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Thinking about a Douro River cruise? Here’s what the experience is really like, including the scenery, pace, excursions, best time to go, and the pros and cons to consider before booking.

How much walking is there on a river cruise? Learn what to expect from cobblestones, hills, excursions and activity levels on a European river cruise.

Planning your first river cruise? Here are 10 common mistakes first-time river cruisers make, and what I recommend doing instead.

Discover what makes a Magdalena River cruise in Colombia so different, from intimate ships and local communities to wildlife, culture and life along the river.

Discover what makes a Mekong River cruise through Cambodia and Vietnam so unique, from the temples of Angkor and Phnom Penh to riverside villages and everyday life along the Mekong.

Why one of the world's biggest cruise brands is entering Europe's rivers, and why it matters. Artist's rendering of Celebrity Compass, one of five purpose-built ships scheduled to launch Celebrity River Cruises beginning in 2027. When Celebrity Cruises announced it was launching its own river cruise line, the headlines were exactly what you would expect. Celebrity enters river cruising. Five new ships announced. Bookings are now open. It was exciting news, but once the initia

Concerned about low water levels on the Rhine or Danube? River cruise specialist Lena Arcedo explains what low water really means, how cruise lines adapt, and what travelers should expect before their European river cruise.