River cruise

The flamboyant Queen Isabel is the perfect Portugal river cruise ship

In a raft of river-cruise brands, Uniworld stands out for its flamboyance, exemplified on the Queen Isabel sailing in Portugal.

The ultimate cruise on the Sanctuary Yangzi Explorer

Cruising on the Sanctuary Yangzi Explorer through China’s famous Three Gorges is a mesmerising experience.

A unique way to see Italy’s Po is onboard Uniworld’s River Countess

A Uniworld cruise on Italy’s Po from Venice delivers you front and centre to Italy’s myriad cultural delights.

Take a journey with Luke Nguyen on a taste of Vietnam

River cruising is all about immersion and what better way to experience a destination than with Luke Nguyen in Vietnam?

How the Crystal Mozart sets the bar high for luxury river cruising

Crystal Cruises’ Crystal Mozart sets the bar high for the luxury line. Cruise Passenger reports on a symphony for the senses.

Two die as Viking wheelhouse collides with bridge

In an incredibly tragic incident, a Viking river cruise ship has struck a bridge in southern Germany, killing two crew members. It appears the retractable wheelhouse, a common feature of European river ships, was not […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.

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 […]