Cruise news (Scylla Cruises-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
Scylla takes delivery of hybrid river cruise ship Lumière
Swiss transport operator Scylla has taken delivery of a newly built river cruise vessel constructed by Vahali Shipyards in Serbia. The 135-metre ship...
March 26, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Riviera Travel UK expands fleet with Riviera Reflection in 2027
The UK-based company and travel brand Riviera Travel has announced that it will expand its European fleet with a new riverboat, Riviera Reflection...
January 22, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Autonomous Dock2Dock voyage marks breakthrough in inland shipping
A significant development in autonomous inland navigation was achieved on October 24th, 2025, when the newbuild riverboat MS Lumière completed...
October 28, 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 - Accidents
Amsterdam to reduce river cruise calls as part of overtourism measures
Several river cruise operators are reshaping itineraries as Amsterdam (Netherlands) moves to reduce river cruise calls by nearly half in the coming...
August 31, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Riviera rebrands as Riviera Travel, unveiling new expansion plans for North America
The UK-based Riviera River Cruises/fleet has initiated a rebranding in North America, adopting the name "Riviera Travel" to align with its...
November 12, 2024 - Cruise Industry
66 Degrees Expeditions China starts polar cruises with Seaventure ship in May 2025
Chinese companies Guangdong Travel Holding Group and Guangdong Port and Shipping Group have launched what they claim is China's first polar...
September 16, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Scylla's fleet (40 river cruise ships) to run on renewable diesel fuel
In a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing sustainability in river cruising, Neste and OK Slurink, a subsidiary of Catom BV specializing in...
July 6, 2024 - Cruise Industry
MS Seaventure ship sold as Scylla plans river fleet expansion
The Swiss owner of Viva Cruises, Scylla AG, has sold its ocean expedition vessel Seaventure and intends to expand its river fleet by 12 ships...
May 29, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Scylla christens 40th river ship, Porto Mirante, in Dusseldorf
The Swiss family-owned cruise ship owner Scylla AG christened its newest riverboat (Porto Mirante) in Dusseldorf Germany on Thursday, May 16th. With...
May 19, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Riviera River Cruises’ MS Lord Byron sets sail with upgrades for 2024 season
Riviera River Cruises’ MS Lord Byron launched her 2024 season following extensive refurbishments to her public areas, cabins, and aft Bistro...
May 12, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Tauck Travel unveils 2025 river and ocean cruises with new itineraries and training initiatives
Tauck Travel USA (Scylla Cruises' charterer) has announced ambitious plans for 2025, featuring a range of captivating river and ocean cruising...
May 10, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Riviera Travel UK releases 2025 European river cruise program
The UK-based company Riviera Travel/fleet has unveiled its 2025 European river cruise program. The itinerary collection is now open for booking and...
November 20, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Riviera River Cruises UK restarts in additional European destinations
The UK-based tour agency/brand Riviera Travel (fleet, Scylla's main riverboat charterer) announced that itineraries in additional European...
September 17, 2021 - Cruise Industry
Godmothers announced for Tauck’s new ms Andorinha riverboat
A couple of Tauck’s top executives, each with 20+ years in the company, are expected to serve as co-godmothers when the line’s new MS...
July 9, 2021