Cruise news (River Cruises-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
TUI enhances Danube River cruise offerings with new Birmingham-Budapest flight route for Summer 2026
In response to increasing demand for river cruise experiences in Central Europe, TUI Airways has announced the introduction of a new direct...
May 27, 2025 - Cruise Industry
VIVA Cruises introduces VIVA Boutique: a new standard in Seine River luxury cruising
VIVA Cruises (fleet) is set to launch its premium sub-brand, VIVA Boutique, in May 2026, marking a significant expansion into the luxury river cruise...
May 19, 2025 - Cruise Industry
A-ROSA marks 2 decades of Rhone River cruises with enhanced itineraries and shipboard celebrations
In May 2025, A-ROSA Flussschiff GmbH commemorates the 20th anniversary of its vessels A-ROSA LUNA and A-ROSA STELLA operating on the Rhone River in...
May 12, 2025 - Accidents
127 passengers evacuated after riverboat Bijou du Rhone collides with barge near Sablons
In the early hours of May 11th, the riverboat MS Bijou du Rhône, operated by Nicko Cruises, collided with a barge on the Rhone River near...
May 11, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Pandaw to expand Red River cruises with RV Hanoi Pandaw ship in 2026
Pandaw Cruises has announced the addition of a new vessel, the RV Hanoi Pandaw, to its fleet, scheduled to commence operations on November 1, 2026...
May 7, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Lindblad Expeditions launches European river voyages in 2026 with Transcend Cruises' boats
Lindblad Expeditions has entered into a multi-year charter agreement with Transcend Cruises/fleet, marking its inaugural venture into European river...
May 6, 2025 - Cruise Industry
AmaWaterways expands Douro River operations with new vessel AmaSintra
AmaWaterways has expanded its fleet on Portugal’s Douro River with the introduction of AmaSintra, a new 102-guest vessel that commenced...
April 18, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Transcend Cruises unveils names and specifications for inaugural B2B riverboats
The new charter-only river cruise operator Transcend Cruises has announced the names of its first two purpose-built vessels designed specifically for...
April 17, 2025 - Cruise Industry
AmaWaterways starts cruises on Colombia's Magdalena River
On April 12, 2025, AmaWaterways initiated its inaugural voyage along Colombia's Magdalena River with the launch of the boat AmaMagdalena. This...
April 17, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Emerald Cruises adds two superyachts (Raiya, Xara) and a riverboat (Lumi) in 2026-2027
Emerald Cruises has announced fleet expansion plans with the addition of two superyachts and a riverboat, scheduled for deliveries in 2027. The boat...
April 7, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Riviera Travel UK expands 2026 cruise portfolio with new voyages and themed itineraries
The UK-based Riviera Travel/fleet has expanded its 2026 cruise portfolio with the introduction of new festive sailings and themed itineraries. The...
April 1, 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
Viking expands Seine River fleet with Viking Nerthus ship
Viking officially took delivery of its newest Viking Longship Viking Nerthus on March 18th, 2025. The boat was presented at Meyer’s Neptun...
March 20, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Uniworld to mark 50th anniversary with new ship, world cruise, and special sailings in 2026
In celebration of its 50th anniversary, Uniworld Boutique River Cruises will introduce a new river vessel, expanded itineraries, and a milestone 50...
March 20, 2025 - Cruise Industry
ASTA announces 2026 River Cruise Expo in Amsterdam (Netherlands)
The American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA) has announced that its 5th annual River Cruise Expo will convene in Amsterdam (Netherlands) from March...
March 16, 2025