Cruise news (River Cruises-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
Transcend Cruises welcomes first purpose-built charter river ship MS Connect
Transcend Cruises has officially welcomed MS Connect, the company's first purpose-built river cruise ship dedicated exclusively to the charter market...
August 7, 2026 - Accidents
Low water levels disrupt river cruise shipping operations across Europe
Record-low water levels caused by prolonged drought and extreme summer temperatures are disrupting river navigation across Europe, forcing cruise...
August 6, 2026 - Cruise Industry
VIVA Cruises introduces limited-time group offer for 2026 and 2027 river voyages
VIVA Cruises has launched a limited-time promotion for group bookings across its entire 2026 and 2027 river cruise programme, offering complimentary...
August 3, 2026 - Accidents
Douro River reaches capacity for river cruise ships
The Port Authority of the Douro informed river cruise companies in March that the Douro River has reached its maximum capacity for cruise ships...
August 2, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Transcend Cruises reveals yacht-inspired design for first purpose-built river cruise ship
Transcend Cruises has unveiled the design of its first purpose-built river cruise vessel, introducing a yacht-inspired concept developed in...
July 30, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Viking River Cruises took delivery of newest Longship Viking Dagur
On July 29th, Viking took delivery of Viking Dagur - the European fleet's newest Longship-class vessel. The 190-passenger vessel was constructed at...
July 30, 2026 - Cruise Industry
TUI River Cruises marks float-out of first purpose-built vessel, TUI Luzia
On July 29th, TUI River Cruises announced a key construction milestone with the float-out of TUI Luzia, the brand's first purpose-built riverboat, at...
July 29, 2026 - Accidents
All passengers evacuated after Viking River Cruises' Longship Ullur ran aground on the Danube
Bulgarian Border Police have completed the evacuation of all 186 passengers from the Viking River Cruises' Longship Viking Ullur after the...
July 28, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Scylla's VIVA Cruises launches AI-powered Travel Advisor for river cruise bookings
Scylla's subsidiary VIVA Cruises has introduced a bespoke artificial intelligence platform designed to support travel agents and customers in...
July 27, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Pandaw Cruises expands Kerala Backwaters schedule with second riverboat and new itineraries
Pandaw Cruises is expanding its Kerala Backwaters programme following strong demand for its inaugural sailings, introducing a second vessel and a new...
July 27, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Century Vision ship to debut on Yangtze River cruises in China ahead of global expansion
Century Cruises is preparing to introduce its newest river cruise vessel, Century Vision, on its signature 4-day Yangtze River itineraries between...
July 26, 2026 - Accidents
Phoenix Reisen's river cruise ship Anna Katharina damaged after collision with Freudenau lock in...
The river cruise vessel Anna Katharina sustained bow damage after colliding with a lock at the Freudenau hydropower plant on the Danube in Vienna...
July 26, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises expands fleet with 3 new ships for 2028
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises has announced the introduction of three new vessels in 2028 - SS Helen, SS Clara, and RV Mekong Mystique, expanding...
July 23, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Antara Cruises (India) announces USD 52M investment to expand Brahmaputra River's fleet
Antara Cruises has announced plans to invest more than ₹500 crore (~US$52M) over the next 5 years to strengthen the Brahmaputra as India's leading...
July 22, 2026 - Cruise Industry
VIVA Cruises unveils 2027 programme with new ships and itineraries
VIVA Cruises has launched its 2027 programme, marking the earliest and most comprehensive annual deployment in the company's history. The new season...
July 21, 2026