The Rhine: A tour throughout Europe

River touring is one of those trends that just seems to be getting ever more popular. If you're starting to feel out of touch among your fellow cruisers – all of whom seem to be discussing their latest trek up the Mekong or the Danube or the...

Panama Canal: Why you should visit

This summer, the incredible Panama Canal will celebrate 100 years of history, having opened to shipping traffic for the first time on August 15th 1914. The local tourist authorities cannot be said to be milking the milestone, though, having been...

Short cruises good for first-timers

If you're tempted to indulge in a cruise but are nervous about embarking on such a holiday for the first time, then it might be wisest to test the water with a short cruise of only three or four days.

At least, this is the conclusion drawn by...

Cruise highlights: The 10 Night Nile Grand Tour

As river cruises go, the Nile is often considered the ultimate experience. Winding its way through the nation of Egypt like a silver dragon lying across the dusty desert, the body of water that gave life to one of the greatest civilisations in...

Stargazing on a cruise

There's nothing quite like a stargazing experience. It's something that pretty much anyone can enjoy to some degree, with the stars and galaxies exhibiting an unparalleled performance of spectacular visuals. But living as we do in packed cities...