Cruise news (River Cruises-tagged)
Avalon Waterways expands European schedule 2027 with new CruiseTour itineraries
Avalon Waterways has introduced three new Cruise & Tour itineraries for 2027, combining guided land touring with river cruising to create longer...
May 30, 2026- Cruise Industry
Riviera Rhapsody cruise ship to join Riviera Travel UK in 2028
The UK-based Riviera Travel will expand its European fleet with the introduction of Riviera Rhapsody, scheduled to enter service in April 2028...
May 27, 2026 - Cruise Industry
ACL's newest ship American Encore starts cruises on the Columbia and Snake rivers
American Cruise Lines/ACL has formally christened its newest vessel, American Encore, during its inaugural cruise on the Columbia and Snake Rivers...
May 22, 2026 - Cruise Industry
VIVA Cruises christens VIVA BEYOND, the first riverboat in ithe premium VIVA Boutique fleet
Scylla's VIVA Cruises has formally christened VIVA BEYOND, the inaugural vessel in the company’s new premium VIVA Boutique collection, during a...
May 20, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Viking introduces zero-emission motor coach for European river guests
Viking River Cruises introduced its first fully electric motor coach for guest transportation in Europe, placing the bus in Vienna to serve the...
May 18, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Scenic Group schedules 2027 President’s Cruise (ship Emerald Lumi)
Scenic Group has announced details of its 2027 President’s Cruise, revealing the programme during a special onboard presentation as the company...
May 11, 2026 - Cruise Industry
AmaWaterways christens second Colombian river ship, AmaMelodia
On the Magdalena River, where commercial navigation has in recent years given way to renewed passenger operations, AmaWaterways has formally named...
April 29, 2026 - Cruise Industry
VIVA Cruises to launch boutique line with Paris christening of VIVA BEYOND
VIVA Cruises is preparing to mark the entry of its first boutique vessel, VIVA BEYOND, with a christening ceremony scheduled for May 8th on the Seine...
April 27, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Riverside Luxury Cruises to introduce Riverside Mahler as fleet expansion continues
Riverside Luxury Cruises has confirmed plans to expand its fleet with the introduction of Riverside Mahler (originally Crystal Mahler) in 2028...
April 15, 2026 - Cruise Industry
CroisiEurope marks 50 years with Strasbourg gala and fleet milestones
The French river cruise operator CroisiEurope marked its 50th anniversary with a large-scale celebration held in the port of Strasbourg, France...
April 10, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Viking expands Brahmaputra schedule with additional India river cruises through 2029
Viking River Cruises has opened bookings for additional voyages in India scheduled for 2027, 2028 and 2029. The newly released sailings will include...
April 7, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Viking River Cruises expands Nile fleet with new ships Ptah and Sekhmet
Viking River Cruises has reached a further construction milestone in the development of its Egypt fleet with the float out of two new boats, Viking...
April 4, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Windstar Cruises introduces River-to-Ocean concept aboard Star Explorer
For travel advisors guiding clients who hesitate between a river voyage and an ocean passage, Windstar Cruises has set a new course. The company is...
April 1, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Transcend Cruises orders 2 additional river ships to expand charter fleet
Transcend Cruises, a charter-only river cruise shipowner focused on the group travel market, has confirmed the signing of an order for two additional...
March 29, 2026 - Cruise Industry
TUI River Cruises unveils 2 new-build ships during TUI Aria christening event
TUI River Cruises has announced the signing of two newbuild riverboats, marking the next stage in the development of its fleet. The announcement was...
March 28, 2026