The cruises with the best onshore excursions
How cruising became almost as much about the shore as it is the sea.
River Cruises
Outback Australia adventures: Born to be wild
There's only one way to truly understand the Australian Outback, and that's to go there.
A perfect mix of wine and pleasure along the Rhine
On an excursion into the vineyards of Alsace, there's a perfect combination of information and pleasure.
Cruise ship insider secrets revealed: 25 things you never knew about
We've talked to cruise experts and veteran cruisers to compile 25 top cruise secrets to help you plan your next, or first, cruise.
Ten of the best: European river cruise stops
The best part of river cruising is getting off the ship. Here are some of the best things you experience on shore excursions in Europe.
Would you take a cruise with a famous person?
Travelling with a famous person adds an extra element of excitement and fun to your holiday.
Cruising through this French city is like floating on sunshine
A temperamental river has kept this golden ancient town hidden from cruise guests - until now.
Meander through Myanmar along the Irrawaddy River
Myanmar's landscapes and temples are fabulous but its infrastructure is minimal, making river cruising the easy choice, as Brian Johnston discovers.
Flickers of hope along the Mekong
There are signs that Cambodia is recovering well from the horrors of Pol Pot and the Khmer Rouge.
Ten reasons why this is the easiest way to travel
If you're wondering whether river cruising really is for you, here are 10 reasons why we think it might float your boat.
The world's 10 prettiest river ports to arrive in
From the heritage-listed old town to the golden temples of the exotic East, here are the world's prettiest ports.
Unloved but lovely: Linz is not your average fairytale
In Linz, Keith Austin finds a city that's more Grimm, than grim.
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