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River Seine - Cruise Destination Focus

River Seine - Cruise Destination Focus

Everything you need to know about a Seine river cruise Rising at Source-Seine near Dijon in northeastern France, and flowing through bucket-list destinations like Paris and Rouen before emptying into the English Channel at Le Havre, the River Seine is a stunning waterway that passes through some of France’s

Budapest Christmas Market

Top river cruise destinations for Christmas markets

River cruises offer a wonderful opportunity to explore the world, particularly European cities. This summer, searches for "river cruise" surged by 70% compared to last year, according to Google Trends. However, whilst river cruises are a popular option for those looking for an extraordinary summer getaway, they are

Two women enjoying ice cream on a cream sofa aboard a Virgin Voyages cruise ship

Iglu Cruise News - September 2025

The glorious summer sun is starting to set earlier and earlier each day, and the temperature is dropping to the point where we're grabbing our sweaters before our shorts; if there was ever a good time to embark on an exciting cruise somewhere sunny, now is the time!

Mekong River - Cruise Destination Focus

Mekong River - Cruise Destination Focus

Everything you need to know about a Mekong River cruise Flowing from Southwest China and into the Mekong River Delta in Vietnam – passing through parts of Myanmar, Laos, Thailand, and Cambodia on the way – the Mekong River is among the largest rivers in Asia and home to some truly sensational

Douro River - Cruise Destination Focus

Douro River - Cruise Destination Focus

Everything you need to know about a Douro River cruise Starting in northern Spain and flowing west through Portugal before emptying into the North Atlantic Ocean via Porto, the Douro River is among the most significant waterways in the Iberian Peninsula and a sensational river cruise destination for holidaymakers looking

River Cruising for Foodies: A Culinary Journey Through Europe

River cruises are a wonderful way to journey through Europe’s inland highlights, offering the chance for complete immersion into the ports of call. Their central docking locations, typically closer to the heart of destinations than ocean cruises, allow for more extensive exploration time and often give travellers access to

Danube River – Cruise Destination Focus

Danube River – Cruise Destination Focus

Everything You Need to Know About a Danube River Cruise Originating in Germany’s mountainous Black Forest region, and flowing through parts of Austria, Hungary, Croatia, Slovakia, and Romania – among a few other countries – before emptying into the Black Sea, the Danube is the second-longest river in Europe and one

Scenic Jewel cruising down a scenic stretch of the Rhine River

Rhine River – Cruise Destination Focus

Everything You Need to Know About a Rhine River Cruise Starting in the Swiss Alps, and flowing through countries like Germany, Austria, and Liechtenstein before emptying into the North Sea via Rotterdam in the Netherlands, the Rhine is one of the world’s most historic waterways; and, a Rhine river

Iglu Cruise News - May 2025

Iglu Cruise News - May 2025

And with that, another month has come and gone. In May, the cruise industry saw a variety of updates and announcements, from new ships setting sail to Iglu Cruise relaunching river cruises on the site. An exciting month, it's the start of what's guaranteed to be

A river cruise ship passing by a small riverside village with rolling green hills in the background

River Cruises - An Ultimate Beginner’s Guide

If you’re looking for a new type of cruise experience ahead of your next holiday, then you should consider river cruising; offering you a more immersive and elegant way to explore some of the world’s most stunning destinations, river cruises are a fantastic option for all types of

Couple Aboard Avalon

Cruise in France with Avalon Waterways

Fortunately, our very own Jack Lee from the sales team had the opportunity to experience a river cruise with Avalon Waterways, here’s what he thought of the trip. Arrival The arrival into Paris was quick, and we were greeted by the transport team who led us to the transfer

Emerald Waterways Destiny

Discover Luxury River Cruising with Scenic and Emerald Cruise Show

We recently partnered up with Scenic Tours & Ocean Cruises and Emerald Waterways to bring an exclusive event to our Scottish customers, hosting an afternoon tea for 25 lucky VIPs at the Torrance Hotel in East Kilbride, Glasgow. We were very excited to present these cruise line partners to a

