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Line by line: the bargains on offer as the season kicks off

Deals are flying off the shelves from river cruise lines across Europe, with up to 20% discount incentives for the upcoming season. River cruise numbers are holding up well, with forward bookings in much better […]

Revealed: how Europe’s best loved routes are being refreshed for 2021

In a bid to attract regular cruisers back to classic routes like Amsterdam to Basel, river lines are including new ports of call and offering shorter cruises in 2021. Lines like Viking and APT have […]

Viking set to revolutionise America’s rivers

Viking, the kings of European river cruising with more ships and dockside facilities than anyone else, is set to turn its sights on American rivers in a move which will revolutionise destinations. Viking’s owner Torstein […]

Half way through longest ever cruise, what the Aussies on board think

The Viking Sun arrived in Sydney this week at just over the halfway mark of its record breaking 245-day Ultimate World journey. Cruise Passenger caught up with Australian couple on board to find out about […]

Where coronavirus is affecting river cruise

River cruise companies in Europe are now reassessing their ships and itineraries, and some are banning boarding by passengers who have travelled through China, Hong Kong and Macau. In Asia, river cruise lines have already […]

The best of the best: Cruise deals for every budget

Here it is! The list of all the best cruise deals currently on offer across all the major lines – from the luxe to the large, the boutique and the fabulous-for-families. We’ve uncovered the best […]

Cruises cancelled until June on the Yangtze due to coronavirus

Passengers in a Facebook group have shared emails from Viking, saying the cruise line has cancelled river sailings on the Yangtze through till June. According to social media facebook group Viking River and Ocean Cruising […]

Cruises cancelled as coronavirus fears spread

River cruise lines have made their first cancellations due to the coronavirus as it continues to spread across the world. Despite the season typically commencing from March, many lines with vessels operating in China have […]

Who’s sailing the Nile in 2020

The banks of the Nile are now filled with river ships. Egypt’s temples and historic sites are busy and there’s a buzz on the Nile again. The new confidence on the Nile will see Avalon […]

Where to cruise in 2020 – by one of Australia’s top travel agents

Norway, the Northern Lights, the Nile and the South of France will be the hot destinations for 2020, one of Flight Centre’s top selling cruise consultants, Anna Shannon has predicted. “Experienced Australian cruisers who have […]

2020: the year of the younger river cruiser

Next year is set to see a major change in passengers cruising inland waterways.  The demographic of people choosing to cruise is at last getting younger. With 2020 set to be more immersive and authentic, […]

A Viking foodie tour of France

A foodie tour onboard the Viking Delling is an exploration into the wonderful of the France but also learning to be our own masterchefs.