Viking takes delivery of newest river ship in Europe
Viking announced it has taken delivery of the Viking Eldir, the company’s newest Viking Longship. (more…)
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Celebrity Cruises Is Redefining River Travel With The Industry’s Most Extensive And Experiential Destination Experiences
Celebrity River Cruises unveiled a new standard for river travel today with an extensive destination discovery program that features four unique experience categories, each designed for guests to take home stories no one else can provide. (more…)
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The Fifth Annual ASTA River Cruise Expo Kicks Off in Amsterdam
“Biggest yet,” is becoming quite a theme when it comes to ASTA’s annual River Cruise Expo. (more…)
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AmaWaterways Introduces New “City Escapes” Program Across Europe’s Iconic Rivers. New sailings offer extended stays, fewer crowds and deeper cultural immersion in iconic cities
AmaWaterways today announced the launch of its new City Escapes program, a thoughtfully designed collection of sailings offering extended time in Europe’s most beloved cities along the Seine, Rhine and Danube rivers. (more…)
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TUI River Cruises adds fifth ship to European fleet
TUI Elara will sail itineraries on European waterways from summer 2027. (more…)
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Scenic Group to expand its fleet with three new luxury river ships
Scenic Group has announced another significant fleet expansion, with three new luxury river ships to join its portfolio. (more…)
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A-ROSA opens bookings for new 2027 offerings. 20 new itineraries – 2 new ports of departure – 7 A-ROSA SENA cities southwards
A-ROSA will celebrate the 25th anniversary of its river cruises in the 2027 season, marking this milestone next year with plenty of new additions to its itineraries and product portfolio. (more…)
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Viking reinstates Egypt river cruises after reassessment
After saying earlier this week it was canceling Nile River cruises for the rest of March, Viking said Thursday that it would resume departures on March 12. (more…)
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American Unveils New 16-Day Grand Columbia & Snake Rivers Cruises Aboard Brand-New 2027 Riverboat American Anthem
American Cruise Lines is pleased to announce a new 16-Day Grand Columbia & Snake Rivers Cruise. This incredible exploration will begin operating roundtrip from Portland, Oregon in May 2027 and will be exclusively sailed by American Anthem, one of the company’s three newest riverboats in their rapidly expanding fleet. (more…)
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AmaWaterways makes upgrades ahead of the 2026 season
With new branding and a new season around the corner, AmaWaterways will lean a little more into luxury. (more…)
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The best river cruise lines, according to passengers
A river cruise offers a relaxed holiday on waterways, but how do you choose the best one? (more…)
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AmaWaterways Launches 2026 Season Offering Elevated Experiences Across the Fleet. 2026 Marks AmaWaterways’ Best Season to Date
This season, AmaWaterways, the largest cruise line dedicated exclusively to river cruising, is elevating the guest experience with investments in upgrades across the fleet. (more…)
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Discover the Hooghly with Pandaw’s Newly Added Sailing Dates
Pandaw’s 9-night exploration of the Hooghly River reveals a quieter side of India. (more…)
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Viking creates two new itineraries on Mississippi and Ohio rivers
Viking will debut two new itineraries on the Mississippi and Ohio rivers in 2027, including a 15-day sailing from New Orleans to Louisville, Ky. (more…)
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Luxury hotel company Mandarin Oriental will offer its first Nile river cruises and take over management of two Egypt hotels
Mandarin Oriental did not say when Nile cruises would begin. The ship is in development and owned by Garranah Group. (more…)
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AmaWaterways Strengthens Leadership Team With Two Key Appointments
New CTO and Chief People Officer Bring Expertise to Support AmaWaterways’ Growth and Innovation. (more…)
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Sunrise on the Sacred Ganges Aboard ‘Mv Ganges Voyager’
Antara’s Ganges Voyager is a slow, immersive river journey between Kolkata and Murshidabad, designed for comfort, peace, and discovery. (more…)
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Uniworld Announces New “Cruise & Tour” Itineraries for 2027
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises has announced a new collection of “Cruise & Tour” itineraries for 2027 in partnership with sister-brand Luxury Gold that seamlessly blend Uniworld’s luxury river cruising with Luxury Gold’s premium, small-group land travel. (more…)
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Emerald opens 2026-27 SE Asia cruises and tours for booking
Emerald Cruises & Tours’ 2026-27 Southeast Asia river cruising and tour season is now available for booking. These voyages blend journeys along the Mekong River through Vietnam and Cambodia with immersive land tours in Laos and Japan. (more…)
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A-ROSA New Year’s Eve Raffle supports meaningful projects
A considerable sum of donations was raised during the traditional New Year’s Eve Raffle on board the A-ROSA ships at the turn of the year. This year, the Rahe Family Foundation, the NABU River Fund and the OSKAR children’s hospice service can look forward to receiving a donation cheque. (more…)
