Viking launches 2026 river sales earlyÂ
Viking has opened sales for its 2026 European river voyages early after many 2024 dates sold out and the 2025 season selling well.
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.
8 reasons why you should cruise with Viking River
River cruise lines are bracing for an influx of newbies – cruisers who are seeking a safe haven from viruses and looking for a ...
All the lines offering free flights this season
Free or heavily discounted flights, business class upgrades, bonus stop-over accommodation and even free travel-partner incentives are some of the new tactics being used ...
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 ...
Who’s really running your ship? It may not be who you think…
Who’s really running that river ship you sailed on in France, Germany or Holland last year? You think you know the answer.
“I never saw the ship” – police tell of claims from captain in Budapest disaster
The Ukrainian captain of the Viking Sigyn is expected to be charged by Hungarian prosecutors after the river ship collided with a small tourist ...
Viking River Cruises’ slow boat through China
A Viking river cruise and land tour combination through China shows Bridget McGrouther the highlights of this fascinating country.
Viking Cruises unveils new Swiss extension for Rhine sailings
Viking River Cruises has unveiled a three-night extension in Switzerland’s Lucerne region for selected Rhine departures in 2020. The ‘Alpine Backdrops of Lake Lucerne’ ...
Best Christmas Markets cruises for the festive season
A river cruise is one of the best ways to explore Europe’s historic Christmas markets.
What’s on offer now the Nile has made a comeback
River cruising in Egypt is making a big comeback, offering cruisers the chance to experience the rich history and culture of the region.
Rains save Europe’s rivers as heatwave abates
Despite Europe’s scorching heatwave, which caused nervousness amongst travellers and cruise lines alike, most river cruise itineraries have so far escaped largely unscathed this ...
Why Australians are surging onto the rivers of France with Viking
Demand for food and wine experiences and historic sites is driving a big jump in Australian passenger on the rivers of France, according to ...
Viking Sigyn captain back in custody on suspicion of evidence tampering
A Budapest court has ordered the Ukrainian captain of the Viking Sigyn to be remanded back into custody, the captain’s attorney told reporters last ...
Heatwave and low water levels in Europe may force river cruise itinerary changes
The heatwave in Europe has hit record breaking highs, with countries like France reaching temperatures of up to 41C in Lyon, 33C in Budapest ...
Who’s to blame for the deaths on the Danube?
On May 29, Viking River Cruises’ Viking Sigyn collided with a local sightseeing boat during a stormy night time cruise along the most crowded ...
