21 Ways to Cruise at Home

by Emma Smith - 06/04/2020

As we are all ordered to stay at home during the current climate, many of us are left wondering how we can curb our cruise habit from our own homes. With a little creativity, we believe you can! Whether it’s hosting your own formal night or recreating your favourite cruising cocktail, there are plenty of...

3 beautiful gardens to visit on a river cruise

by Emma Smith - 18/02/2020

Whether you're a keen gardener or would just like to admire the flora and fauna of some of Europe's most stunning gardens, you might be interested to know that you can visit famous gardens during a river cruise. Cruising on the Seine, Danube or Dutch Waterways, you may have opportunities to enjoy excursions to gardens...

Will Brexit affect river cruising?

by Emma Smith - 27/01/2020

With millions of trips taking place from the UK to destinations across Europe each year, many holidaymakers will have questions regarding travel plans and what Brexit means for them. Latest highlights detail that the UK has agreed a Withdrawal Agreement and is now in the transition period. During this time, people can continue to travel...

What is ATOL and ABTA protection?

by Emma Smith - 17/12/2019

Family on the sundeck - Uniworld Generations

With the rise in holidaymakers going abroad and an increasing need for security and reassurance for UK travellers, ATOL and ABTA protection are key parts of your holiday details. One of the most common holiday types is the package holiday, offering flights + accommodation or flights + cruise all in one deal. Both ATOL and...

Say ‘Bon Voyage’ to Bordeaux with Uniworld River Cruises

by Emma Smith - 20/08/2019

La Cave du Vin - SS Bon Voyage - Uniworld

Capturing the brilliance of Bordeaux and joining the fleet as the newest Super Ship, S.S. Bon Voyage is a spectacular vessel paying homage to the typical French flair that Uniworld Cruise Line is known for. Reborn from the former River Royale, the ship underwent a $14 million transformation to reveal new accommodation, dining venues, pool...

Spa and fitness facilities on a river cruise

by Emma Smith - 12/08/2019

Woman having spa treatment - Uniworld River Cruises

Wellness plays a major part in holidays these days, with people seeking out relaxing retreats and leisure activities to keep us fit and healthy. River cruise lines are stepping up to this trend with a range of cruises and wellness-inspired activities to keep guests happy and pampered on-board. Which cruise lines have wellness facilities and...

4 best river cruises for families with children

by Emma Smith - 09/08/2019

Think of river cruising and you’d be forgiven for thinking it’s the domain of retired couples who like to relax and watch the scenery, or young active types who like to trek across cities, visiting museums and learning about history. However, the river cruise industry is evolving fast. Many river cruise lines have recognised that...

5 best lesser-known rivers for off-the-beaten-track river cruises

by Emma Smith - 09/08/2019

A local fisherman fishing the traditional way on the Irrawaddy River in Myanmar

Many river cruises are familiar with the well-traversed European river cruise destinations such as the Rhine, the Danube and the Main. If you've been there and done that and are looking for somewhere a little more unusual for your next river cruise then read on... Some of the world's lesser known rivers offer new and...

River cruise becomes focused on sustainability and wellness

by Emma Smith - 24/07/2019

Sustainability and wellness are two major focuses across many industries at the moment, with climate change and environmental awareness prevalent even moreso in the travel industry. River cruise lines have taken on this focus to lead the way with small changes of their own to help improve performance and options for guests on-board. Avalon Waterways...

Follow the Tour de France on a river cruise

by Emma Smith - 17/06/2019

The 2019 Tour de France starts in Brussels on 6 July, covering miles of Belgian and French regions over 22 days before ending in Paris at the Champs-Élysées. The race has been held consecutively each year since 1903, stopping only for the two World Wars. Though the race always features the same passage through the...

21 Ways to Cruise at Home

3 beautiful gardens to visit on a river cruise

Will Brexit affect river cruising?

What is ATOL and ABTA protection?

Say ‘Bon Voyage’ to Bordeaux with Uniworld River Cruises

Spa and fitness facilities on a river cruise

4 best river cruises for families with children

5 best lesser-known rivers for off-the-beaten-track river cruises

River cruise becomes focused on sustainability and wellness

Follow the Tour de France on a river cruise

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