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An exterior view of AmaMagna sailing through a gorge. It is twice the width of almost every other river ship in Europe.

Is AmaMagna twice as nice?

AmaMagna is twice the width of almost every other river ship in Europe with its large cabins, four restaurants but just 196 passengers.

WORDS BY Jane Archer . Mar 21 2024

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What to do if your river cruise is affected by low water levels

If you’ve booked a European river cruise that’s affected by changing water levels, here's how to find out how your cruise might be affected.

WORDS BY Sally Macmillan . Jan 24 2024

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Best European river cruises for 2024

European river cruises continue to rank among the most popular cruise options for travellers and cruise enthusiasts.

WORDS BY Nuelan Magbanua . Dec 14 2023

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Who’s to blame for the deaths on the Danube?

On May 29, Viking River Cruises’ Viking Sigyn collided with a local sightseeing boat during a stormy night time cruise along the most crowded stretch of the Danube. While seven people were rescued, 28 people, […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Jul 10 2019

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The lessons of the Danube for the future of river cruising

It’s a blessing and a curse – the world is increasingly becoming smaller with tourists vying to see the jewels of the globe. The Danube is one of the most popular destinations for river cruises […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Jun 4 2019

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Six exclusive Danube experiences no river cruiser should miss

The Danube River is one of the best ways to see old Europe with 10 countries on one waterway, and every one unique.

WORDS BY Vanessa Wu . Mar 6 2019

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The 9 best river cruises in the world

River cruise companies have gone above and beyond in their range of ships and global itineraries.

WORDS BY Vanessa Wu . Oct 8 2018

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Ships swapped as Europe’s water levels fall – but cruises safe for now

In 2013, water levels on the European rivers were at an all-time high, forcing many lines to cancel itineraries as ships were unable to pass under bridges. Lines like APT and Avalon warned their passengers, […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Sep 4 2018

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APT to launch the largest river cruise ship on the Danube

APT and US partner AmaWaterways will launch its new river ship the AmaMagna in May next year which will be biggest vessel to cruise the Danube. At 22 meters, the AmaMagna will be twice as […]

WORDS BY Teresa Ooi . May 29 2018

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Crystal River Cruises launches brochure for its fleet of five new ships

Crystal River Cruises has revealed its 2018/19 offerings with the brochure showcasing every part of the Crystal River Experience. The ultra-luxury line is offering 35 itineraries along the Danube, Rhine, Maine and Moselle Rivers on […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Apr 3 2018

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Calling All Euro Explorers: European River Cruising Guide

The interest in river cruising is growing exponentially as more travellers embrace traversing the waterways.

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Mar 20 2018

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