AmaWaterways on danube

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.

Mekong River

River spotlight: Who’s who on the Mekong, beloved by Australians and our closest river destination

The closest river cruise destination to Australia โ€“ and the only one thatโ€™s accessible via a direct flight โ€“ the popularity of the Mekong River is at an all-time high.

MS Andorinha Tauck

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.

Best ships for solo travellers

At last, a line gives solo river cruisers their own ship. Here’s what others doing

Solo travellers are one of the fastest growing demographics in cruise. Riviera Travel has announced the worldโ€™s first river cruise ship dedicated exclusively to solo travellers.

Budapest Castle District

WIN an amazing luxury European cruise for two worth $16,000

Choose your own adventure! Enter in our river competition to win the cruise prize of a lifetime.

Competitions

AmaWaterways and McLachlan Battlefield Tours D-Day anniversary cruise from Paris to Normandy

AmaWaterways goes for history with battlefield cruises in Europe and Southeast Asia

AmaWaterways has partnered with Mat McLachlan Battlefield Tours for four history themed itineraries that explore the great conflicts of the 20th century.

Celebrity River Cruises new premium river cruise ship Celebrity Compass

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.

Multigenerational river cruising for families

Is river cruising made for multigenerational travel? These lines say yes

Multigenerational river cruises are on the rise, offering many of the same benefits that make ocean cruising so easy for families.

The city of Porto on the Douro River, Portugal

As Viking launches a fifth ship on the Douro River, we look at whoโ€™s who in Europeโ€™s newest hot spot

River cruising in Portugal is booming. Viking has just announced the delivery of its newest custom-built ship on the Douro, Viking Gyda, bringing their Portuguese fleet to five.

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