River cruises
The best part of a cruise is sailing away
The most pleasurable moment in cruising might be the wonderful sail away from port, when you’re doing nothing much at all but gazing at the sea.
- by Brian Johnston
How is the cruise industry doing post-pandemic? Quite nicely, thank you
Cruising has made a startling comeback since the pandemic, and Australians are among its greatest enthusiasts. But will the trend continue?
- by Brian Johnston
Avoid the ‘single supplement’: How to cruise solo without paying twice the price
Cruising solo can be better, cheaper and smarter – here’s how to make the most of a solo cruise.
- by Kristie Kellahan
Australian-owned cruise ship set for maiden voyage in Europe
The MS Estrela is set to grace Portugal’s Douro River on her maiden voyage next month.
- by Kerry van der Jagt
Ten surprising rivers you can cruise down
Done the Danube and revisited the Rhine? No worries: you can sail dozens of other rivers around the world. Here are 10 top choices.
- by Brian Johnston
This bucket-list Aussie region is in the midst of a cruise boom
Another Kimberley cruise season is about to open, and the competition is hotting up as more companies explore our north-west shore.
- by Brian Johnston
Be warned: This type of cruising is not for kids (with a few exceptions)
Taking kids on a river cruise is perhaps a mistake, but there are some exceptions.
- by Brian Johnston
I was bored with churches in Europe, but this one changed my mind
While there’s nothing wrong with big name churches, the lesser-known ones can be equally divine.
- by Kerry van der Jagt
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Ship reviews
Cruise ship review: Floating boutique hotel offers exceptional value
Fresh contemporary style, interesting port stops and inclusive tours … no wonder Travelmarvel Vega is consistently booked out.
- by Sheriden Rhodes
Melbourne-based cruise company builds its own ships
After almost 20 years plying Europe’s great rivers in chartered ships, APT is creating its own vessels, heralding a new era for the Australian company based in Melbourne.
- by Julietta Jameson