A travel writer who’s been covering river cruises for years offers her top picks for families, foodies, solo travelers, ...

River cruises are “more about the experience off the ship than on,” a travel journalist says. Viking and American Cruise Lines operate some in the United States.

Northern Portugal’s Douro Valley is home to a wide range of cultural experiences — whether it’s hiking through pine forests, exploring historic towns or visiting the vineyards where port wine grapes ...

River cruising in Europe is one of those delightfully slow and easy modes of travel. You're in a small floating hotel, gliding through calm inland waters past castles, vineyards and scenery that ...

Select Viking riverboats are also equipped with swimming pools ... European river cruises. Take your pick from nine river vessels to explore popular waterways like the Douro, the Moselle, the ...

Another option would be to hop on a Douro River cruise or boat tour, which would allow you to see all six bridges in one go. This iconic arching iron bridge straddles the Douro River, connecting ...