Celebrity Cruises floats out 1st river cruise ship Celebrity Compass ahead of 2027 debut
Celebrity Cruises has marked the float-out of Celebrity Compass, its first river cruise ship, ahead of its planned debut in Europe in 2027. (more…)
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River cruise operator Pandaw Cruises will resume expeditions in Myanmar’s Irrawaddy Delta in November, marking a return to the region after a six-year layup. 
Europe’s largest river cruise operator, CroisiEurope, has released details of its 2027 program which features over 170 river, canal and ocean itineraries on 50 ships, sailing on 43 waterways in 38 countries. 
Viking announced that seven distinguished travel advisors will serve as godparents of its newest river ships.
EST-Floattech has been contracted by Dutch system integrator Van Tiem Elektro to supply its Octopus High Energy battery systems for a new series of 15 river cruise vessels.
Riviera Travel has paused the sale of Danube and Rhine river cruises scheduled between now and mid-September due to the disruptions caused by low water levels.
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises announces its 2028 program, with the launch of three new Super Ships, eight itineraries and a Mystery Journey, taking the surprise beyond the river. 

Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours and Emerald Cruises & Tours have added river cruise itineraries for the 2026 and 2027 holiday seasons, centered on Europe’s Christmas markets and seasonal traditions along its rivers. 


Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has announced details of its 2027 RiverView Conference, which will celebrate the event’s 15th anniversary with a two-night sailing through three of the Danube’s iconic capitals.
Russian company Doninturflot has begun offering cruise packages for Russian tourists on the Yangtze River in China. 
A-ROSA River Cruises has released the brochure for its 2027 anniversary season. Headed under the company’s new claim, “Cruise Your Way”, the digital brochure presents the 2027 river cruise programme, including 20 new itineraries on the Rhine and Danube, in a refreshed design.
Water levels on the Rhine have fallen to new lows as a prolonged heatwave continues to grip Europe, creating challenges for cruise operators, shipping and travelers alike.
Built at Chesapeake Shipbuilding in Maryland, American Beauty and American Rhapsody will be the line’s 29th and 30th ships. 





TUI River Cruises has announced TUI Luzia, the first purpose-built ship for the brand, was floated out in Kladovo, Serbia marking a major construction milestone and the first time the ship has touched water.
The MS Anna Katharina was sailing on the Danube River in Vienna, Austria, when the reported incident occurred. 



