River Cruising

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River cruises combine the conveniences of ocean travel, but with a smaller crowd and a much slower pace. Offering the chance to combine numerous city breaks into one holiday, you can enjoy exploring a new destination each day after sailing through the night in serene comfort.

River cruise ships can sail further into the ports and inner-depths of the city, cutting travel time down for your itinerary and allowing you to explore freely. You’ll get more opportunities to immerse yourself in culture and atmosphere with a river cruise than you would anywhere else. Check out our tips and guides to ensure you get the best.

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River Cruising

Best river cruise excursions for action, adventure and sightseeing

Savannah Bowles
27th April 2022
Ship Reviews

Spring on the Seine: What Viking's new longship Viking Radgrid is really like

Vicky Mayer
22nd April 2022
River Cruising

Best river cruise cabins: Discover gorgeous panoramic views on the only open air balcony at sea

Lucy Abbott
16th April 2022
News

US TV star Meredith Vieira christens new Avalon Waterways river cruise ship Avalon View

Vicky Mayer
13th April 2022
River Cruising

What to wear, tipping policy & inclusions – everything you need to know about Riviera Travel

Lucy Abbott
4th April 2022
Culture and history

Ancient pyramids, preserved temples and mysterious tombs – the best Nile cruise

Lucy Abbott
2nd April 2022
River Cruising

New TUI River Cruises ship TUI Isla sets sail for the first time - what's onboard?

Harriet Mallinson
1st April 2022
River Cruising

Douro delights: Experience a river cruise with everything from wine to wildlife

Lesley Bellew
14th March 2022
River Cruising

Stunning spring river cruises with Riviera Travel – and how to get a discounted cruise

Lucy Abbott
19th February 2022
River Cruising

Nile cruising on the ship that inspired Agatha Christie's Death on the Nile

Ulrike Lemmin-Woolfrey
17th February 2022
River Cruising

Best 2022 cruises from Amsterdam to Croatia with Riviera Travel

Lucy Abbott
5th February 2022
Entertainment

Amazing adventures to try on 2022's new cruise ships from P&O to Royal Caribbean

Harriet Mallinson
1st February 2022
River Cruising

Where to visit on a Rhine cruise - travel photographer reveals the highlights

Vicky Mayer
31st January 2022
River Cruising

Best river cruises for families in 2022 and why you should take one

Jeannine Williamson
25th January 2022
River Cruising

Rhine river cruise guide: Everything you need to know about cruising with Avalon Waterways

Lucy Abbott
23rd January 2022
River Cruising

New river cruise ships 2022 - full list of maiden river voyages this year

Vicky Mayer
19th January 2022