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.

Lucy Jones
A couple hiking along the Danube River

How themed cruises are attracting return river cruisers

While food and wine voyages still dominate, there are other themed cruises like wellness and golf itineraries.

Bernadette Chua

Revealed: Inside the new Australian-designed APT river ships that have all of Europe talking

The APT Solara is the first of a revolutionary park, with a restaurant on hydrolics and beautiful interiors.

Jane Archer
Robert McGeary and Lou Tandy, APT

APT christens its newest ship the APT Solara

The new APT Solara has been christened in Rotterdam by Godmother and co-owner Lou Tandy.

Bernadette Chua
The new APT MS Estrela on the Douro River

APT christens its Douro River ship, the MS Estrela and announces plans for a second Portugal ship

The ship features 60 staterooms and suites and has a pool on its top deck.

Bernadette Chua
a stunning town in Tuscany

Staying on after your European holiday? Here are some of the best river cruise extensions on offer

We've compiled a list of the best pre- and post- extensions to make the most of your European river cruise holiday.

Isabelle James
APT restaurant

APT revolutionary new ships will feature six unique food offerings: here’s a sneak peek

APT is readying its revolutionary new ships for launch in Europe later this month. And one of the most important elements it is focusing on is the food.

Peter Lynch
The new Emerald Lumi

The river revolution: The big trends for the next 12 months

There are some big changes in river cruising as the average age of passengers falls and the focus turns to new destinations and experiences.

Bernadette Chua
A Whirling Dervish dancer on a Uniworld cruise in Egypt

Out with the piano man: APT trials new moves as river entertainment reaches for the stars

APT has revealed its new ships will shine with new ventures. Here's how the lines are elevating their performance offerings.

Peter Lynch
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