Why a River Cruise?
A river cruise offers the convenience and luxury of a deep-ocean cruise combined with the in-depth experience of a land tour and the personal freedom of a river cruise. … River cruising started primarily in Europe, however cruises also operated in Asia on he Mekong for example. Today River Cruising is also available in Africa, Asia, Australia and USA.
Cruising from one destination to the next does often take place at night whilst you are are sleeping, however many river cruises sail during the day,
giving you the opportunity to relax and enjoy the scenery. … also most river cruises feature walking and cycle tours of townships.
Like Ocean Cruising, step aboard and unpack once, and prepare to explore and enjoy. A river cruise offers the convenience and luxury of a deep-ocean cruise combined with the in-depth experience of a land tour and the personal freedom of a river cruise.
Viewing the magnificent landscapes and enjoying all the amenities of a modern cruise vessel— restaurants, bars, lounges, fitness facilities, spas, internet access and comfortable stateroom
The aura of an Asian river cruises offer a great mix of destinations and diverse ports where the settings range from bustling cities to rural countryside. Asian river cruises give passengers opportunities to sample myriad experiences that would be much more difficult to do on a land tour of the region.
Traveling on the rivers also allows passengers many chances to indulge in local cuisines, interact locals and with ancient cultures, witness amazing landscapes and explore regions dating back thousands of years.
Asian River Cruises are available in:
- China & The Yangtze River Cruise
- India River Cruises & The Ganges
- Myanmar River Cruise On The Irrawaddy
- Vietnam, Cambodia & The Mekong River Cruise
Australian River Cruises
Taking an Australian River Cruise is an awe inspiring experience. Giving you a brand new perspective on the Australian landscape and amazing rivers.
A primary region is cruising the dramatic South Australian outback on a historic and nature based adventure through alluring ancient gorges and forests.
The Murray River offers amazing landscapes, culture and experiences.
| River Ship Companies | Solo and Single offers as at May 2019 |
Destinations |
| AmaWaterways | Additional single supplement fee. | Europe, Portugal, Africa, Cambodia & Vietnam, Myanmar |
| Avalon Waterways | Single Supplement waived on select 2019 sailing booked by August 27, 2019. |
Europe, Asia, Amazon, Galapagos Islands |
| American Queen Steamboat Company | 150% single supplement fee. | United States |
| Crystal River Cruises | Additional single supplement from 110 percent. | Europe |
| Evergreen River Cruises | No single supplement on 2019 and 2020 selected European River cruises booked by 31 August 2019 | France, Nile, Russia, Dalmatian, Holland, Italy, Portugal, Southeast Asia |
| Murray River Cruises | Reduced Solo supplement on selected cruises | South Australia |
| Pandaw Cruises | No Solo supplement on selected cruises | India, China, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Burma, |
| Tauck River Cruises | No single supplement in all category one cabins. | Worldwide |
| Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection | Waived single supplement on select 2019 sailings. | Europe (including Italy), Russia, Portugal, Egypt, China, India, Cambodia & Vietnam |
| Viking River Cruises | 150-200% single supplement fee. | Europe, Russia, Portugal, Egypt, China, Cambodia & Vietnam, Myanmar, Ukraine |
