Cruise news (Avalon Waterways-tagged)
- Accidents
Viking River Cruises resumes Nile operations amid regional tensions
Viking River Cruises announced that it would resume Nile River cruises on March 12th, following an earlier decision to suspend all departures for the...
March 7, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Avalon Waterways expands 2026 Christmas Market river cruises
Avalon Waterways has increased its Christmas Market river cruise schedule for 2026, adding 7 new departures. It raised Avalon's capacity...
December 15, 2025 - Accidents
Amsterdam to reduce river cruise calls as part of overtourism measures
Several river cruise operators are reshaping itineraries as Amsterdam (Netherlands) moves to reduce river cruise calls by nearly half in the coming...
August 31, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Avalon Waterways introduces late-season “Cosy Cruise Collection” for 2025
Avalon Waterways has announced a new offering for late 2025, launching its “Cosy Cruise Collection” designed for travelers seeking a...
July 31, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Avalon Waterways expands to Bordeaux with new river cruise itinerary
Avalon Waterways has officially launched homeporting operations from Bordeaux (France), introducing a new itinerary along the Garonne and Dordogne...
March 27, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Avalon Alegria ship debuts on the Douro River with sophisticated design and immersive itineraries
Avalon Alegria ship, purpose-built for operations on the Douro River in Portugal, is the latest addition to Avalon Waterways’ fleet and the...
November 29, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Olympics impact French river cruise demand for Summer 2024
Last-minute bookings and heightened demand for Rhine and Douro sailings have defined this summer's trends in European river cruising. While cruises...
July 29, 2024 - Accidents
TUI Isla passengers flown home after Danube River flooding incident
TUI River Cruises had to evacuate 140+ passengers from TUI Isla ship due to complications arising from rising water levels on the Danube, which...
June 7, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Avalon Waterways celebrates christening of Avalon Alegria on Douro River
Travel enthusiasts gathered on the rain-drenched banks of Portugal's Douro River in Pinhao last Thursday (March 28th) to witness the christening of...
March 29, 2024 - Accidents
River cruise companies cancel post-voyage extensions in Israel
Major river cruise companies operating on the Nile River in Egypt have adjusted their cruisetour itineraries in response to the recent events in...
October 15, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Avalon Waterways adding new departures to meet 2023-2024 river cruise demands
Avalon Waterways reported its strongest first-quarter sales season ever. From witnessing an increase in reservations across France on the Seine...
May 15, 2023 - Accidents
River cruise lines cancel European sailings after Austria locks down borders
After Austria temporarily locked down its borders and banned entry for international visitors through at least December 13, 2021, the unexpected...
November 27, 2021 - Cruise Industry
Avalon Waterways expanding Storyteller Series to include an “All For You” cruise
Avalon Waterways announced it had expanded its Storyteller Series to include a brand new “All For You” voyage, featuring the American...
September 27, 2021 - Cruise Industry
Avalon Waterways offers more Active & Discovery cruises 2022
The "Active & Discovery" cruises of Avalon Waterways (land tour program with Avalon Choice excursions) are due to be more widely available in...
April 28, 2021 - Cruise Industry
Avalon Waterways requires COVID vaccination, negative test or virus immunity
The river cruise company Avalon Waterways announced updates to its pre-cruise Health & Safety Protocols including proof of COVID vaccines...
February 10, 2021