U Bein Bridge, Myanmar

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

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. ...

Seine River

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 ...

Avalon Waterways launches its new Asia bound ship

Avalon Waterways launches its new Asia bound ship

Avalon Waterways, last week launched its Asia bound ship, the Avalon Saigon. The ship, which will be sailing the Mekong River, features signature Panorama ...

Active travellers going for a jog on the river bank

Top River Cruises for active travellers

As younger, fitter and independent-minded travellers discover the joys of river cruising, cruise lines are responding by laying on a raft of more active ...

The best lines for 2018 solo cruise deals

The best lines for 2018 solo cruise deals

It’s long been a bone of contention among solo river cruisers – supplements charged by lines looking to recoup the fares they would have ...

Avalon Waterways introduces FlexDining program

Avalon Waterways introduces FlexDining program

Avalon Waterways is introducing more flexible dining times aboard its European river cruises from 2019, giving passengers the option to eat whenever they want. ...

Avalon Waterways reveals new programs and ships for 2019

Avalon Waterways reveals new programs and ships for 2019

River cruise company Avalon Waterways will be putting an Avalon Adventure Host onboard its European 2019 sailings to help guests who are looking for ...

River cruise

Something for everyone on an Avalon Waterways cruise

How do you make river cruising appeal to everyone? Give them what they want and freedom of choice, says Avalon's Chris Fundell.

Fall in love with Avalon Waterways’ approach to river cruising

Fall in love with Avalon Waterways’ approach to river cruising

There’s something truly romantic about river cruising. It’s a luxury that provides a real delight in seeing the world glide by, a happiness and ...

Experience the new way to river cruise with Avalon Waterways: Active Discovery

Experience the new way to river cruise with Avalon Waterways: Active Discovery

For years Avalon Waterways has catered to its guests who wanted relaxed luxury, a window into the destinations they sailed through and a taste ...

Europe’s Infamous Rivers: How to Pick the Best

Europe’s Infamous Rivers: How to Pick the Best

River cruising has fast become a popular way to experience some of Europe’s most treasured cities, offering travellers the chance to unpack just once. ...

Six Aussies robbed on the Amazon Discovery

Six Aussies robbed on the Amazon Discovery

Six Australians have been robbed by bandits in a horrific attack on a tourist cruise boat in the Amazon. A number of tourists from ...

River cruise lines sailing on despite flooding in France

River cruise lines sailing on despite flooding in France

River cruise lines are charging ahead despite the flooding of the Seine River in France. Only a small number of itineraries and ships have ...

River Cruise

The truth behind those river cruise cancellation stories

It was the cruise complaint that made front page news around the world – an Australian couple launched a class action against Scenic after ...

Eurpean Castles

10 must-visit European castles

From Dracula to Downton Abbey, the castles of Europe have inspired many fictional tales, and they have plenty of their own fascinating stories to tell, too. ...