River spotlight: Who’s who on the Mekong, beloved by Australians and our closest river destination
The closest river cruise destination to Australia – and the only one that’s accessible via a direct flight – the popularity of the Mekong River is at an all-time high.
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.
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 world’s first river cruise ship dedicated exclusively to solo travellers.
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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.
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.
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.
As Viking launches a fifth ship on the Douro River, we look at who’s who in Europe’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.
