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 – and the only one that’s accessible via a direct flight – 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 world’s first river cruise ship dedicated exclusively to solo travellers.

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 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.

AmaWaterways Zambezi Queen

Safari on the water: See Africa’s Big Five on a unique Amawaterways river cruise into the wild

The 28-passenger, all-suite Zambezi Queen glides down the Chobe River while surrounded by banks ... Read more

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 – ... Read more

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