Tourists visit Claude Monet's home and gardens in the town of Giverny in France.

When is the best time to take a river cruise?

The window of opportunity to experience river cruises has become a lot wider from the popular Amsterdam-to-Budapest to sailing the Nile.

Teresa Ooi
Avalon Alegria christened in Portugal

Avalon Alegria christened in Portugal

It wasn’t just all about the wine on the Douro last week – Avalon Waterways christened their newest ship, the Avalon Alegria.

Bernadette Chua
Avalon Alegria on the Douro

The joy of the Douro: Onboard Avalon Alegria in Portugal

Not even the rain could dampen the celebrations around Avalon Alegria's launch - the line's newest ship in Portugal.

Bernadette Chua
AmaWaterways bicycle

How river cruise lines are offering wellness on the waterways

Wellness on river ships used to be a token gym, but lines are now better equipped, adding onshore hiking, running and kayaking trips.

Sally Macmillan
voyages for history lovers

Voyages for history lovers

Next year marks the 80th anniversary of D-Day, and river cruise lines are commemorating ... Read more

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Tallis Boerne Marcus
river cruising trends

Travel trends 2022 – the year of the mindful river cruiser

River cruise lines believe the post-pandemic travel scene will favour their contention that small ... Read more

Bernadette Chua
Food

New food experiences on Europe river cruises: Chefs on board, cooking schools

European river cruise lines have started offering special itineraries that highlight diverse and unique gastronomies.

Bernadette Chua
Safety on Avalon Waterways

Avalon Waterways alters health protocols to include guest vaccinations

River cruise line Avalon Waterways revealed the line will require its guests to have ... Read more

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Bernadette Chua
What's new in Europe

What’s new in Europe: Best River Cruises 2022

As European rivers open up to Australians, cruise companies are expecting a surge in demand and are planning their best river cruises ever.

Bernadette Chua
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