All River Cruising articles – Page 2
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NewsScenic Group sees rise in groups wanting to travel overseas
The opening up of international travel this summer has delivered a ‘dramatic increase’ in group bookings according to The Scenic Group which is renewing its focus on groups.
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NewsEmerald Cruises’ newest Star-Ship ready to set sail after Amsterdam christening
Emerald Luna, the newest Star-Ship from Emerald Cruises, will set sail on the Rhine, Main and Danube rivers in Europe, following a special christening ceremony in Amsterdam, Holland.
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NewsRiviera Travel offers city break extensions to European river cruise itineraries
Riviera Travel has added ten three-day European city break extensions to its 2023 river cruise itineraries as well as a new sailing.
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FeaturesGTO Mary Gotts charters a whole river cruise ship to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee in style
Mary Gotts, organiser for Gott 2 Travel, took her group members on an exclusive, six-night ‘Hidden Gems of Holland’ river cruise to see Dutch highlights and celebrate the Queen’s 70th year on the throne.
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NewsStep back in time with these cruise holidays along the Rhine and Danube
Arena Travel has launched a programme of river cruises aboard its own MS Arena for 2023, including a journey from the Rhine Valley to the upper reaches of the Danube, ideal for history lovers.
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NewsGerman castles and immersive experiences among Scenic’s European highlights
Luxury operator, Scenic has unveiled its cruise collection on Europe’s rivers for 2023, with a range of new itineraries and experiences available.
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FeaturesExploring the MS Arena as it glides the rivers of Europe for the first time
We climbed aboard the MS Arena to experience what it offers groups on a special preview river cruise from Arnhem to Amsterdam. Read our thoughts and watch the video highlights.
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NewsCroisiEurope releases autumn itinerary for Rhine and Neckar Valley
CroisiEurope has announced a five-day cruise from Strasbourg, with sights along the Neckar Valley in Germany including Heidelberg and a visit to the Porsche Museum in Stuttgart.
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FeaturesMaking a splash: cruise operators reveal hotspots for 2023 and beyond
As the cruise industry continues to open up across the world, we asked a handful of cruise operators to reveal which destinations are proving popular for groups and why cruises are more popular than ever.
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NewsThames Clippers to launch ‘eco-friendly’ boats for passengers to experience key London landmarks
Uber Boat by Thames Clippers is to launch hybrid high-speed passenger ferries in London, with ‘hop-on hop-off’ offers and free coach parking to allow groups to make the most of a day out in the capital.
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NewsArena unveils river cruise to Floriade 2022 with top gardening experts on board
Arena River Cruises has expanded its programme of sailings this year with the addition of two departures accompanied by renowned gardening experts and excursions to the Floriade Expo 2022.
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Interview
Oz Clarke shares his favourite destinations and wine tasting tips
Wine expert Oz Clarke, who was a guest speaker at the Group Leisure & Travel Show in October, talks to Jennie Milsom about his favourite food and drink tours and how groups can get the most out of a wine tasting trip.
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NewsArena River Cruises announces springtime launch for European sailings
Arena River Cruises has confirmed the launch of two new ships in April 2022, offering a choice of three and four-star cruises on the Dutch Waterways, Rhine and Danube.
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NewsEuropean Christmas markets & historical visits among Riviera Travel’s 2022 cruise programme
Tour operator Riviera Travel has revealed its complete festive cruise programme for 2022, featuring stops at some of Europe’s top Christmas markets and historic venues.
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NewsAfter-hours tours and painting workshops among Scenic’s European river cruise extras
Scenic is offering a number of experiences as part of its 2022 European river cruise programme such as exclusive access to a major arts centre and a silk painting workshop.
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FeaturesA look at some of the newest cruise ships unveiled and what they offer groups
Four cruise lines, five new ships to discover - we explore some of the features and itineraries to consider for your group’s future cruise holidays.
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NewsCruise passengers reveal their onboard safety wish list ahead of UK season
A recent survey of cruise passengers has revealed the must-haves they are looking for in order to help them feel safe and secure on board.
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NewsRiviera Travel announces southern France river cruise
Riviera Travel has announced that the MS Lord Byron is scheduled to sail again on an eight-day Burgundy, River Rhone and Provence river cruise itinerary in 2022.
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NewsImmersive experiences with Emerald Cruises’ 2022 European collection
Emerald Cruises has released its programme of 2022 European river cruises, including an extended city stay to Amsterdam on a range of Rhine itineraries, or five-day Christmas market cruises on the Rhine, Danube and Rhône rivers.
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NewsFirst look at Viking’s latest river cruise ship making its debut in 2022
Viking has released details of its new river cruise ship, Viking Aton, which will make its debut on the Nile in Egypt next year.