River cruise

News

Uniworld stands by France after terror attacks

Uniworld, the boutique luxury river cruise line, today reaffirmed its faith in the French market, despite recent terrorist outrages that deterred some from visiting the country. Australia managing director Fiona Dalton pledged “unwavering support” at […]

WORDS BY Peter Lynch . Aug 29 2016
News

Class action against Scenic starts today

Over 1,000 unhappy passengers took their class action against leading cruise company Scenic Tours to the NSW Supreme Court today in a case the industry will be watching closely for its ramifications. Changing river conditions […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Apr 26 2016
News

10 ways to score a river cruise cabin upgrade

There isn’t a traveller on the planet who hasn’t tried for an upgrade – and cruise ship staff are well aware there are a thousand scams out there to move passengers from that inside room […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Mar 15 2016
Destinations

A World of Waterways: Europe

While brochures are full of descriptions of cruises along the many rivers of Europe, the vast majority of these could be divided simply into those that traverse the Rhine-Danube corridor and the rest. Surprisingly, the […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Mar 11 2016
Destinations

Amazon rainforest cruising with Aqua Expeditions

An Amazon River expedition cruise is a perfect complement to your South American adventure. Encounters with deadly reptiles and hungry piranhas are par for the course in this wild waterway.

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Mar 11 2016
Destinations

Rivers: India

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 […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Mar 8 2016
Destinations

Rivers: France

For cruisers who want to explore the inlands of France, going by river is a fantastic way to experience the country’s best food and to visit some amazing historical sites. Cruise lines such as Evergreen, […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Mar 4 2016
News

Scenic reveals details of new Southeast Asia cruises

With just over three months to go until the launch of its first river ship in Southeast Asia, Scenic Spirit, Scenic has revealed new details about its inaugural season in the region. The 85-metre, 68-passenger Spirit […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Sep 23 2015
Accommodation

Tips for booking a river cruise cabin

River cruising is all about the views. But with the growing number of ships in European waterways, rafting becomes a problem. Rafting is when a number of ships visiting the same port are forced to […]

WORDS BY Peter Lynch . Apr 11 2014
Ships

5 great new features on Europe’s river ships

It’s often said that river cruising is one of the fastest growing cruising sectors. In fact, the sector is growing so fast it almost feels as though there’s a new river vessel launching every other […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Apr 4 2014