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Cruise with confidence: How to choose your ideal river cruise

A friend recently asked me what the "best" river cruise would be for him to book—which is a pretty big question!

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Petia Markova wins Tauck river cruise worth $22,540 

Petia Markova has won the $22,540 Tauck river cruise, sailing 8 days in France.

Avalon Waterways offer week-long Danube cruise.

Week-long Danube cruise offered at just $4,295 pp

A week-long Danube cruise is perfect for those seeking a European adventure that combines rich history, breathtaking landscapes, and cultural immersion in just seven to eight days.

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Is river cruising family-friendly?

It’s not quite like going to Disneyland, but river cruising is a fantastic option for a family holiday

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The 4 best wine cruises in 2025

We’ve found the four best wine cruises for wine lovers to enjoy luxurious wines in the lap of luxury so you can sip, sip, and sail away!

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New top river cruise destinations for 2024 – where will you sail?

You’re a river cruising convert, and while you’re spoiled for choice with many destinations in Europe, you might want to consider a different river to sail on your next trip.

Tauck offers the ultimate guide to cruising Europe's waterways.

The Ultimate Guide to Tauck

Established almost 100 years ago, Tauck is a pioneer of the travel industry and is still proudly a family-owned company. Since launching their first European river cruise in 1992, they have become known for their luxurious ships, expert guides, exclusive access and all-inclusive fares.

Apollo acquires Uniworld's river ship

More solo travellers and younger cruisers mark the 2024 season

Spring has most definitely sprung and in the world of river cruising that means only one thing. The river cruise 2024 season has started.

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How sport on and off your ship spices up a river journey

The craze of pickleball is among the latest active options onboard river cruises, adding to activities such as hiking, cycling and kayaking.

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Best European river cruises for 2024

European river cruises continue to rank among the most popular cruise options for travellers and cruise enthusiasts.

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River Cruising: Top Questions Answered for First-Timers 

River cruising can be confusing for some, here's some handy tips for first-time cruisers.

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New food experiences on Europe river cruises: Chefs on board, cooking schools

European river cruise lines have started offering special itineraries that highlight diverse and unique gastronomies.

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What’s new in Europe: Best River Cruises 2022

As European rivers open up to Australians, cruise companies are expecting a surge in demand and are planning their best river cruises ever.

Avalon Waterways deal

With just days to go, what the new river cruise will look like

River lines will be first off the ranks to cruise European and American waterways from next month as more companies unveil stringent, new health ...

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Tauck decks out their first Douro ship in Portuguese flair

Tauck’s newest and first ship in the Douro River reveals her Portuguese inspired décor and touches as she counts down to her debut in ...

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River cruising 2020 – all the new ships

The new year heralds in big changes for river cruising. We’ll see lines heading to new destinations like Egypt and the Americas, but we ...

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