Cruise news (River Cruises-tagged)

American Cruise Lines' newest ship American Melody launched at Chesapeake Salisbury MD
ACL-American Cruise Lines announced the launch (float out) of its newest riverboat - American Melody, at Chesapeake Shipbuilding - shipyard in...
November 25, 2020
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VIVA Cruises launches North and Baltic Seas cruises on MS Seaventure
The river cruise travel brand "Viva Cruises" (fleet) announced it is launching 4 new itineraries on the North Sea and Baltic Sea onboard the company...
November 21, 2020
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American Cruise Lines introduces interior concepts of its new modern riverboats
ACL-American Cruise Lines unveiled 10+ images showcasing the interior spaces of the company's new class of modern riverboats. The release marked the...
November 20, 2020
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Scenic and Emerald introduce ‘Super Earlybird’ offers on cruises in 2022
Scenic Cruises And Tours and Emerald Cruises released a new "Super Earlybird" promo sale featuring savings of up to 30% on all 2022 itineraries...
November 15, 2020
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Aqua Expedition resumes Peruvian Amazon cruises
With Peruvian borders opening up to international and regional travel, the river cruise company Aqua Expedition announced the resumption of its...
November 10, 2020
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34% of ocean cruisers to consider a river cruise vacation in 2021
A new study by Riviera River Cruises (Scylla's main boat charterer) has found that 1/3 (34%) of past ocean cruisers are considering taking a river...
November 10, 2020
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AQSC-American Queen Steamboat Company announces 2021 Special Edition Voyages
AQSC-American Queen Steamboat Company announced its 2021 Special Edition Voyages. With itineraries featuring exceptional cruise programming aboard...
November 9, 2020
Cruise Industry
10 crew test COVID-positive on Thurgau Chopin riverboat
A river cruise ship has once again become a spot for a COVID outbreak - Thurgau Chopin (MS Frederic Chopin). As specified in a note from...
November 6, 2020
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TUI extends suspension of sailings and delays launch of new river ships
TUI announced it is extending the suspension of sailings in 2020. Voyages operated by the brand's cruise line, Marella, will be paused up to and...
November 3, 2020
Cruise Industry
Emerald Waterways shows why "small ship cruising is the future of cruise travel"
Emerald Waterways continue innovating to show their passengers why "small ship cruising is the future of cruise travel." Emerald Waterways&rsquo...
November 2, 2020
Cruise Industry
ACL-American Cruise Lines' ever-biggest Mississippi season (2021)
ACL-American Cruise Lines planned its biggest season ever on the Mississippi River for 2021; introducing a pair of new modern riverboats, a new Music...
November 2, 2020
Cruise Industry
Rising COVID-19 cases force cruise lines to cancel sailings in Europe
New lockdown measures in France and Germany this week due to fast-rising numbers of COVID cases forced at least 6 cruise shipping companies to cancel...
October 30, 2020
Cruise Industry
TUI River Cruises and Marella open bookings for 2022 summer sailings
TUI River Cruises and Marella Cruises UK announced they will open bookings for their 2022 summer programmes on November 5, 2020. TUI also revealed...
October 30, 2020
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60 passengers on MS Swiss Crystal test positive for COVID-19
MS Swiss Crystal (riverboat owned by Scylla AG) completed a 7-night cruise from Passau to Frankfurt am Main along the rivers Danube and Main on...
October 28, 2020
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Scenic Cruises introduces 2021-2022 Southeast Asia offerings
The luxury travel brand Scenic Cruises & Tours announced its new Southeast Asia vacation offerings, detailed in the 2021-2022 “Exotic...
October 27, 2020
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