
Review: Uniworld’s Super Ship, SS Elisabeth
Does the latest ship from luxury line Uniworld River Cruises deliver? Colin Nicholson shares his verdict on a river cruise from Amsterdam to Basel aboard SS Elisabeth.

Happy New Year to our readers: Here’s what’s making me excited about cruising in 2026
The past 12 months have seen incredible growth in holidays on the water. Now ... Read more
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River spotlight: Who’s who on the Mekong, beloved by Australians and our closest river destination
The closest river cruise destination to Australia โ and the only one thatโs accessible via a direct flight โ the popularity of the Mekong River is at an all-time high.

The 2027 river cruise boom: who is growing their fleets and where are they sailing?
River cruise is booming. In recent months, most of the major lines have announced new ships for the 2027 season, boosting capacity with as many as eight additional vessels.

At last, a line gives solo river cruisers their own ship โ Here’s what others doing
Solo travellers are one of the fastest growing demographics in cruise. Riviera Travel has announced the worldโs first river cruise ship dedicated exclusively to solo travellers.

As Viking launches a fifth ship on the Douro River, we look at whoโs who in Europeโs 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.

French river cruising is enjoying a huge rennaisance โ here’s why one river is Seine-sational
Dotted along the Seine are exciting hubs of French culture, history and cuisine. These river cruise lines have created diverse itineraries to best experience this magnifique region.

Uniworld unveils plans for three new Super Ships to join their fleet in 2027
The new Super Ships will be inspired by influential figures found in their sailing regions.


