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Sue Bryant’s award winning story: “The Kids are alright”

Sue Bryant's award winning feature The Kids are Alright about river cruising

We're delighted to report that Sue Bryant, our contributing editor from the Dec/Jan issue of Cruise International, has won an award in the River Cruise Category at the inaugural PSA Cruise Journalism Awards … [Read more...]

The Ultimate River Cruise Guide

River Cruise Guide

  River cruising is going through an unprecedented boom with luxurious new ships and exciting new destinations planned for 2012. With the likes of Viking and their groundbreaking long-ships, never before has there been so much choice, such luxury or so many new ships cruising the rivers of the world. Although river cruising still has a rather staid image, what’s on offer is actually incredibly exciting, from chic little expedition … [Read more...]

How to get to Europe

River Cruising

Europe is comprehensively covered by all the big river cruise lines and many small ones. Whether you’re looking for a bargain break, a barge, a family adventure, the last word in luxury or an epic journey right across the continent to the Black Sea, a river cruise will fit the bill. Affordable Shearings Shearings Holidays offers European cruises on 10 riverboats, some chartered exclusively for its mainly over-50s clientele. … [Read more...]

How to get to The Nile

The Nile River Cruising

Looking at the riverboats crammed three or four deep along the banks of the Nile in Luxor, you could be forgiven for thinking there was no room for any more, especially given the turbulent time Egypt has had recently. Nile cruising, however, seems as popular as ever, albeit with some very attractive price offers. Travellers on a budget can reckon on paying from £700 upwards for a week, including flights and excursions, for a basic … [Read more...]

New MS Treasures riverboat christened in Germany

ms Treasures

Tauck’s newest riverboat, the ms Treasures had its official christening in Cologne, Germany on Wednesday. The ship is the fourth new Tauck riverboat launched within the last five years. Robin Tauck, the ms Treasures’ honorary godmother and the granddaughter of company founder Arthur Tauck, Sr., officially welcomed the ship into Tauck’s fleet during a traditional christening ceremony.  With celebratory music provided by a local pipe and drum … [Read more...]

Swiss Jewel

River Cruise Passenger capacity: 118 Passenger Decks: 3 Total Cabins: 59 Cabins (Balcony): 50 Cabins (Outside): 59 Cabins (Inside): none Draught: 1.2m Restaurants: 2 Bars: 2 Swimming Pools: none Spa: No Gym: Yes Casino: No Exclusively For Adults: No- Prices Starting From:: $2,790 … [Read more...]

Swiss Emerald

River Cruise Passenger capacity: 118 Passenger Decks: 3 Total Cabins: 59 Cabins (Balcony): 50 Cabins (Outside): 59 Cabins (Inside): none Draught: 1.2m Restaurants: 2 Bars: 2 Swimming Pools: none Spa: No Gym: Yes Casino: No Exclusively For Adults: No- Prices Starting From:: $2,790 … [Read more...]

Swiss Sapphire

River Cruise Passenger capacity: 118 Passenger Decks: 3 Total Cabins: 59 Cabins (Balcony): 50 Cabins (Outside): 59 Cabins (Inside): none Draught: 1.2m Restaurants: 2 Bars: 2 Swimming Pools: none Spa: No Gym: Yes Casino: No Exclusively For Adults: No- Prices Starting From:: $2,790 … [Read more...]