Best ships for solo travellers

At last, a line gives solo river cruisers their own ship. Here’s what others doing

Solo travellers are one of the fastest growing demographics in cruise. Riviera Travel has announced the world’s first river cruise ship dedicated exclusively to solo travellers.

The city of Porto on the Douro River, Portugal

As Viking launches a fifth ship on the Douro River, we look at who’s who in Europe’s newest hot spot

River cruising in Portugal is booming. Viking has just announced the delivery of its newest custom-built ship on the Douro, Viking Gyda, bringing their Portuguese fleet to five.

Tauck Monte Carlo

Week-Long Journeys with Tauck

Every minute counts on a Tauck journey, which is why these smaller, shorter packages are perfect for both first-time Tauck travellers and seasoned guests with limited time. 

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Australians love for Asia grows as Travelmarvel to launch in Egypt next year

Australians, known for their intrepid sense of adventure and eagerness to explore new destinations have begun to look at new river routes.

The Yangtze River with Abercrombie & Kent

Save money and miss the crowds: our guide to the destinations that will welcome you as major rivers book out

Australians are flocking to river cruising, with a number of regions selling out for 2025 and even some itineraries in 2026. But our experts suggest alternatives, which have special offers on.

Tauck people bike riding

How cruisers are looking for more active and immersive shore excursions

Cruise lines are looking for more unique and immersive shore excursions as river cruisers are getting younger.

Avalon Waterways Kayaking Trip

River cruise lines say solo travellers are the fastest growing demographic

Solo travellers are one of the fastest-growing demographics booking river cruises, prompting lines to add more capacity for singles.

A couple on an Avalon Waterways ship

Come and meet the team behind the River Cruise Collective at an evening of food, wine and fun – and WIN a night at a top hotel

Cruise Passenger and the lines behind The River Cruise Collective are hosting an exclusive ... Read more

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A couple on an Avalon Waterways ship

Meet the team behind the River Cruise Collective at a relaxed evening of food, wine and fun – and WIN a night at a top hotel

Cruise Passenger and the lines behind The River Cruise Collective are hosting an exclusive evening of food, wine ... Read more

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