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Scenic concedes the Eclipse won’t sail until August and offers refunds

Luxury cruise line Scenic, which has been battling to build its first discovery yacht at a strike-hit yard in Croatia, has been forced to concede another delay. The much-anticipated launch of the high-tech Scenic Eclipse, […]

Scenic Eclipse builder finds new partner as launch date approaches

The troubled construction of the Scenic Eclipse, Australia’s first ultra-luxe expedition yacht, appeared yesterday to be in the hands of another Croatian shipyard. The financially-challenged Uljanik, where the $250 million yacht is nearing completion with […]

The best river itineraries for your Asian cruise

Australians are sailing the rivers of Asia in ever increasing numbers, lured by more ships and better itineraries.

Save thousands and fly free as river lines’s biggest sale season starts

Haven’t got your 2019 vacation sorted out? Fret not because river cruise lines are offering deals for 2019 sailings to European and Asian rivers. And to save you wearing out your fingers flipping through the […]

River cruising’s big 2019 – who is doing what

It’s going to be a big year for river cruising, with lines adding more ships as well as itineraries, after a massive surge in demand. River cruise lines are tempting passengers with multiple new river […]

The best river cruises for foodies in 2019

Foodies are in for a smorgasbord of gourmet experiences in river cruises – from hands-on cooking classes to onboard banquets.

Strikers force Scenic to postpone Eclipse launch another three months

The revolutionary Scenic Eclipse, the discovery yacht currently under construction in a strike-hit yard in Croatia, has again been delayed – this time until after April 13, 2019. Scenic was expected to put out a […]

Judges decide passengers’ rights on cruises hit by bad weather

Scenic, one of Australia’s best known European river cruise operators, last night claimed partial victory in its court fight with a thousand passengers who said their holidays were ruined by floods five years ago. In […]

6 big things happening in 2019 for river cruise

There are big things happening in the river cruise sector with more ship launches, refurbs and new itineraries.

Great offers for solo sailors as supplements are slashed

River cruising is particularly well suited to solo travellers: ships are small, so it’s easy to mix and mingle; the atmosphere is relaxed and you’re bound to meet other like-minded passengers, whether they’re also travelling […]

Silversea questions expedition “gimmicks” like helicopters and submarines

One of the most senior expedition managers in the cruise industry has questioned the growing trend towards “gimmicks” like helicopters and submarines, claiming they could be a danger to fragile environments. He also revealed that […]

Couple’s $100,000 holiday ruined by Scenic Eclipse delay

When Mark and Vicki Serisier first saw pictures and brochures of the new Scenic Eclipse two years ago, they were bowled over. “It looked like the trip of a lifetime. Normally, cruises are not something […]