River cruises
How to travel on a luxury ship for half the price
Want to try a new cruise line or sample the high life on a luxury ship at below regular cost? A repositioning cruise might bag you a bargain-price holiday.
- by Brian Johnston
These ‘floating hotels’ have the largest pools of any river-cruise ship
If you ever wished your river-cruise ship had a pool, or even just a bigger pool, then your wish has been granted.
- by Julietta Jameson
Cruise famed river in style on new retro-style ship
Float down the Mekong and back in time on the newly-built Heritage Line Anouvong with a stylish nod to yesteryear.
- by Julietta Jameson
How to make the most of travelling by river
Boutique-hotel amenities and glorious landscapes that slide by without your having to exert the slightest effort.
- by Brian Johnston
In the jungle, everything wants to eat something (including us)
Exploring the Amazon, plenty of things want to take a bite out of us. But back on our luxurious riverboat, we’re the ones who eat best.
- by Jamie Lafferty
The world’s 10 most exhilarating port towns you must visit
From big cities, small towns, fortified medieval harbours and ultra-modern ones, here are 10 ports you’ll long to see.
- by Brian Johnston
Best winter holiday escapes: Cruises
Swap winter blues for those of the Pacific on a cruise for all seasons.
- by Brian Johnston
Want to avoid crowds and save money? Cruise Europe’s rivers in winter
Viking River Cruises is introducing a new Middle Rhine itinerary that will run throughout winter.
- by Julietta Jameson
Nine must-do highlights of Regensburg, Germany
Regensburg was the largest city in Germany to survive World War II without major damage, and today it’s a picturesque, UNESCO-rated backdrop for Danube cruises.
- by Steve McKenna
Magical Mekong cruise offers rare window into village life
This journey through Cambodia’s most stunning and delicious spots, taking you into the lives of locals, aims to contribute positively.
- by Lee Tulloch