As one of the world’s leading river cruise providers, Avalon Waterways has given global travellers the opportunity to experience some of Europe’s most beautiful locations whilst travelling in grand ...

Donna Heiderstadt, a New York-based freelance travel writer and editor, has visited 99 countries (and counting), taken 70-plus cruises and written about her global experiences for the past 25 years.

“We continue with a record-setting pace every year, which is exciting,” Pamela Hoffee, president of Avalon Waterways, said in the 2026 European River Cruise Market Report. In the report, made ...

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Emerald Cruises has officially opened pre-bookings for its 2027 European river cruise collection. Marking the earliest release in the brand’s history, the opening reflects strong demand for culturally ...

Until last fall, the closest either of us had come to taking a cruise of any kind was riding the ferry from San Diego to Coronado and back. We had thoroughly enjoyed our trips to New York, New England ...

Royal Caribbean Group’s Celebrity Cruises made waves early this year when it announced its bold entry into the river cruise market. Recognizing the growing demand for intimate, culturally enriching ...

National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions will launch European river cruises in 2026, with two different itineraries on the Rhine River that will visit iconic destinations including Amsterdam; Cologne, ...

Lindblad Expeditions has revealed details of debut sailings on the Rhine next year as it prepares to bring its exploration style of cruises to European rivers for the first time. The expedition cruise ...

I just got back from sailing the Emerald Luna, and as a recent solo cruiser, I have some thoughts. Namely, that a river cruise is a great avenue for travelers wanting to experience a destination and ...

Avalon Waterways has revealed plans to renovate its fleet of European river cruise ships, with the cruise line set to update the style, equipment and connectivity of its Suite ships. Between 2024 and ...