River Cruise Guides - Page 2

Despite their smaller size, river cruise ships offer a great selection of dining choices, with many featuring speciality dining venues in addition to the ship’s main dining room.

Thanks to a focus on itinerary and ports of call, entertainment on board river cruise ships is far lower key than that found on board ocean cruise ships.

Discover Riviera Radiance, the brand-new Riviera Travel river cruise ship. Explore cabins, dining and what makes this 2025 ship stand out.

As river cruising booms in popularity, it’s no surprise that the Mississippi has become a dream destination for cruisers longing to explore North America. Cutting through America’s Deep South, the river offers cruisers the perfect opportunity to experience a comforting slice of Southern hospitality. Things To Do in New Orleans…

Discover Portugal’s Douro River aboard APT Estrela. Enjoy port tastings, scenic cruising through Europe’s largest lock, and Porto’s night lights.

Celebrity River Cruises is due to launch in 2027, as the brand announces plans for a brand-new fleet of river ships.

I had never been on a river cruise before so was very interested to see how it would compare with the ocean cruises I have experienced before. I was not quite sure what to expect. Overall I was highly impressed by the quality of service, guided tours and the much more personal nature of Riviera Travel’s river cruise ships compared to the larger ocean-going cruise ships I am used to.

The Saga river cruise ship, Douro Spirit, has been sailing the famous Portuguese river for over a decade. Bringing guests closer to fascinating ports throughout the country – and even some in Spain – presents a relaxed way to experience the region. Having recently returned from a week-long Douro river…

Welcome to the land of pharaohs, pyramids, and the mighty Nile River – the cradle of Ancient Egypt, one of the world’s oldest and most fascinating civilisations. The Nile is not just the longest river in the world, but also a living testament to the country’s rich history, religion, and…

River cruising is built around getting closer to destinations than ever before, and for most guests, that begins the moment the ship docks. Most river cruise lines include at least one shore excursion in every port as standard, though how much choice sits on top of that varies from line…

In November 2022, I joined APT for my first river cruise onboard one of their brand-new four-star premium ships, Travelmarvel Vega. Travelmarvel Vega is one of three identical new river ships introduced by APT, alongside Travelmarvel Polaris and Travelmarvel Capella. With so many burning questions unanswered, I couldn’t wait to…

The popularity of river cruising has soared in recent years, but what can you expect if you’ve never tried this style of cruising before? If you’re considering a different type of holiday, let’s go over five of the key features that define river cruising and share a little bit about…