We bring you the latest news on all the latest happenings in the world of river cruising. River Cruise Passenger provides Australian travellers with up-to-date news articles on new cruise ships, exciting destinations, shore excursions, and more.
Check our news section regularly to get the scoop on recently launched river cruise ships. Discover details and images of new vessels from lines like Viking, Avalon Waterways, APT and Scenic. Additionally, learn about innovative ship designs and amenities for an unparalleled on-water experience.
Moreover, get inspired for your next river cruise vacation by reading our destination spotlights. We cover trending and emerging river ports across the globe – from marquee European cities to lesser-known gems in Asia and South America. In addition, peruse sample itineraries to help plan your perfect cruise.
Gain insider tips by browsing our latest excursion features. Read about active walking tours, immersive cultural experiences, once-in-a-lifetime special excursions and more ways to experience ports. Also, see reviews of new shore tour offerings for cruise lines.
Furthermore, this site also reports on important industry news like new safety protocols, travel restrictions, deals and more to help you cruise with confidence.
Want to stay current on all aspects of river cruising? Bookmark our site for a frequently updated mix of news articles, ship profiles, destination guides and insider advice tailored for Australian travellers.
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Riviera Travel, the UK based river cruise company has revealed its 2019 program of European voyages. Some of the highlight itineraries include the popular Heart of Europe sailing which departs from Cologne and sails to Budapest as well as the 14-night cruise from Budapest to the Black Sea. With more itineraries and ships on offer, … Read more
River cruising is particularly well suited to solo travellers: ships are small, so it’s easy to mix and mingle; the atmosphere is relaxed and you’re bound to meet other like-minded passengers, whether they’re also travelling alone or part of couples or groups; and shore excursions are included in the fare. But – and it’s a … Read more
While the pitter patter of children and babies usually brings joy, often, it’s not so pleasant on the deck of your cruise ship while you’re sunning yourself with a cocktail. Viking River Cruises has announced a ban on guests below the age of 18 sailing on their vessels on bookings made from August 1, 2018. … Read more
Uniworld River Cruises will offer passengers a new range of unique and innovative food experiences including progressive dinners, farm-to-ship meals and alternative dining this year. The progressive dinners on board its Super Ships, will take guests to a different part of the ship for each course, starting with appetizers served in the galley and ending … Read more
Bring out the roses. Put the champagne on ice. River cruise lines are creating more romance-themed itineraries to a bid to expand their appeal to younger travellers about to tie the knot. U by Uniworld embarked on its romance marketing campaign earlier this year when it was featured on the popular reality show, The Bachelor … Read more
Pandaw is offering new combination cruise itineraries to allow passengers to thoroughly explore the rivers of Southeast Asia and India. A total of seven “combo cruise expeditions” ranging from 15 to 21 nights are now on offer which includes internal airfares and some hotels. Passengers can now discover Myanmar and cruise remote rivers such as … Read more
Next year’s early bird bookings are about to close – and Rivercruise Passenger has surveyed the lines to find out what’s hot. Teresa Ooi reports Australians’ all-time favourite European itinerary is still the one, according to three major operators. The Amsterdam to Budapest voyage remains our favourite trips and is booking well for 2019, according … Read more
It’s fast becoming a popular destination for Australian cruisers – India’s Brahmaputra and Ganges rivers are attracting a slew of holiday-makers looking for an immersive cultural experience. Pandaw last week announced it would be launching two new expedition itineraries next year, while Avalon Waterways also revealed it would be placing ships in India in 2019. … Read more
One of the most popular lines for solo river cruisers, Riviera Travel has doubled its offerings for its single travellers. The line announced that all cabins, on certain cruises, are for sole occupancy with no single supplement, so guests looking for a holiday on their own can save thousands. Riviera Travel’s International Sales Manager, Thomas … 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.