Live in Luxury with AMAWaterways

We sent some of our lovely ladies out to experience the wonderful luxury onboard AMAWaterway's AmaKristina, watch the video and read the review to find out just what they thought. First impressions of the Ship Having only ever been on large ocean ships, I wasn’t sure what

Allure of the Seas

River vs Ocean Cruising

If you’re new to cruise, or indeed have always stuck to either river or ocean cruising, you might be curious to know more about the differences between the two. The fact is, both kinds of cruising offer some incredible opportunities, but of course there are many aspects which contrast.

Christmas Greetings

Tips for River Cruising in the Festive Season

The infamous European Christmas markets are right on our doorstep, and yet so many Brits are yet to see them. With cities like Cologne, Vienna, Strasbourg, and Copenhagen all offering some of the best options around, it can be difficult to decide just where to visit when you do finally

Why solo travellers choose to cruise with Riviera

While single cabins are now available on most cruise lines, large or small, there are certain aspects of a river cruise that makes the whole experience perfectly suited to solo travellers. The intimate atmosphere where you personally get to know the crew and other cruisers, the casual dining arrangements and

Emily Bronte Ship

Onboard Riviera Travel's MS Emily Bronte and MS Thomas Hardy

We were excited to learn that Riviera's two new sister ships were available for agents to explore, so we sent Paul from our Marketing Team to Amsterdam to check them out. Onboard before any passengers, Paul describes his impressions as he explores the luxury, all-suite MS Thomas Hardy

6 reasons to consider Riviera for your next river cruise

Riviera Travel are passionate about exploring Europe’s most majestic rivers, creating not just an unforgettable experience for guests, but one of genuine pleasure, education and entertainment. For over 30 years Riviera Travel have been promising world-class holidays for exceptional value and refer to their ships as a floating, luxury

Portuguese Town

See more on your river cruise with Scenic Enrich

Going above and beyond to provide exceptional experiences is something that Scenic strives to do all the time. With Scenic, your river cruise provides the best highlights and most unforgettable opportunities to see Europe in a way that no other river cruise line can. Aptly named Scenic Enrich, these specially

6 Must haves for any River Cruise

Updated September 2017 When it comes to any type of holiday, aside from the obvious essentials like clothes and toiletries there can also be some not so obvious items that you'll find you need. There are things that you may not deem completely necessary, but will come in

River Cruise in Halong Bay

The benefits of booking your river cruise early

A river cruise is a popular way to experience a multitude of exciting destinations in a relaxed and enjoyable way. Cruising the world’s waterways opens up the chance to visit many new places in one holiday. With the ability to access cities and villages that ocean cruise liners can’

New Orleans Celebrations

5 festivals to see on a river cruise

Updated February 2017 A river cruise can be a leisurely and exciting way to explore a new destination. From cruising the diverse and scenic riverbanks to stepping ashore in the heart of the city, there is plenty to see and do depending on your preferred pace of holiday. Most river

9 Historical attractions you must visit on the Danube

The Danube is the heartline of eastern Europe, starting from the Black Sea cutting through many major countries before ending in Germany. Such is the diversity of the cities along the Danube, it makes the river ideal for a cruising holiday. There is so much history attached to the waterway

Emerald Waterways

5 Reasons to river cruise with Emerald

Launching in 2014, Emerald Waterways are a brand new UK based river cruise line with a fleet of five stunning state of the art ‘Star-Ships’. Cruising some of the best rivers in the world, Emerald Waterways have a fantastic selection of destination rich itineraries and provide guests with a deluxe

Planning a Holiday

How to plan your first river cruise

Updated March 2017 Whether it be exploring the delights of Southeast Asia sailing along the Mekong or discovering the wonders of Europe on the Rhine, river cruises are a great way to see the world. With carefully planned out itineraries and excellent hospitality onboard, venturing along one of the world&