Cruise news (river cruises-tagged)
- 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...
April 7, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Riviera Travel UK expands 2026 cruise portfolio with new voyages and themed itineraries
The UK-based Riviera Travel 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 - Cruise Industry
Antara Cruises (India) unveils 'Artisans of Bengal' on RV Bengal Ganga ship
Antara Cruises has announced that its esteemed 'Artisans of Bengal' program is now available aboard the boutique vessel, RV Bengal Ganga. This 7...
March 15, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Antara Cruises (India) and West Bengal Government sign agreement to boost river tourism
Antara Cruises has formalized a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the West Bengal Transport Department during the Bengal Global Business Summit...
March 14, 2025 - Cruise Industry
AmaWaterways and Smithsonian Journeys announce 2026 European river cruise partnership
AmaWaterways has announced a collaboration with Smithsonian Journeys to offer exclusive cultural and educational experiences on select European river...
March 11, 2025 - Cruise Industry
A-ROSA opens bookings for 2026 river cruise season
On March 3rd, the UK-based A-ROSA Cruises opened bookings for its 2026 season. AROSA's fleet of 15 boats will operate 60+ distinct itineraries...
March 8, 2025 - Cruise Industry
CroisiEurope launches in 2027 a new luxury houseboat for Amazon cruises
Europe’s largest river cruise company CroisiEurope will introduce a 32-guest luxury boat in 2027, marking its debut in South American waters...
March 7, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises to introduce 3 new Super Ships in 2027
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises has announced plans to expand its fleet with 3 new Super Ships (SS-named), scheduled to debut in 2027. These boats...
March 3, 2025 - Accidents
11 dead, 5 missing after ferry and oil spill vessel crash on Yuanshui River (China)
On Tuesday morning, February 25th, a collision occurred on the Yuanshui River in Hunan province (China) between a small ferry and a larger oil spill...
March 1, 2025