River cruise

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, […]

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 […]

The Irrawaddy Explorer launches new itineraries

Outstanding boutique ships and itineraries combining land and river journeys make Southeast Asia a delight.

A cycling holiday on the new Scenic Jasper

Scenic delivers a world of wonder and plenty of smart technology, on the river and ashore. We're onboard the Scenic Jasper.

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 […]

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 […]

Top 10 river cruise destinations

As Australians take to the world’s waterways in ever-increasing numbers, we visit the key places to take a river cruise – some newly emerging, some perennially popular – close to home and across the globe. […]

Discover Ireland’s pastoral heartland on a boutique barge

It’s a wonderful thing to be able to combine two passions – in my case, history and fine food – on one journey.

Avalon Luminary River Cruise, Part 7: Maastricht & Floriade

We stepped straight off the decks of Avalon Luminary and into our walking tour of Maastricht.

Avalon Luminary River Cruise, Part 6: Antwerp & Brussels, Belgium

Our Avalon river ship docked almost in the heart of Antwerp, the second-largest city in Belgium and the second-argest seaport in Europe.

Avalon Luminary River Cruise, Part 5: Belgium

After our usual buffet breakfast we boarded our coaches for a short ride to the city centre of Ghent.

Avalon Luminary River Cruise, Part 4: Holding Back the Sea

Our trip to Delta Park at Veere, home of one of the engineering wonders of the world that I had seen on the popular TV show Megastructures, was inspiring.