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Boutique river company Pandaw has deployed an additional ship, the RV Kha Byoo Pandaw to cruise the remote Upper Irrawaddy region. With only 10 cabins, the 10-night expedition cruise will sail from Pagan to Mandalay past the old capitals of Royal Mandalay into the dramatic scenery of the Upper Irrawaddy. The educational cruises are suitable … Read more
Shorter itineraries are becoming more common on European rivers as cruise lines respond to customer demand for shorter holidays. Lines like Avalon Waterways, A-Rosa Cruises and CroisiEurope are all offering short sailings in their 2019 and 2020 season. “We have built these shorter itineraries due to our customer feedback. In Australia for example, consumers tend … Read more
The demand for solo travelling is not slowing down and cruise lines are waiving single supplements and making space to welcome solo travellers on board. To get the best deal as a solo traveller, you can look out for special offers, or sail with lines like Riviera Travel River Cruises and Tauck River Cruises that … Read more
Luxury line Crystal River Cruises announced that its first ship, the Crystal Mozart will be departing the fleet. The largest of the fleet, will be transferred Genting Cruise Lines at the start of the 2020 cruise season. The plan for the Crystal Mozart is that it be used as part of another venture for its sister company, … Read more
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 River is full of logs from upstream,” Cruise Passenger European correspondent and travel editor Sue Bryant reported for River Cruise … Read more
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 of the River Countess into a super ship named SS La Venezia to cruise Northern Italy. Uniworld’s extensive expansion comes … Read more
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 lodge in Botswana, a three-night cruise on Lake Kariba aboard the 16-passenger, boutique ship, African Dream and a private plane … Read more
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 decisions on a subject that has cruise lines themselves in different corners. Some diligently issue weather updates on their website. … Read more
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 selected itineraries – provided bookings are made before 30 May. How about an 8-day cruise on Avalon Saigon from Phnom … Read more
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.
