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Are river cruises all-inclusive?

When you’re planning that dream river cruise, it could all come down to the bottom line. But what does your river cruise fare actually include – and what will cost you extra? Read on for our handy guide to the meaning of ‘all-inclusive’ on a river cruise.

WORDS BY Lucy Jones . Jun 3 2024

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Viking offers one of the best river cruise deals in Europe

Best river cruise deals for Europe, Asia offer up to 50% savings

Lines offer the best river cruise deals for Europe and Asia with 50% savings per person for Aussie travellers and cruise enthusiasts.

WORDS BY Nuelan Magbanua . Jun 3 2024

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River cruising goes year-round to beat crowds and save 15% on fares

The allure of shoulder season cruising has taken Australians by storm, with river cruise lines rewarding demand with more departures than ever before almost year round.

WORDS BY Peter Lynch . May 21 2024

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The themed river cruise that puts you in the court of King Charles

Have you even wondered what it’s like to work for King Charles? Or wanted to see the war rooms in London where the D-Day landings of June 1944 were planned? You can on a river cruise.

WORDS BY Jane Archer . May 20 2024

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New top river cruise destinations for 2024 – where will you sail?

You’re a river cruising convert, and while you’re spoiled for choice with many destinations in Europe, you might want to consider a different river to sail on your next trip.

WORDS BY Daisy Melwani . May 7 2024

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Vietnam named Asian river cruise destination 2021 – here are the top ways to see its rivers

Vietnam has surpassed four other nations to be named Asia’s top river cruise destination at this year’s World Cruise Awards, which is the most distinguished prize in the cruise industry. The organisers of the World […]

WORDS BY Peter Lynch . Dec 13 2021

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Best Deals on River Cruises for 2022

As the world copes with the effects of the pandemic, the river cruise industry is hoping to start sailing early in the New Year. Select river cruise companies resumed operations earlier this year, but with […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Dec 13 2021

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Major river cruise lines pause sailings around the world

Avalon Waterways, AmaWaterways with APT, Travelmarvel Crystal Cruises and Teeming River Cruises have joined the growing list of river cruise lines cancelling their sailings amid the Covid-19 outbreak. They join Scenic, Viking and Uniworld with […]

WORDS BY Rose Kelly . Mar 16 2020

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The ultimate list: All the current cancellation policies for the top river cruise lines

As river cruise lines update their cancellation policies in response to the coronavirus, we have compiled the most up-to-date list of what they are all doing. While most of the lines are adhering to the […]

WORDS BY Rose Kelly . Mar 12 2020

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All inclusive river cruising versus pay as you go – which offers the best value

Is it better value to sail with an all-inclusive cruise line, or use a lower priced line and simply purchase all the extras?

WORDS BY Rose Kelly . Mar 11 2020

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Is it safe to cruise rivers? Everything you need to know after the Australian government warnings

Booked on a river cruise and want to know if you should still travel? The latest government warnings against cruising overseas if you are elderly or have health issues is now putting river itineraries in […]

WORDS BY Rose Kelly . Mar 11 2020

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