Scenic Eclipse helicopter

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 ...

Scenic eclipse delay

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 ...

The ultimate river cruise buyers’ guide

More than a holiday: Best incentives for river cruisers

River Cruise Passenger has combed the world to create the best possible incentive comparison chart to help you find the perfect cruise.

Scenic Eclipse

Why the iconic Scenic Eclipse won’t sail this year

Scenic, the Australian river cruise line, is delaying its move into expedition ocean cruising until 2019 after running into construction problems. Owner Glen Moroney ...

Why choose Portugal’s Douro and who sails it

Why choose Portugal’s Douro and who sails it

A cruise along Portugal’s River of Gold, the Douro, is one of the most relaxing, scenic journeys you can take in Europe. Who sails it?

Exclusive roundup: earlybirds - what's on offer

Exclusive roundup: earlybirds – what’s on offer

There are some great deals for 2019, and many lines will have new or refurbished ships available.

Scenic's upgraded “space ships” to set sail in 2019

Scenic’s upgraded “space ships” to set sail in 2019

Luxury river line Scenic is undertaking a major project to upgrade eight river ships to sail the Rhine, Main and Danube rivers next year. ...

Scenic Royal Owner's Suite

Scenic sets the pace with free flights and refurbished ships

Luxury line Scenic is offering free flights to Europe next year for all new bookings on river cruises of at least 11 days which ...

Scenic announces second luxury expedition yacht

Scenic announces second luxury expedition yacht

Australian cruise brand Scenic tonight announced a second luxury expedition yacht – just days since the launch of the first. According to the company ...

Scenic Eclipse

Itineraries announced for the Scenic Eclipse…and boy are we excited!

Luxury line Scenic has announced itineraries for its new luxury discovery yacht, the Scenic Eclipse. The ship, which will have it’s own helicopter and ...

Why the Scenic Pearl is the perfect river cruise for novices

Why the Scenic Pearl is the perfect river cruise for novices

Cruise Passenger learns why the Rhine and Moselle rivers are ideal for novice cruisers on the Scenic Pearl.

At last - a way to insure your river cruise holiday against the weather

At last – a way to insure your river cruise holiday against the weather

Companies such as Scenic, Avalon, and Viking have teamed up with travel insurance companies to create specialist cruise insurance which will now be sold ...

Cruise Passenger's weekly travel roundup 1

Cruise Passenger’s weekly travel roundup 1

Princess Cruises announces longest world cruise To celebrate 10 years of world cruises from Australia, Princess Cruises announced today it will be hosting a ...

Luxury expedition cruising: the new breed of ships

Luxury expedition cruising: the new breed of ships

Ponant are the latest cruising company to announce the addition of their ‘new-breed’ expedition ships, with four brand new, next-gen yachts to join their ...

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 ...

When is a cruise not a cruise? Court to decide...

When is a cruise not a cruise? Court to decide…

The debate over the small print in cruise contracts will be decided by an Australian judge after hearing evidence in a landmark case this ...