Viking Announces New Experiences for European River Cruises
Viking is set to expand its range of shore excursions and land extensions on the cruise line’s European river voyages. (more…)
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Emerald Cruises & Tours Christens Emerald Astra in Amsterdam
On May 31st, Emerald Cruises & Tours officially christened Emerald Astra in Amsterdam, the newest addition to its European river fleet of 10, marking a pivotal milestone for the brand as it expands its Emerald Star-Ships on the Rhine, Main and Danube rivers. (more…)
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Mangrove & Temples: Antara Cruises to offer 5-night private catamaran cruise through Bhitarkanika’s mangroves, temples, villages, and coastal landscapes
Experience Odisha’s serene waterways on a 5-night private catamaran cruise through Bhitarkanika’s mangroves, temples, villages, and coastal landscapes. (more…)
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Avalon Unveils New 2027 Cruise & Tour Itineraries
For travelers who want to see more of Europe, Avalon Waterways is launching three new 2027 Cruise & Tour itineraries that combine a guided Globus tour with an Avalon river cruise, linking destinations across Europe into one unforgettable journey. (more…)
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Riviera Travel to add fourth Radiance-class ship to fleet in April 2028
Riviera Rhapsody will be targeted at North American travellers and operate on European waterways. (more…)
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Viva Cruises Christens New Ship During Ceremony in Paris
Viva Cruises officially christened its new ship, the Viva Beyond, during a ceremony in Paris, France, on May 8, 2026. (more…)
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AmaWaterways Launches Richest Memorial Day Offer to Date with Complimentary Land Packages and Savings up to $2,500 per Stateroom
Exclusive One-Week Offer Creates Exceptional Added Value Across Europe and Colombia River Cruise Journeys. (more…)
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Riverside Luxury Cruises Strengthens Sales Team Amid Strong Booking Growth with Two New Hires
Riverside Luxury Cruises, Europe’s newest and most luxurious river cruise line, today announced the appointment of two new hires to the North America sales and marketing team: Evi Nikolaidou, Director of Sales, MICE and LATAM and David Semerad, Inside Sales Executive. (more…)
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Viking Introduces Its First Fully Electric Motor Coach
Viking announced the launch of its first fully electric motor coach, marking a significant milestone in the company’s ongoing commitment to environmental stewardship. (more…)
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AmaWaterways Appoints Strategic Leadership Roles to Support Rapid Growth
Executive appointments support financial excellence, fleet innovation, and strategic growth as AmaWaterways expands its global footprint. (more…)
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Riviera Travel Announces Travel Advisor Appreciation Month Incentives
Riviera Travel has announced its Travel Advisor Appreciation Month incentives for 2026, including the chance to win a VIP experience at the 2027 ASTA River Cruise Expo—featuring a conference ticket, deluxe balcony cabin, and round-trip airfare—alongside $75 gift cards on bookings and a $3,000 grand prize. (more…)
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AmaWaterways christens AmaMelodia, expanding its pioneering presence on Colombia’s Magdalena River
AmaWaterways, the first major river cruise company to navigate Colombia’s Magdalena River, has officially christened its second ship in Colombia, AmaMelodia, in Barranquilla, marking another milestone in the company’s expansion in the region. (more…)
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Getting to Know VIVA Cruises with CEO Andrea Kruse
There was a new entrant at this year’s ASTA River Cruise Expo. Though its already spent eight years sailing the rivers of Europe, VIVA Cruises is still not well known among North American travel advisors. (more…)
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French River Tourism Booms
Occupancy near 90% in 2025 signals strong momentum for France’s inland cruising industry. Boosted by steady interest in relaxed, destination-focused journeys, the trend mirrors broader shifts in traveler preferences. (more…)
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A sneak peek at Celebrity’s river cruise designs
One handwritten note instructed visible screws to be covered. Another said a wallpaper edge should be smoother. (more…)
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CroisiEurope Celebrates 50Th Anniversary & One Of Its Most Successful Years To Date
This May, French cruise operator CroisiEurope is celebrating its 50th anniversary along with an incredibly successful 2025, during which it carried over 205,000 passengers, served 1.8 million meals and reached 97% occupancy across its fleet of 50 river and ocean ships and hotel barges. (more…)
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Great Lakes cruises projected to bring in 23K passengers, $300M in economic impact in 2026
The Great Lakes cruising season begins soon, and it’s expected to be another record year for ports and ships along the Great Lakes. (more…)
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Riverside Luxury Cruises’ Announces Return of Riverside Mahler in 2028 on the Rhine and Danube Rivers
Riverside Luxury Cruises today announced plans to expand its fleet with the debut of Riverside Mahler in 2028, marking the first time the vessel will sail under the Riverside banner. (more…)
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AmaWaterways Appoints Toni Stoeckl as Chief Creative and Marketing Officer
Industry-leading brand builder to lead the line’s creative and marketing vision in the next phase of global growth. (more…)
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NileCruiseVacation Announces New Guide Comparing Nile Cruises and Dahabiya Experiences
NileCruiseVacation has released a new comparison guide focused on two of the most popular ways to explore the Nile River — the standard Nile cruise ship and the traditional Dahabiya sailboat. (more…)
