Day 5 aboard Avalon Waterways’ Avalon Envision proved to be a more relaxed one compared to the previous days of the voyage.

Donna Heiderstadt, a New York-based freelance travel writer and editor, has visited 99 countries (and counting), taken 70-plus cruises and written about her global experiences for the past 25 years.

“We continue with a record-setting pace every year, which is exciting,” Pamela Hoffee, president of Avalon Waterways, said in the 2026 European River Cruise Market Report. In the report, made ...

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Medieval castles perched high atop the river, rolling hillsides with terraced vineyards, fairytale wintertime Christmas markets and up-close views of the Eiffel Tower's nightly illumination show (with ...

An innovative new fleet of Celebrity Cruises ships is set to transform European river cruising in 2027, and fans of the cruise line’s ocean voyages are extremely eager to book their sailing. Celebrity ...

Emerald Cruises has officially opened pre-bookings for its 2027 European river cruise collection. Marking the earliest release in the brand’s history, the opening reflects strong demand for culturally ...

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There are a lot of different ways to visit Europe, including cruising along the Rhine River. Travel journalist Kinga Philipps just got back from a river cruise. She tells us about what made this trip ...

Until last fall, the closest either of us had come to taking a cruise of any kind was riding the ferry from San Diego to Coronado and back. We had thoroughly enjoyed our trips to New York, New England ...

Lindblad Expeditions has revealed details of debut sailings on the Rhine next year as it prepares to bring its exploration style of cruises to European rivers for the first time. The expedition cruise ...

Trafalgar, known for its guided land tours, is launching river cruises in Europe starting in Spring 2026. The company will offer two itineraries—one on the Danube and one on the Rhine—delivering the ...