The Top Reasons to Choose a River Cruise in 2024

River cruising offers a unique, convenient, and increasingly popular way to travel. In this blog post we Highlight the diverse destinations, the all-inclusive value, the appeal to various types of travelers, and the commitment to sustainability. 

The Best River Cruise Deals are only a phone call away!

Over the last few weeks, almost all of the operators are offering some jaw-droppingly good river cruise deals which makes us want to pack our bags and book one, too! Here’s an overview of what some of the river cruise operators have on offer at the moment: AmaWaterways AmaWaterways is offering a 5% discount on […]

FAQs about Water Level Disruption on Danube River Cruise Holidays

Exciting new trends ahead for river cruising

River cruising continues to expand and grow in popularity with European river cruises being the most frequently chosen. With a huge selection of places to travel to, wonderful culture to explore and stunning scenery, it is easy to see why Europe is leading the trend of river cruise holiday destinations.

Keeping fit has never been easier on river cruises!

River cruise lines, just like ocean cruisers, are offering more activities for adventure-minded travellers. The changes help river cruises appeal to the more independent and fitness-conscious passengers, with cruise itineraries becoming more diverse and active.

Travel + Leisure magazine unveils its river cruise winners

Travel + Leisure magazine has unveiled its annual World’s Best Awards for 2016, with many of the winners of the Best River Cruise Lines category being familiar names to Global River Cruising.

Scenic river tours to be aimed at younger travellers

River cruise company Scenic is making steps to reach out to the younger demographic and more active travellers for their river cruises through Europe, including launching an ultra-luxury yacht for 2018.

More river cruises are offering biking excursions

It has been a popular activity for cruise itineraries for a few years now, but even more cruise lines are offering the chance to take a biking excursion while on your cruise, with a series of cycling programmes suitable for all skill levels.

River cruising is growing fast in the travel industry

Luxury river cruises are becoming increasingly popular in Europe. In the last five years, traditional big ship cruising enjoyed an annual increase of guests of 5%. At Global River Cruising we have some of the best river cruises you can take in Europe – and further afield – on the most luxurious ships you can […]

AmaWaterways tops Berlitz River Cruise Guide

Renowned cruise expert and author of the Berlitz: Cruising and Cruise Ships book, Douglas Ward, has released a River Cruising in Europe Guide 2016 and named AmaWaterways’ ships in the top 10 river vessels.