Cruise news (river cruises-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
Viking Mississippi ship makes first-ever call at La Crosse’s Riverside Park WI
As part of her maiden voyage, the 450-ft-long Viking Mississippi ship arrived at La Crosse’s Riverside Park (Wisconsin) in the early hours of...
September 6, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Viking Mississippi ship departs from downtown St. Paul on inaugural cruise
On Saturday, September 3, a 386-passenger luxury river cruise ship (custom-built for the Mississippi River) docked at Lambert’s Landing in...
September 4, 2022 - Cruise Industry
ACL-American Cruise Lines' newest riverboat American Symphony christened in Natchez (Mississippi)
ACL-American Cruise Lines announced that its new riverboat - American Symphony, had been christened on August 30th in Natchez (Mississippi) - her...
September 1, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Viking names its newest river ship, Viking Osiris, in Luxor (Egypt)
Viking on Tuesday, August 22nd, officially named its newest riverboat - Viking Osiris, with a celebration in Luxor (Egypt). As part of the event...
August 25, 2022 - Cruise Industry
River cruise ship Aqua Mekong returns to Vietnam and Cambodia in September
The river cruise ship Aqua Mekong returns to Vietnam and Cambodia in September to unravel the legends surrounding the Mekong Delta. On the...
August 19, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Viking Cruises' newest riverboat Viking Saigon begins inaugural season in Southeast Asia
Viking announced that its newest riverboat, Viking Saigon, had begun her inaugural season in Southeast Asia. The 80-passenger ship is purpose...
August 13, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Chesapeake Shipbuilding delivers to ACL-American Cruise Lines the boat American Symphony
The newest river boat for the Mississippi River successfully passed sea trials late last week and is on her way to New Orleans for the start of her...
August 10, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Amadeus Cruises’ 17th riverboat Amadeus Cara joins fleet
On June 29, the 17th new riverboat - MS Amadeus Cara, joined the fleet of Amadeus River Cruises. The vessel was christened by Godmother Anna Luftner...
August 8, 2022 - Cruise Industry
VIDEO: AmaWaterways christens newest ship AmaLucia in Rudesheim, Germany
River cruise line AmaWaterways celebrated the official christening of its newest riverboat - AmaLucia, with a festive ceremony in Rudesheim am Rhein...
August 7, 2022 - Accidents
Viking Gymir river cruise ship evacuated due to possible battery explosion
Dutch officials are currently investigating an explosion onboard a Viking longship docked in Amsterdam as a likely malfunction of the boat’s...
July 29, 2022 - Cruise Industry
ACL-American Cruise Lines launches first-ever California voyage (ship American Jazz)
ACL-American Cruise Lines announced it is expanding cruise offerings to California with a brand new 8-day itinerary from San Francisco beginning in...
July 25, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Emerald Cruises’ newest riverboat Emerald Luna christened in Amsterdam (Netherlands)
Emerald Cruises’ newest Star-ship Emerald Luna, was christened on Thursday, July 21, during a ceremony in Amsterdam (Netherlands). The...
July 22, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Riviera River Cruises UK launches new France itinerary in 2023
Riviera Travel River Cruises UK (fleet) announced it will debut a new 11-day itinerary on the Saone and Rhone rivers in France in 2023. Marilyn...
July 6, 2022 - Accidents
Viking Cruises again cancels Octantis cruise ship call in Houghton (Michigan)
Due to a fog advisory and high winds forecasted for June 29th, Viking Cruises canceled its scheduled visit to Houghton (Michigan USA) Wednesday...
July 1, 2022 - Cruise Industry
AmaWaterways launches 2nd river cruise ship in Egypt - AmaLilia
AmaWaterways announced it will launch a 2nd river cruise ship to sail in Egypt. AmaLilia is scheduled to debut on the Nile River in 2024...
June 24, 2022