Why river cruising is the smartest and cheapest way to see Europe: We do the maths
The joy of a river cruise ship is that it docks close to the heart of the city which means you simply step out of the ship and start exploring.
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River cruise calendar: when to go to Europe, the Mekong, South America and more.
Unlike ocean cruising, which runs all year round, river cruising is dictated by the seasons. These are the best times to cruise on the rivers of the world.
Readers’ Choice 2025: Win wine vouchers as the race for best river titles hots up
Readers’ Choice 2025 is open for your votes – and the race is hotting up for the best river cruise lines to be crowned in this year’s contest. Last year saw Best River Cruise Line a tussle between Avalon and Viking, with Avalon taking out the top spot. This year, APT has made a strong … Read more
The 2027 river cruise boom: who is growing their fleets and where are they sailing?
River cruise is booming. In recent months, most of the major lines have announced new ships for the 2027 season, boosting capacity with as many as eight additional vessels.
Dare to compare: our expert compares the new Celebrity River Cruises ships to their competitors
With Celebrity Cruises launching its first river ships in 2027, a new player has entered the highly competitive premium river cruise market.
AmaWaterways founder says river cruising is mainstream and Australians are leading the charge to her ships
Australian river cruisers are about to see a revolution in luxury river cruising – and AmaWaterways is leading the charge. Speaking exclusively to Cruise Passenger during her visit to Australia for Cruise360, AmaWaterways co-founder and Global Brand Ambassador Kristin Karst revealed the line is planning more ships, destinations and unique experiences. But she hardly needs … Read more
Celebrity River Cruises to open priority bookings on September 3 for its first sailings in Europe in 2027
Celebrity River Cruises will open bookings for its first sailings on the Rhine and Danube rivers in 2027 on September 3 with a fully refundable $800 deposit.
A&K Sanctury to launch a new luxury Egypt riverboat, the Nile Seray
A&K Sanctuary has revealed the launch of a new riverboat set to launch in 2026. The Nile Seray, the fifth vessel from the luxury brand.
Don’t fancy the heat and the crowds? Europe’s rivers go “cozy” for winter cruising
River cruising operators across Europe are pushing into the shoulder and winter months.