Cruise: The best cruise lines for 2019 revealed – will you be booking a holiday?

Best River Cruise Line

According to industry association Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), the UK and Ireland river cruise market grew by 10 per cent in 2018, proving how popular river cruises are becoming.

The best line for the job, according to Telegraph Travel, is Uniworld River Cruises.

It is known for offering some of the most luxurious river cruise vessels in Europe, Russia, China, Vietnam and Cambodia, Egypt and India.

Uniworld has been refurbishing its older ships in order to turn them into ‘super ships.’

These offer additional dining options, new larger suites and more luxury finishing touches.

Australia-based line APT, launched in the 1920s, came in second place thanks to its river cruise programme in Europe, Russia, Vietnam, Cambodia, Myanmar, China and India.

AMA Waterways was named the third-best river cruise line. It introduced a new ship this year – the AmaMagna, which is twice the width of traditional European river cruisers.

In Europe, cruisers with AMA Waterways can take Danube and Rhine river cruises as well as river cruises in France and Portugal.

The line also offers itineraries in Europe, Asia and Africa.