Mermaid crane lifted from Danube after collision

Death toll rises as rescue teams lift tourist boat from the river after Danube collision

Hungarian police have confirmed the identity of four more victims from a collision on the Danube River, two weeks ago. The death toll is ...

Hungary Capsized Boat

The lessons of the Danube for the future of river cruising

It’s a blessing and a curse – the world is increasingly becoming smaller with tourists vying to see the jewels of the globe. The ...

Viking collision, 21 missing on the Danube

Seven dead, 21 missing after Viking river ship collides with tourist boat

Hungarian police have arrested the captain of a Viking River Cruises ship after it collided with a small tourist ship on the Danube, killing ...

Increased demand in Egypt sees another Viking River Cruises ship

Increased demand in Egypt sees another Viking River Cruises ship

Viking River Cruises is adding a second ship into Egypt, one of the most highly sought after river destinations in the world. The cruise ...

Save up to $8,000 as 2019 produces Europe's best ever cruise bargains

Save up to $8,000 as 2019 produces Europe’s best ever cruise bargains

Europe’s 2019 river cruise season has kicked off this month with lots of bullish talk, a series of new ships  – and some very ...

Viking River Cruises launches seven new ships in one day

Viking River Cruises launches seven new ships in one day

Viking River Cruises simultaneously launched seven new ships today with christening ceremonies spanning Germany, Portugal and Switzerland. Viking employees, journalists and travel agents were ...

Pussau River Ship

What’s happening in 2019 – top lines and itineraries previewed

The 2019 season is building up to an exciting one with river cruise lines debuting new ships and rolling out new shore excursions.

Bran Castle

The weird and wacky shore excursions you can do on river cruises

Weird and wacky shore excursions such as falconry, visiting Dracula’s Castle and making your personal blend of Cognac are now on being offer.

Viking offers free flights on 2020 river cruises

Viking offers free flights on 2020 river cruises

Viking is offering free flights for passengers booking a 12-day river cruise to Europe, Russia and Asia in 2020 provided bookings are made by ...

Huge rise in ships on the rivers of Portugal, Russia and Asia

Huge rise in ships on the rivers of Portugal, Russia and Asia

River cruising across Europe is rising – but many passengers are searching for fresh destinations. Meeting the demands of repeat customers, lines are upping ...

Vikings Sigrun

Viking is set to launch seven new vessels to sail European rivers in 2019

Viking River Cruises are launching six of their award-winning Longships to sail the Rhine, Main and Danube rivers this year. The slightly smaller Viking ...

Viking offers more cruises as 2020 booms

Viking offers more cruises as 2020 booms

Australians are rushing to Europe’s rivers, forcing major lines like Viking to put on additional departures for 2020. Viking, one of the world’s biggest ...

Viking looks to expand into America

Viking looks to expand into America

Viking River Cruises will be looking at putting river ships on the Mississippi River in America. The line, which dominates the European river market ...

Viking cruises adults only

Viking River Cruises becomes an adult-only line

While the pitter patter of children and babies usually brings joy, often, it’s not so pleasant on the deck of your cruise ship while ...

Where Australian river fans love to cruise

Where Australian river fans love to cruise

Viking River Cruises Already has one of the largest fleets on the waterways. And it shows no sign of slowing up. Viking River Cruises ...

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?