Christmas Markets Cruise

Sleighing them: Why Christmas cruises are becoming the fastest selling itinerary on Europe’s rivers this year

Lines like Tauck and APT offer Christmas Day and New Year's Eve sailings and others like Abercrombie & Kent have a special exotic holiday voyage.

Bernadette Chua
Avalon Waterways Bordeaux

Boom town: River cruise lines launch new itineraries and ships

With new itineraries, new ships, and new destinations, river cruise is booming around the world.

Peter Lynch
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
River cruising with AmaWaterways in the shoulder season

Australia’s huge increase in shoulder season bookings makes cold cruising hot – here’s what the river lines are doing

River lines are now adding more capacity for cooler months like March, April, October and November to deal with the demand.

Bernadette Chua
Rock band Sister Hazel and author and actor Graham McTavish will host the two voyages.

Avalon Waterways launches Storyteller Series for 2026 with rock band Sister Hazel

Rock band Sister Hazel and author and actor Graham McTavish will host the two voyages.

Bernadette Chua
The Avalon Artistry II in Europe

Avalon Waterways targets younger cruisers with new After Dark program, including DJs and dancing

The average age of the Avalon cruiser is between five to 10 years younger than its competitors with new programs.

Bernadette Chua
Amsterdam after Dark

Avalon Waterways announces new after dark program for European cruises

The cruise line will be hosting after-dark shore excursions in towns and cities like Avignon, Budapest, Vienna, and much more.

Bernadette Chua
Avalon Artistry II in Libourne

Vive La France! Avalon Waterways sees 33% increase in demand for French itineraries in 2025

The Bonjour Bordeaux: Chateaux, Wineries & Charming Villages is now one of the top six popular river cruises for Australia.

Bernadette Chua
A Panorama Suite on Avalon Waterways' fleet-wide refresh

Avalon Waterways’ fleet-wide refresh includes changes to their award-winning Suite Ships

As the river cruising community continues to thrive, Avalon Waterways are among the many river cruise lines looking to elevate their ship's experience.

Isabelle James
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