Phoenix Reisen’s MS Aurelia Christened in Bonn
Phoenix Reisen announced in a statement that on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, the Aurelia was christened in Bonn. (more…)
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Riviera Travel Adds New Festive, Themed River Cruises for 2026
Riviera Travel has expanded its 2026 offerings with the introduction of a new festive cruise and new themed itineraries. (more…)
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Disabled guests left without vacation after ship collision on the Rhine
The only cruise ship of the Dutch organization De Zonnebloem, which provides fully accessible vacations for people with physical disabilities, has been severely damaged in a collision on the Rhine near Wesel, Germany. (more…)
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Neptun Werft Delivers First of New Series of River Cruise Ships to Viking
After a pause in new river cruise ship construction, Viking is embarking on the next phase of growth for its European river cruise operations which parallels the ongoing expansion in ocean cruising. (more…)
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Viking Takes Delivery Of Newest River Ship In Europe
Viking today announced (March 18, 2025) it has taken delivery of the Viking Nerthus, the company’s newest Viking Longship®. (more…)
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Riverside Luxury Cruises joins CLIA in Australasia
Riverside Luxury Cruises has become the newest member of Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) in Australasia, elevating its brand within CLIA’s growing community of travel agents, cruise lines and industry partners. (more…)
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Antara Cruises Introduces “Artisans of Bengal” on MV Bengal Ganga
Antara Cruises, India’s premier river cruise operator, is thrilled to announce that its celebrated Artisans of Bengalprogram will now be available aboard its boutiquevessel, the MV Bengal Ganga. (more…)
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ASTA River Cruise Expo Draws Record Attendance in Vienna
The American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA) has welcomed more than 1,600 U.S.-based travel advisors and suppliers to Vienna for the sold-out 2025 ASTA River Cruise Expo. (more…)
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Riviera Travel’s EVP Business Development Talks North American Expansion
Poised for rapid expansion in the U.S. and Canada, Riviera Travel North America is, at the same time, launching a new river vessel, the 178-passenger Riviera Radiance, on Europe’s Danube River this year. (more…)
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Antara Cruises and West Bengal Government Sign Landmark Agreement, pledging ₹800 Crore to Boost River Tourism
In a significant move to elevate river tourism and maritime infrastructure in India, Antara Cruiseshas signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)with the West Bengal Transport Departmentat the prestigious Bengal Global Business Summit (BGBS) 2025. (more…)
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AMADEUS Aurea – A New Era in Luxury River Cruising. Innovative Shipbuilding Continues with the Next-Generation AMADEUS Vessel in 2026
Cutting-edge environmental technology meets luxurious design—this philosophy remains at the heart of AMADEUS River Cruises as we proudly introduce our latest ground-breaking vessel. (more…)
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Pandaw’s new two 10 night itineraries on the Brahmaputra River, “All Assam” & “The Hooghly”
Pandaw Cruises recently launched two new 10 night Indian itineraries for their Hooghly River and their All Assam on the Brahmaputra designed to enable passengers to avoid the high cost of Indian hotels and fly in and join the ship directly from the airport and likewise fly out directly. (more…)
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A-ROSA opens bookings for 2026 season. New itinerary highlights. Familiar Premium fare & pricing system
The river cruises of A-ROSA for the 2026 season can be booked from 3 March. In the 2026 season, the 15 ships in the A-ROSA fleet will set sail on over 60 different itineraries in the Rhine/Main/Moselle, Danube, Seine, Rhône/Saône and Douro cruise regions. (more…)
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CroisiEurope announces new luxury ship to offer unique eco-tourism experiences on the Amazon River in South America starting in 2027
Europe’s largest river cruise operator, CroisiEurope, has announced that it is building a new luxury ship that will offer a unique eco-tourism experience on the Amazon. (more…)
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Tauck Reveals Names, First Renderings of New Riverboats. Travel Advisors and Guests Tapped to Name New Ships
Tauck has announced the names and released artist renderings of the two new ships that will be joining its award-winning fleet of riverboats next year. (more…)
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Uniworld to add three new river ships to its fleet in 2027
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises announces the addition of three new Super Ships to its fleet, set to debut in 2027. (more…)
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Dragon Pearl Cave To Unveil “Dreamlike” Dining Experience – Ambassador Cruise, Vietnam
The majestic Dragon Pearl Cave in Vietnam’s north will metamorphose into a restaurant and concert hall from April this year when Asia Premier Cruises (APC) Corporation launches a cave dining experience accompanied by live entertainment. (more…)
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Avalon Waterways’ Survey Reveals River Cruising Trends for 2025
A recent survey of nearly 10,000 past Avalon Waterways cruisers has identified key trends in river cruising preferences for 2025. (more…)
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Culinary Adventures: Aqua Expeditions Reveals 2025 Chef-Hosted Sailings
As the global leader in luxury small-ship expeditions, Aqua Expeditions works with award-winning chefs to take guests on world-class culinary adventures. Sailings feature innovative menus inspired by each destination’s culture using only the best local produce. (more…)
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Scenic Group Announces Sale Through March 2
Scenic Group—encompassing Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours and Emerald Cruises—is offering a limited-time sale for travelers booking a luxury river cruise. (more…)
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CroisiEurope Charters RV Star of Luxor for New Nile Cruises. Savings of $572 per person on select departures
Europe’s largest river cruise operator, CroisiEurope, is setting its sights on Egypt with the introduction of a brand new Nile cruise which will take place on the fully-chartered RV Star of Luxor. (more…)
