Riviera Travel River Cruises Opens 2028 Bookings
Riviera Travel River Cruises on July 14, 2026 announced the official opening of bookings for its 2028 river cruises. (more…)
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Buffalo Cruise Terminal construction to begin in August
The Erie Canal Development Corporation says Phase 1 of the Buffalo Cruise Terminal construction project will begin next month. (more…)
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Uniworld Launches Complimentary Land Offer for 2027 Cruises
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises has launched its Complimentary Land Offer, available for new bookings made by August 31. (more…)
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Emerald Lumi Completes Significant Milestone Ahead of New Seine River Cruises Commencing in 2027
Emerald Cruises & Tours has celebrated the ceremonial launch of Emerald Lumi, with the new Emerald Star-Ship entering water for the first time at the shipyard in Romania. (more…)
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Concordia Damen builds 2 new river cruisers for TUI River Cruise
Dutch specialised shipyard Concordia Damen is proud to announce it has received a contract from TUI River Cruise. The contract consists of 2 CDS River Cruise 135 vessels. (more…)
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Century Cruises expands into Europe with the launch of Century Star
Century Cruises’ new vessel, Century Star, has left the shipyard on schedule and is undergoing the final finishing touches ahead of its inaugural sailing on September 18, 2026, from Budapest to Passau. (more…)
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Riviera Travel Welcomes Newest Five-Star River Cruise Ship Riviera Resplendence
Riviera Travel on June 30, 2026, unveiled a first look at its newest five-star river cruise ship, Riviera Resplendence. On Saturday, July 4, the ship departed from Cologne on its maiden voyage, embarking on its inaugural Rhine Cruise to Switzerland itinerary. (more…)
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Riviera Travel Appoints Hunter Swindle as Vice President Sales, North America
Riviera Travel on July 6, 2026 announced the appointment of Hunter Swindle as vice president of sales, North America. (more…)
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Pandaw Launches New Short Cruise on Hooghly Ganges
“If you’re planning a journey through India, why stop at the places everyone knows?” (more…)
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CLIA UK & Ireland celebrates latest river and expedition ‘Cruise Champions’
Over 60 agents who successfully completed a seven-month CLIA training programme have been officially recognised as river or expedition ‘Cruise Champions’. (more…)
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Viva Cruises adds two more culinary sailings to 2026 programme
VIVA Cruises has confirmed details for two additional culinary-inspired itineraries departing in 2026. (more…)
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Cruise passengers ‘stranded’ after air con failure to be flown home
Cruise passengers left stranded in Budapest for two days during a heatwave after the ship’s air conditioning failed will now be flown home. (more…)
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Celebrity River Cruises Innovates Pre- And Post-cruise Experiences With Launch Of Before And After Stays In Four European Cities
Starting today, Celebrity River Cruises guests can discover even more of Europe with guided, multi-day Before and After Stays — thoughtfully curated, end-to-end destination experiences. (more…)
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Cruise ship erupts into flames sparking mass evacuation as passengers flee
A cruise ship has been forced to evacuate over 100 people after a huge fire erupted at a port in France. The blaze broke out aboard a ship in the port of Honfleur in Normandy last night. (more…)
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TUI River Cruises launches biggest winter season ever with capacity on the Rhine, Douro and solo cruiser sailings
TUI River Cruises has launched its winter 2027 programme, featuring TUI Elara’s first winter season and bringing the total to three ships on the Rhine including new Belgian ports. (more…)
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Bravo’s Captain Sandy to keynote ASTA River Cruise Expo
Captain Sandy Yawn of “Below Deck” will be the keynote speaker at the 2027 ASTA River Cruise Expo in Vienna. (more…)
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Travelmarvel Welcomes Its Newest River Ship: TM Rigel Sets Sail on the Rhine, Main and Danube
Travelmarvel, the premium arm of APT Travel Group, has announced the inaugural sailing of its newest European river ship, the TM Rigel, departing Amsterdam on 30 June 2026 on the popular European Gems itinerary to Budapest. (more…)
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AmaWaterways reveals first look at AmaRudi, Europe’s largest river cruise ship
Launching in Spring 2027, AmaRudi builds on the success of AmaMagna as AmaWaterways’ second double-width river ship. (more…)
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How Tauck is scaling river and small ship cruising without sacrificing the guest experience
As Tauck moves into its second century, it is expanding its small-ship and river cruise businesses and continues to put the guest at the heart of every decision. Jeremy Palmer tells Susan Parker more. (more…)
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Concordia Damen delivers Century Star to Century Cruises, the first river cruise ship for the European market
Dutch specialized shipbuilder Concordia Damen has delivered the Century Star to Century Cruises. The vessel is the first river cruise ship that the China-based cruise line has had built specifically for the European market and marks the start of a series of three sister ships. (more…)
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Linlithgow cousins to appear in upcoming episodes of Channel 4’s Narrow Escapes
Graham Leadbitter and Caroline MacFarlane travel along Scotland’s Caledonian Canal and into Loch Ness onboard a Le Boat cruiser. (more…)
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Sheboygan added as cruise ship stop this summer
From Milwaukee to La Crosse, more Wisconsin cities are welcoming cruise ships during the spring and summer. One more Lake Michigan city is on the verge of joining those communities on June 25. (more…)
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CroisiEurope Launches 9 River Cruises for November 2026-27
CroisiEurope has launched its new November Cruise Escapes collection, a series of river cruises operating in November 2026 and 2027. (more…)
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Interview: How a lifelong passion for the cruise industry brought Mathieu Robert to AmaWaterways
Less than two weeks after starting his new role with his new employer, Mathieu Robert already feels right at home. (more…)
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A-ROSA appoints Renata Hug-Suter as new Managing Director of its shipping company
The A-ROSA Reederei GmbH, a subsidiary of the A-ROSA Group, has appointed Renata Hug-Suter as new Managing Director. She assumed her position on 15 June 2026. (more…)
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Riverside Luxury Cruises Rolls Out Advisor Rewards, Upgraded Training With New AI Chatbot
Riverside Luxury Cruises recently unveiled several advisor-facing initiatives, spanning a new loyalty program, a refreshed certification curriculum and an AI-powered support tool. (more…)
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Viking Annar and Viking Fjolvar join Viking Longships fleet
Viking has announced it has taken delivery of its newest river ships, the Viking Annar and the Viking Fjolvar. (more…)
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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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