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How to travel on a luxury ship for half the price

Want to try a new cruise line or sample the high life on a luxury ship at below regular cost? A repositioning cruise might bag you a bargain-price holiday.

  • by Brian Johnston
An artist’s impression of the top deck pool and bar.

These ‘floating hotels’ have the largest pools of any river-cruise ship

If you ever wished your river-cruise ship had a pool, or even just a bigger pool, then your wish has been granted.

  • by Julietta Jameson
Cruising the Mekong on the Heritage Line Anouvong ... “an element of the untamed”.

Cruise famed river in style on new retro-style ship

Float down the Mekong and back in time on the newly-built Heritage Line Anouvong with a stylish nod to yesteryear.

  • by Julietta Jameson
RV Amalotus cruise ship. Image supplied by APT. SHD TRAVEL APRIL 1 CAMBODIA VIETNAM RIVER CRUISE. AMALotus_Mekong River_FINAL_CMYK_1639al_GU.jpg

How to make the most of travelling by river

Boutique-hotel amenities and glorious landscapes that slide by without your having to exert the slightest effort.

  • by Brian Johnston
The Delfin II.

In the jungle, everything wants to eat something (including us)

Exploring the Amazon, plenty of things want to take a bite out of us. But back on our luxurious riverboat, we’re the ones who eat best.

  • by Jamie Lafferty
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Splurge-worthy Monte Carlo.

The world’s 10 most exhilarating port towns you must visit

From big cities, small towns, fortified medieval harbours and ultra-modern ones, here are 10 ports you’ll long to see.

  • by Brian Johnston
Explore the South Pacific on board the Carnival Splendor.

Best winter holiday escapes: Cruises

Swap winter blues for those of the Pacific on a cruise for all seasons.

  • by Brian Johnston
Cologne on the Rhine. Winter is a quieter and more affordable time to cruise Europe’s rivers.

Want to avoid crowds and save money? Cruise Europe’s rivers in winter

Viking River Cruises is introducing a new Middle Rhine itinerary that will run throughout winter.

  • by Julietta Jameson
Cruising along the Danube through Regensburg.

Nine must-do highlights of Regensburg, Germany

Regensburg was the largest city in Germany to survive World War II without major damage, and today it’s a picturesque, UNESCO-rated backdrop for Danube cruises.

  • by Steve McKenna
Sunset on the peaceful Mekong.

Magical Mekong cruise offers rare window into village life

This journey through Cambodia’s most stunning and delicious spots, taking you into the lives of locals, aims to contribute positively.

  • by Lee Tulloch