Cruise news (Scylla Cruises-tagged)
- 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
Viva Cruises unveils its 2027 river programme
Viva Cruises (Scylla's subsidiary and luxury river travel brand) has released its 2027 sailing schedule for its 9-ship fleet, marking the most...
October 20, 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
VIVA ENJOY sets sail on first Gourmet Danube Voyage
VIVA Cruises has scheduled an epicurean travel experience with its inaugural gourmet river cruise on VIVA ENJOY. This maiden voyage (titled Gourmet...
July 13, 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
Viva Cruises christens newest ship Viva Enjoy in Dusseldorf (Germany)
Viva Cruises, a prominent European river cruise operator (Scylla's subsidiary) christened its newest boat - Viva Enjoy, during a ceremony held on...
January 17, 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
VIVA Cruises launches boutique riverboat VIVA BEYOND in 2026
The European ship travel brand VIVA Cruises (fleet) is elevating its offerings with the launch of the new VIVA Boutique product, designed to provide...
October 11, 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 AG and VIVA Cruises expand into Indian market with new partnership
Scylla AG (shipowner/parrent company) and its brand VIVA Cruises/fleet have partnered with Global India Reps to expand their river cruise offerings...
August 18, 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
Viva Cruises launches new winter itineraries on the Seine River
Viva Cruises (fleet) is introducing a new series of winter cruises on the Seine River later this year. 7 itineraries are available, including...
June 7, 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