A growing number of river cruise lines are offering itineraries on India’s Ganges and Brahmaputra rivers, including APT, Assam Bengal Navigation, Travelmarvel, Pandaw and Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection. Cruisers can also explore the serene Kerala backwaters by houseboat. The mighty Brahmaputra River originates from the Himalayas and is bordered by tea plantations and national … Read more
The United Kingdom (UK) is one of the most visited parts of the world. The UK is made up of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. There are lots of different places to visit, from London, the capital of the UK, which is a hotspot for fine food, great shopping and a bustling night life, … Read more
Since World War II, Germany has transformed itself into one of the world’s great holiday destinations, especially for cruisers. There are lots of ocean cruise destinations and beautiful river ports. One of the ocean-port highlights is Hamburg, Germany’s second largest city. It was one of the major medieval cities in Europe and now the city … Read more
Rich in culture and heritage, France is one of the most visited countries in the world. As well as a long list of ocean lines, including Seabourn, Cunard, P&O Cruises, MSC Cruises and Costa Cruises, that call at ports along the coast, France is popular for river cruising. River cruise lines such as Viking, APT, … Read more
Antarctica has long been considered the last frontier of exploration and, when it comes to cruising, represents the ultimate adventure at sea. While an Antarctic cruise remains an exclusive experience – only about 40 ships visit and just 40,000 cruise passengers set eyes on the great white continent each year, some just from passing ships … Read more
LUANG PRABANG Who goes there: Avalon Waterways, APT, Azamara Club Cruises, Mekong River Cruises, Pandaw, Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection. Cruisers like: Formerly the royal capital of Laos, the old town centre is now a World Heritage Site. The splendid Royal Palace Museum (Haw Kham) and the Wat Xieng Thong are among the best-known … Read more
DA NANG Who goes there: Crystal Cruises, Holland America Line, Ponant, Princess Cruises, Seabourn, Silversea, Windstar Cruises. Cruisers like: During the American-Vietnam War, Da Nang had a major US air force base. Many US and Allied troops enjoyed R&R here, and you can visit the famous China Beach. The Museum of Cham has the … Read more
BUSAN Who goes there: Celebrity Cruises, Crystal Cruises, Cunard, Hapag-Lloyd Cruises, P&O Cruises, Phoenix Reisen, Princess Cruises, Royal Caribbean, Seabourn, Silversea. Cruisers like: Busan is South Korea’s second-largest city and the country’s largest seaport. Beomeo-sa Temple is one of Korea’s five great temples and this complex is located up in the mountains. One of … Read more
Singapore is fast becoming the cruising hub of Asia. And Australians are discovering how the island state provides them with a very special bonus: the best pre- and post-cruise holiday in the region.
She's the most specious ship yet from luxury line Oceania Cruises. James Sitters tells Rose Kelly and Peter Lynch what's on board the new class of ship, including restaurants, spas and suites.
