Anyone who’s used to ocean cruising will be familiar with the main cruise ship cabins types of inside, outside (window), balcony, and suite. But how do these compare with the types of cabins found on river cruise ships? Cabin types One key difference with river cruise ships is that you won’t find any inside cabins....
One important factor to consider when booking a river cruise is the price of drinks. Even if you’re not a big drinker, paying for tea or coffee throughout the day, as well as multiple soft drinks on the sun deck and the odd tipple in an evening can soon add up - and nobody likes...
River cruises are extremely popular with the over 50s. In fact, the average age of a River Voyages customer is 75! The leisurely pace, relaxing atmosphere and culture-rich itineraries make river cruising very appealing to the senior age group. Given this target audience, you would hope that river cruises would be accessible for passengers with...
River cruises are becoming increasingly popular, especially with those over 50 years of age. In fact, the average age of a RiverVoyages.com customer is 75! What attracts many retirees to river cruising is the convenience of everything being taken care of for you. River cruising enables travellers to see and do a lot in a...
With so many rivers coursing through Europe, Asia and beyond, it can prove difficult to plan the best river cruise for you. From the 6,300km length of the Yangtze to the ten countries visited along the Danube, the choice is extensive. So, we have compiled the five river cruise destinations you really should visit before...
As we start afresh in 2019, it's the ideal time to reflect on the past 12 months. Is there somewhere you wish you visited? Was there a sailing you regretted not booking before it sold out? There's never a better time to devote some thought to what you would like to achieve in 2019, particularly...
When can you visit the Christmas markets on a river cruise? Christmas markets in Europe tend to start mid-November and stay open until the end of December, with some closing just before Christmas day. They are the perfect place to enjoy a Christmas river cruise, while still experiencing the ports along the way. Popular Christmas...
Exploring the world during the New Year on a river cruise? Why not look out for these top New Year's Eve celebrations to truly light-up your celebrations and finish the year with a bang! Paris, France The Eiffel Tower is a monumental landmark to visit during a river cruise along the Seine and a must-see...
This informative and in-depth guide offers not only a fascinating overview of the world’s most incredible regions,
but also some of their most exciting ports and cities as well as all the amazing things you can do there.
To help you get the very best out of these destinations, we've assembled a selection of exclusive
tailor-made offers in each region, which include voyages on the world's best cruise ships as well
as stays in a selection of hand-picked hotels.