Cruise news (river cruises-tagged)

10 crew test COVID-positive on Thurgau Chopin riverboat
A river cruise ship has once again become a spot for a COVID outbreak - Thurgau Chopin (MS Frederic Chopin). As specified in a note from...
November 6, 2020
Accidents
TUI extends suspension of sailings and delays launch of new river ships
TUI announced it is extending the suspension of sailings in 2020. Voyages operated by the brand's cruise line, Marella, will be paused up to and...
November 3, 2020
Cruise Industry
Emerald Waterways shows why "small ship cruising is the future of cruise travel"
Emerald Waterways continue innovating to show their passengers why "small ship cruising is the future of cruise travel." Emerald Waterways&rsquo...
November 2, 2020
Cruise Industry
ACL-American Cruise Lines' ever-biggest Mississippi season (2021)
ACL-American Cruise Lines planned its biggest season ever on the Mississippi River for 2021; introducing a pair of new modern riverboats, a new Music...
November 2, 2020
Cruise Industry
Rising COVID-19 cases force cruise lines to cancel sailings in Europe
New lockdown measures in France and Germany this week due to fast-rising numbers of COVID cases forced at least 6 cruise shipping companies to cancel...
October 30, 2020
Cruise Industry
TUI River Cruises and Marella open bookings for 2022 summer sailings
TUI River Cruises and Marella Cruises UK announced they will open bookings for their 2022 summer programmes on November 5, 2020. TUI also revealed...
October 30, 2020
Cruise Industry
60 passengers on MS Swiss Crystal test positive for COVID-19
MS Swiss Crystal (riverboat owned by Scylla AG) completed a 7-night cruise from Passau to Frankfurt am Main along the rivers Danube and Main on...
October 28, 2020
Cruise Industry
Scenic Cruises introduces 2021-2022 Southeast Asia offerings
The luxury travel brand Scenic Cruises & Tours announced its new Southeast Asia vacation offerings, detailed in the 2021-2022 “Exotic...
October 27, 2020
Cruise Industry
Emerald Waterways offers savings for 2021-2022 Mekong River cruise season
Emerald Waterways river cruise line is offering savings for their 2021-2022 Mekong River cruise season through Vietnam and Cambodia aboard the...
October 24, 2020
Cruise Industry
Uniworld River Cruises to use self-disinfecting coating on all vessels
Uniworld River Cruises (part of The Travel Corporation) contracted with Danish company CleanCoat AS in order to employ its ACT CleanCoat solution...
October 23, 2020
Cruise Industry
Vodohod signs strategic partnership agreement to provide direct presence in Asia
Vodohod Russian River Cruises signed on Wednesday, October 21, a strategic partnership agreement with Tam Wing Kun Holdings Ltd to provide the...
October 23, 2020
Cruise Industry
AmaWaterways suspends remaining 2020 river cruise season
AmaWaterways announced the suspension of its remaining river cruise season for 2020. The suspension will see all of the company’s remaining...
October 21, 2020
Cruise Industry
Viking Cruises introduces 4 updated Oberammergau itineraries for The Passion Play 2022
Viking River Cruises announced 4 updated Oberammergau (Germany) itineraries in 2022 which will offer the opportunity to see The Passion Play from the...
October 19, 2020
Cruise Industry
AmaWaterways announces extended booking deadline and new offer for 2021-2022 river cruises
AmaWaterways introduced its new Solo Traveler offer as well as the extension of special offers for travel in 2021-2022. Passengers can book with...
October 18, 2020
Cruise Industry
Riviera River Cruises offers special Blue Danube itinerary 2021
The UK-based river cruise company Riviera Travel offers a special departure of its Blue Danube itinerary for 2021 hosted by cruise expert Ralph...
October 16, 2020
Cruise Industry