For those of us who grew up reading Mark Twain, a US river cruise is a voyage up the mighty Mississippi.
Destinations
A World of Waterways: Asia
Not surprisingly, there’s a widening range of river cruising options across Asia. Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, India, China or even Borneo could be the destination for your next river cruise.
A World of Waterways: Europe
While brochures are full of descriptions of cruises along the many rivers of Europe, the vast majority of these could be divided simply into those that traverse the Rhine-Danube corridor and the rest. Surprisingly, the chance to cruise the Rhine, then continue along the Danube became possible only in 1992, when the 171-kilometre Rhine-Main-Danube Canal [...]
10 Most Remote Island Destinations
Some of the world’s most fascinating islands can only be reached by ship. Without airports or even bush strips, these remarkable destinations will always be reserved for committed expedition cruisers. Your 2011 Adventure Cruise Guide is out now, FREE with your latest issue of Cruise Passenger or by request here.
The Kimberley – behind the scenes
Most Kimberley cruises offer you the chance to take an optional helicopter flight over Mitchell Plateau to the tiered pools and cascades of Mitchell Falls, an iconic part of the Kimberley. After travelling to the top of Australia, however, many passengers wish to explore further.
Kimberley Cruising
As the cruise season along Western Australia’s Kimberley Coast comes to an end, we look at why it’s advisable to book ahead for 2011.
The Nile: River of Gods
A voyage along the Nile on board a traditional-style dahabiyya allows passengers a glimpse into a more leisurely, peaceful way of life.
Ships sailing the Eastern Mediterranean
Plenty of ships cruise the Eastern Mediterranean year-round, so don’t think this guide is definitive. It’s a quick guide to head you in the right direction when you’re looking to book.
Alaska’s popular ports
Alaska is one of the world’s best destinations for cruising. Which ports would you want to visit?
South America’s popular ports
South America is huge and offers a variety of hugely different ports, from the hot beaches of Rio in summer to the southern most parts of the continent.