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AMADEUS River Cruises Announces 2027 Program with New Five-Star Ship and Expanded Excursions
AMADEUS River Cruises has announced its 2027 river cruise program, featuring more than 20 thoughtfully designed itineraries across Europe, 30 new shore excursions, and the debut of a new five-star river ship sailing the Rhine and Danube. (more…)
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Celebrity River Cruises Announces 10 More Ships, And Opens 2028 European Deployment With 80% More Destinations
Celebrity River Cruises today announced a commitment for 10 new ships that will expand its European river cruise fleet to 20 vessels by 2031. (more…)
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AMADEUS River Cruises Expands Leadership Team, Promotes Leskovar
AMADEUS River Cruises has expanded its U.S.-based leadership team with the appointment of a new vice president of sales. Simultaneously, the river cruise line promoted Marcus Leskovar to president. (more…)
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Riviera Travel Announces New Ship, the Riviera Reflection
Riviera Travel has announced that a new ship, the Riviera Reflection, will join its fleet in 2027, according to a company statement. (more…)
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Tauck waives solo supplement on more than 250 itineraries
Ultra luxury river cruise line Tauck has waived its solo supplement on more than 250 departures in 2026. (more…)
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French Country Waterways Offers Special Summer Sale of 30% Off Select Upper Loire Sailings
Famous for its Sauvignon Blancs (Sancerre, Pouilly-Fumé, Quincy, Reuilly), the Upper Loire enchants visitors with its rolling vineyards, dramatic river landscapes, and quaint villages steeped in French history. (more…)
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With longer Europe seasons, river lines inch close to year-round operations
The weather may be chilly in the winter, but river cruising is heating up. (more…)
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Uniworld Announces 50th Anniversary President’s Cruise Onboard New S.S. Emilie. President & CEO Ellen Bettridge to Host Exclusive Sailing
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises announces its Golden Anniversary President’s Cruise for 2026, hosted by President and CEO Ellen Bettridge in celebration of the brand’s 50th anniversary. (more…)
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American Encore Excels on Passenger Metrics
American Cruise Lines is pleased to announce that new riverboat American Encore is on schedule for its May 2026 debut and inaugural season cruising the Columbia and Snake Rivers. (more…)
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Riverside Luxury Cruises Kicks Off 2026 Wave Season with Onboard Credit Offer
Riverside Luxury Cruises is kicking off the 2026 Wave Season with an experience enhancing onboard credit offer. (more…)
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‘We have great history’: Buffalo to welcome Great Lakes cruise ships starting this summer
American Cruise Lines announces 14-day route from Buffalo to Milwaukee with monthly stops through summer. (more…)
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Brand new Australian Star (finally) launching February 2026
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AmaWaterways aims to stand out with new logo
It’s a new year, bringing with it a new look for AmaWaterways. The river cruise line has swapped its crown logo with blue shades for an abstract “A” and blush color. (more…)
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Uniworld Celebrates 50 Years of Redefining Luxury River Cruising in 2026
Uniworld’s ‘Golden Anniversary’ Commemorates Five Decades of Industry Innovation with Exclusive Experiences and Savings. (more…)
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Twins’ Twin Paddle Steamers to Champion Slow Travel on Murray River
Twins Craig and Rohan Burgess are leading a bold new chapter for river cruising in regional Victoria, committing $8 million to build two luxury paddle steamers aimed at celebrating the art of slow travel. (more…)
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APT Travel Group Launches ‘Book to Board’ Agent Incentive. Agents can win a cruise for two and £500 of weekly prizes for each booking made
APT Travel Group has launched its new Book to Board agent incentive, giving agents the chance to win a cruise for two plus £500 in weekly prizes for every booking made with APT Luxury and Travelmarvel. (more…)
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Adventures by Disney Offers New River Cruise Experiences in 2027
Adventures by Disney is improving its Rhine River Cruise itinerary in 2027, adding more Disney magic to the experience, along with a new pre-cruise experience for Danube River Cruise guests. (more…)
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Port of Cleveland to renovate, not relocate, cruise dock amid waterfront overhaul
The Port of Cleveland plans to keep the city’s cruise dock at its current downtown location and make improvements to its appearance and accessibility, ending years of discussion about relocating the facility along the lakefront. (more…)
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Celebrating 30 years of UNESCO World Heritage Status: Highlights of the Canal du Midi for Every Type of Traveller
In celebration of its 30th anniversary as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2026, Amandine Jimenez, French waterway expert at Le Boat, shares complete guide to enjoying the Canal du Midi, France, for foodies, wine connoisseurs, families, first time boaters, nature lovers, history buffs, active travellers, and more… (more…)
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Trafalgar Unveils New Christmas Market River Cruises
Trafalgar is getting into the holiday spirit with new Christmas market itineraries in 2026 and 2027. (more…)
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