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CroisiEurope marks 50th anniversary with Strasbourg gala and new Seine ship
CroisiEurope celebrated its 50th anniversary with a high-profile gala in Strasbourg, France, bringing together 1,200 guests for an evening that highlighted the company’s growth and future ambitions. (more…)
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Stephanie Schrahe to become Director Omnichannel Sales at A-ROSA
From 01 June 2026 A-ROSA River Cruises will welcome sales expert Stephanie Schrahe to the company. She will assume the newly created position of Director Omnichannel Sales. (more…)
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Trafalgar Rolls Out 2026 Europe River Cruise Advisor Rates
Trafalgar is introducing a dedicated 60 percent off Travel Advisor Rate across select 2026 river cruise sailings in Europe. (more…)
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Century Cruises Announces Fleet Expansion and New Destinations
Century Cruises has announced what it describes as exciting news and ambitious expansion plans that are set to be unveiled later in April. (more…)
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Viking floats out two newest Nile ships ahead of Egypt deployment in 2026
Viking has marked a key construction milestone for its expanding Egypt programme with the float out of two new Nile river vessels, Viking Ptah and Viking Sekhmet. (more…)
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Viking Announces New Sailing Dates for India River Voyages Through 2029
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Cruising the Great Lakes: 23K visitors to step off ships at destinations across the region
Great Lakes cruise ships are expected to bring 23,000 visitors to destinations across the region this spring, summer and fall. (more…)
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Uniworld Boutique River Cruises has officially launched its newest super ship, the S.S. Emilie, which set sail on its inaugural voyage on March 21-30
The milestone was commemorated with a christening ceremony led by President & CEO Ellen Bettridge, featuring the traditional champagne bottle breaking alongside the brand’s Sustainability Officer and S.S. Emilie Godmother, Julie Higgins. (more…)
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Transcend Cruises orders two more Europe river ships
Transcend Cruises, an operator of charter-only sailings, has signed an order for two more ships. (more…)
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TUI River Cruises further accelerates growth with two next‑generation new‑build ships for 2028
TUI River Cruises has announced the signing of two new build ships for the next generation of river cruise ships at TUI Aria’s Christening in Frankfurt. (more…)
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First AMADEUS Ship to Debut on Portugal’s Douro River in 2028
A New Hybrid River Ship Bringing Signature AMADEUS Elegance to Portugal’s Legendary Wine Valley. (more…)
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Lumiere – Swiss river cruise ship operated as autonomous systems testbed
Switzerland-based transport operator Scylla recently took delivery of a new river cruise ship built by Vahali Shipyards in Serbia. (more…)
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A beginner’s guide to self-drive boating holidays. Le Boat reveals common boating misconceptions and provides top tips for first-time boaters
From guided canal tours to multi-country cruises, boating holidays are growing increasingly popular, with 36 million European citizens identifying as boaters who regularly participate in recreational marine activities in 2026.(1) (more…)
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Journey Through Two Different Sides of India: Spend More Time in India on Pandaw’s New Combo Expedition
The Kerala Backwaters & Hooghly River combo expedition links two very different waterways, offering a broader view of India while traveling at a slow pace. (more…)
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American Encore Passes Sea Trials Sets New Standard for Global River Cruising
American Cruise Lines is pleased to announce that brand new riverboat, American Encore, passed Sea Trials with flying colors and is already underway along its journey to the Columbia and Snake Rivers in the Pacific Northwest. (more…)
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AmaSofia towed after losing two of its three engines on the Rhine River
ONBOARD THE AMASOFIA — AmaWaterways’ newest ship, the AmaSofia, lost power on two of its three engines during its inaugural cruise on the Rhine River and on Wednesday was towed by cargo vessel to Koblenz, Germany, disrupting the itinerary. (more…)
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On Site: 15 Top Perks of Riviera Radiance on the Danube River
As the new 178-passenger Riviera Radiance sailed into Budapest, Hungary, on the final evening of my recent Riviera Travel river cruise, I’d just nestled into my dining room seat when bright light suddenly filled the entire room. (more…)
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Uniworld Reveals First Look At New Super Ships Debuting In 2027. New Renderings Showcase the S.S. Audrey and S.S. Marlene
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises has unveiled the first renderings of its newest Super Ships debuting in 2027, the S.S. Audrey and S.S. Marlene, inspired by European icons Audrey Hepburn and Marlene Dietrich. (more…)
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Five river cruises to join by Eurostar, no flights needed
There are many reasons travellers might opt to join a river cruise by rail rather than air. Anxiety UK estimates that around 10 per cent of Britons have aviophobia. (more…)
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Corrected: ASTA’s River Cruise Expo will return to Vienna in 2027
The annual conference will be held March 10 to 14, 2027. ASTA leadership announced the 2027 event at the sold-out expo in Amsterdam and opened registration. (more…)
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