They are still my first recommendations in Europe.

We’ve all seen the Viking commercials urging us to take one of those wonderful-looking voyages on the rivers of Europe. But ...

I’ve spent the last eight days on a lovely cruise up the Danube (well, technically at this writing I’m still there, but by ...

And that’s just Europe. Quality river cruising is now global: ...

History on the Danube is a tumultuous affair, a roll call of helmeted warlords, bloodthirsty princes and prisoners in chains. Which is why the river itself is such a surprise. I suppose I imagined all ...

River cruises have long been a favored form of travel through Central and Eastern Europe, and the Danube reigns supreme. It begins its course in southwest Germany and empties into the Black Sea via ...

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A new ‘game-changing’ river cruise is soon to set sail for Europe, with 360-degree views and eight restaurants. Celebrity Cruises is launching two new ships - the Compass and the Seeker - in 2027.

From Budapest’s illuminated skyline to Passau’s charm, this Viking river cruise offers a fresh perspective on Europe “Do you want to know the secret?” asks Ureka Gabler, the chef leading a tasting ...

Celebrity Cruises will start taking refundable deposits next month for passengers hoping to secure a place on its debut river sailings. The brand is entering the river cruise market in 2027 and ...

In early 2025, Royal Caribbean Group’s Celebrity Cruises delighted many fans of its ocean cruises with the announcement that a whole new fleet of ships would sail European river cruises in elevated ...