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Uniworld Announces Comedian Rachel Dratch as Headline Performer for Women-Only Cruise. Award-Winning Actor and Comedian to Join Uniworld’s First-Ever Women-Only Sailing Onboard
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises announces Rachel Dratch, award-winning actor, comedian and author, will join the brand’s first-ever Women-Only Cruise, setting sail on August 24, 2025. (more…)
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A-ROSA reports successful wave season. 2025 season starts in March with new itinerary highlights and flexible fare
A-ROSA Flussschiff GmbH can report an exceptionally strong start to the 2025 season in advance of its official beginning on the rivers. (more…)
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AmaWaterways Expands Chobe River Cruises for 2026
Luxury river cruise specialist AmaWaterways is expanding its presence on Africa’s legendary Chobe River, responding to overwhelming demand for its intimate, wildlife rich river safaris. (more…)
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AmaWaterways appoints new President
AmaWaterways, a leading luxury river cruise line, has announced an update to its executive leadership team, positioning the company for its next phase of growth. (more…)
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Delfin Amazon Cruises Announces Return of Delfin I in April 2025
Delfin Amazon Cruises, the “world’s first Relais & Châteaux cruise company” and a leader in luxury river expeditions in the Upper Peruvian Amazon, has announced the return of the Delfin I in April 2025, following a full-scale, three-month renovation. (more…)
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Uniworld Introduces New Marketing Tools For Travel Advisors. Complimentary access to social media marketing tool Rallio
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises announces the latest resources for the brand’s trusted travel advisors: complimentary access to social media marketing tool Rallio and comprehensive advisor toolkits. (more…)
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A-ROSA sets new kids & teens record: 3,000 children on board in 2024 – Popular family cruises and swimming lessons in the 2025 season
A-ROSA is looking back on a successful 2024 season, which saw record numbers of both total guests and kids & teens. Of the 95,000 A-ROSA guests, almost 3,000 were children up to the age of 15 – an increase of around 7 per cent on both counts. (more…)
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One of the biggest river cruise companies? It’s American Cruise Lines
Here’s something that might surprise you: American Cruise Lines is emerging as one of the world’s largest river cruise operators, even if it never goes near the industry’s main battleground of Europe. (more…)
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AmaWaterways and Smithsonian Journeys Announce Alliance to Offer Co-Branded River Cruises. Ships to Host Exclusive Collection of Smithsonian-crafted Cultural Experiences
AmaWaterways is proud to announce an alliance with Smithsonian Journeys, the travel program of the Smithsonian Institution and a leader in authentic and enriching small-group travel. (more…)
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Transcend marks major milestone with keel laying ceremony
Transcend Cruises, the charter-only river cruise company, has reached a major milestone earlier this week, as the latest phase of hull construction has been reached on its first state-of-the-art, purpose-built vessel for the B2B group market. (more…)
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AmaWaterways Launches “Celebration of Wellness River Cruises”
AmaWaterways is elevating its focus on wellness with the launch of “Celebration of Wellness River Cruises,” offering travelers an experience focused on physical health and mental well-being. (more…)
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CroisiEurope joins CLIA’s Australasian community
French river cruise specialist CroisiEurope has joined Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) as a River Cruise Marketing Affiliate in Australasia, bringing its distinct family-run brand into CLIA’s expanding cruise industry community. (more…)
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Booking Start 2026 with Amadeus River Cruises. Amadeus journeys now with even more excursion and activity options
The 2026 routes with Lueftner Cruises are now available for booking. The newly published travel program once again highlights the state-of-the-art AMADEUS fleet, taking travelers to Europe’s most culturally fascinating regions. (more…)
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Croisieurope Celebrates 30 Years On The Rhône And 25 Years In Venice With Special Anniversary Offers
Europe’s largest river cruise operator, CroisiEurope, is celebrating 30 years on the Rhone and 25 years in Venice with some brand new anniversary offers. (more…)
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Uniworld Announces New Holiday Itinerary Along The Seine For 2025 Season. Setting Sail Roundtrip from Paris
Uniworld – S.S. Joie de Vivre
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises announces the newest addition to its popular Holiday Collection for the 2025 season: the brand-new ‘Magical Parisian Holiday’ itinerary along the Seine. (more…)
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American Cruise Lines Mightiest Season on the Mississippi River
American Cruise Lines is pleased to announce 2025 will be the most exciting season ever on the Mississippi River. This year, the Line is operating five riverboats sailing 12+ itineraries on the Mighty Mississippi and tributaries year-round. (more…)
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Victory Cruise Lines Announces 2026 Great Lakes Season
Victory Cruise Lines has unveiled itineraries for its 2026 season. Comprising 40 voyages that include several new ports and itineraries, the all-inclusive, small ship cruise line is set to take a deeper dive into the Great Lakes during the second season. (more…)
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A-ROSA guests support charitable causes. New Year’s Raffle raises over 10,000 euros for social initiatives
The New Year’s Raffle held on board the A-ROSA fleet at the turn of the year raised a total of 10,600 euros, which the A-ROSA Flussschiff GmbH is donating to three social projects in the Rostock region. (more…)
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A-ROSA expands themed cruises for 2025. New Special & Event Cruises throughout the whole season | Wine & Gusto Cruises on the Rhône and Douro
A-ROSA has expanded its 2025 Special & Event Cruises programme with a new musical cruise, more departure dates across the season including peak summer dates, and longer duration options. (more…)
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