Cruise news (Basel Switzerland-tagged)
- 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
Century Star ship’s Danube deployment signals a new era in European river cruising
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 
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 - Cruise Industry
TUI River Cruises expands fleet with launch of refurbished TUI Ria in 2026
TUI River Cruises is set to expand its fleet in the summer of 2026 with the introduction of TUI Ria, a newly refurbished vessel designed for enhanced...
October 22, 2024 - Cruise Industry
RCI-Royal Caribbean launches exclusive Eurovision-themed cruises for 2025
RCI-Royal Caribbean is offering Eurovision fans 2 exclusive cruises in 2025, combining the excitement of the Eurovision Song Contest with European...
October 19, 2024 - Cruise Industry
AmaWaterways unveils early Christmas Market river cruises in Europe for 2024
Europe's Christmas markets, a beloved holiday tradition, draw visitors from all over the world, offering a festive atmosphere with stalls of...
September 7, 2024 - Cruise Industry
AmaWaterways launches early booking for 2026 river cruises
AmaWaterways has launched its 2026 cruise season ahead of schedule due to robust demand observed for its 2024 and 2025 seasons. Reservations are now...
June 30, 2024 - Cruise Industry
AmaWaterways introduces "Flavors of Burgundy" itinerary featuring renowned vineyards
AmaWaterways has launched its latest French itinerary, "Flavors of Burgundy," featuring a voyage along the Saone River through renowned vineyard...
May 29, 2024