Last year, APT ushered in a new era with the launch of not one but two game changing vessels: APT Solara and APT Ostara. State-of-the-art, sumptuous and serene in equal measure, the sister ships sail routes along the Rhine, Main and Danube rivers and represent an entirely new generation of vessel for APT. 

Far from dusting off their hands and calling it a job well done, AmaWaterways are already charting their future in Egypt, with plans to double their offering over the next few years.

Andrew and I cruised the S.S. Victoria from Brussels to Basel, a fifteen-night meander through five countries (six if you opted for an included excursion to Luxembourg), several UNESCO World Heritage Sites and forty-four locks. Here’s my guide to this river itinerary and to S.S. Victoria.

Across Europe and beyond, luxury cruise lines are investing heavily in new‑build ships, next‑generation design and expanded fleets. Read more here about new ships arriving soon.

Egypt is the land of ancient gods, dusty deserts, majestic pyramids and of course the timeless River Nile which is about to be experienced in a whole new way thanks to Travelmarvel.

Without further ado, let us share our picks for the 7 best rivers for luxury cruising. 

As reservations open for the inaugural voyage of new ship S.S. Emilie, travellers curious about this cruise line’s stellar reputation now have the opportunity to experience ‘The Uniworld Difference’ for themselves. 

Luxury cruise line Emerald Cruises have this week announced their plans for 2027. Their extensive proposal includes a major multi-ship expansion with two new superyachts and a brand-new river ship joining the fleet, as well as an innovative deployment programme, and a long-awaited Parisian debut. 

I cruised the sacred River Ganges with Uniworld.

The Danube passes through several countries, including Austria, Germany, Slovakia, Hungary, Croatia, and gives you the opportunity to see some of Europe’s finest sites.