry

With unusually dry rivers still plaguing popular European itineraries, cruise companies have come up with innovative ways to give guests an equally memorable holiday. AmaWaterways, operated by APT and Crystal Cruises have re-routed their Amsterdam-Basel […]

Uniworld announces plans to build four new ships to sail Nile, Douro, Mekong and Volga

Luxury river cruise brand, Uniworld, has announced that they will be introducing four new ships to replace existing vessels sailing the Nile, Douro, Mekong and Volga Rivers. The new ships will launch over the next […]

Riviera Travel launches a new fly, cruise and tour package

Riviera Travel has launched a new fly, cruise and tour package in Portugal, one of the best new European destinations. The 17-night Perfect Portgual package is aimed at first timers to Portugal and combines an […]

How river cruises are offering more personalised service

There is a growing demand among well-travelled Australian river cruisers for more bucket-list, personalised private excursions. Rather than sign up for traditional, microphone-in-the-ear group coach excursions, they prefer to go on exclusive and more customised […]

Scenic joins lines warning of Europe’s low waters

Scenic has become the latest line to issue warnings about the problems facing its ships as Europe’s heatwave and declining water levels continues. APT had already issued warnings,  and been forced to cancel some cruises, […]

Teeming sails a Scenic ship – and offers cruises at less than half price

Teeming River Cruises, the one-year-old line that promises to bring luxury European river cruises to Australians for half the prices of five-star brands, has added an ex Scenic ship to its fleet. Run by husband […]

Small is beautiful on the Mekong

Avalon Saigon, which set sail earlier this month, is the newest ship on the Mekong. Like its European fleetmates, Avalon Saigon is a Suite Ship but at 60 metres long rather than 135 metres, it’s […]