The perfect antidote to overcrowded, overheated tourist destinations, a river cruise is a relaxing, culturally immersive way to travel - our river cruising holidays guide will float your imagination.
The classic song ‘On a slow boat to China’ originated from an old poker term - get Lady Luck on your side with our rundown of what to expect on Yangtze River cruises, from when to go to what to life aboard ship.
It’s hard to put the romance and glamour of Nile River cruises into words, so let’s just say that even today, with this iconic river busier than ever, it still feels like stepping back into a more genteel era.
A Kerala backwaters cruise immerses you in a unique landscape, delightfully scenic and tranquil, with smaller vessels enabling you to visit remote areas that most tourist boats cannot.
West Africa river cruises explore the Gambia River and the Saloum Delta by land, motor cruiser and pirogue, encountering a host of wildlife, beautiful colonial architecture and a riverside landscape as mysterious as it is scenic.
Many consider the Ganges to be the lifeblood of India, and certainly its depth can also be measured in symbolism and spirituality.
An inspiration for Kipling and Orwell among many others, often known as ‘The Road to Mandalay’ and a source of hope for many in a country so long torn with strife, the Irrawaddy is as serene as it is beautiful.
The most enjoyable way to travel from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap and Angkor Wat, or for a longer journey through Thailand and Laos, Mekong river cruises are a combination of laidback, colonial-style elegance and culturally rich shore excursions.
Don’t get stuck up the creek without a paddle, instead take onboard some watertight river cruising holidays advice from our suppliers, as well as priceless tips from previous passengers.
River cruising holidays are not always as sensitive as they could be towards local cultures and the environment, which is why you’ll only ever find us promoting trips we feel are genuinely beneficial.