Cruise news (Basel Switzerland-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
Century Star ship delivered as Century River Cruises (China) enters the European market
Dutch shipbuilder Concordia Damen has delivered Century Star to Century Cruises (China), marking the Chinese operator’s first newbuild boat for...
June 24, 2026 - Accidents
Swiss Excellence River Cruises fleet expanded with newbuild riverboat Excellence Crown
In 2026, German-speaking maritime and travel industry coverage consistently positions Excellence Cruises as a premium river travel lifestyle brand in...
June 22, 2026 - Cruise Industry
CroisiEurope introduces November Cruise Escapes for 2026 & 2027
CroisiEurope has unveiled its new November Cruise Escapes itinerary collection. This series of river voyages is scheduled for November 2026 and 2027...
June 20, 2026 - Cruise Industry
TUI River Cruises' fleet to expand with new ship TUI Elara in 2027
TUI River Cruises has announced plans to expand its European fleet with the addition of a 5th riverboat, scheduled to enter service in the summer of...
March 9, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Celebrity River Cruises confirms plans for 10 additional newbuilds
Celebrity River Cruises has confirmed plans for 10 additional newbuild vessels, bringing its European river fleet to 20 ships by 2031. The...
January 30, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Riverside Luxury Cruises (UK) opens bookings for 2027 European season
The UK-based Riverside Luxury Cruises has opened bookings for its 2027 European season, offering voyages from early spring through late December with...
December 2, 2025 - Cruise Industry
China's Century River Cruises debut Century Star ship on Danube in 2026
Budapest, Vienna and Bratislava are preparing for increased activity in the higher-end river cruise segment as Century Cruises (China) begins its...
November 30, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Viking Cruises christened 9 new riverboats, including its 100th
In a ceremony held in Basel, Switzerland, the world's largest river shipowner Viking Holding celebrated the christening of its 100th ship, Viking...
October 23, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Viva Cruises unveils its 2027 river programme
Viva Cruises (Scylla's subsidiary and luxury river travel brand) has released its 2027 sailing schedule for its 9-ship fleet, marking the most...
October 20, 2025 - Cruise Industry
MS George Eliot to become first river ship solely for solo cruisers
Riviera Travel UK/fleet has announced that MS George Eliot (owned by the Swiss company Scylla Cruises) will be dedicated exclusively to solo...
September 18, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Emerald Cruises sets 2027 European river cruises on course
Emerald Cruises has commenced pre-bookings for its 2027 European river cruise collection, unlocking access earlier than ever before—a response...
September 10, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Amadeus River Cruises introduces Tailor-Made Fly-Cruise Program in 2026
Amadeus River Cruises has announced the introduction of its “Five-Star Tailor-Made River Cruising” program, which will include return...
August 11, 2025 - Cruise Industry
TUI River Cruises announces expanded Winter 2026-2027 schedule
TUI River Cruises has revealed its most extensive winter schedule to date, with 33 sailings planned across its fleet between November 2026 and April...
June 10, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Luftner-Amadeus River Cruises adds new ship in 2026 - Amadeus Aurea
Luftner's brand Amadeus River Cruises is preparing to introduce its newest vessel - Amadeus Aurea, scheduled to enter service in May 2026 on...
February 9, 2025 - Cruise Industry
TUI River Cruises expands fleet with high-capacity TUI Ria, sailing Rhine & Moselle in 2026
TUI River Cruises has introduced a newly refurbished ship, set to join its fleet as the highest-capacity vessel yet, ready to sail the Rhine and...
October 25, 2024