Cruise news (river cruises-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
Celebrity launches new river ships Compass and Seeker for 2027 season
Celebrity Cruises now turns its prow toward Europe’s inland waterways, introducing a pair of river vessels—the Celebrity Compass and...
September 4, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Viking Gyda riverboat delivered at Viana do Castelo to cruise the Douro
On August 29th, 2025, Viking formally received its newest river vessel, the Viking Gyda, constructed specifically for service on Portugal’s...
September 1, 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
Celebrity announces 2027 river cruise program on the Rhine and Danube
Celebrity Cruises, long established as a name synonymous with refined ocean travel, has announced its entry into the river cruise sector, with...
August 23, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Nile cruiser Viking Amun delivered at Cairo Shipyard for Egypt program
Massara Shipyard delivered to Viking the newest Nile River cruise ship, Viking Amun, following a handover ceremony at the shipyard in Cairo...
August 21, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Scenic Group opens 2027 European river cruise bookings ahead of schedule
Scenic Group has commenced pre-booking for its 2027 European river cruise collection, marking the earliest release of itineraries in the company...
August 15, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Victoria Cruise Lines (China) to debut еlectric-hybrid ship on the Yangtze River
The Chinese river cruise company Victoria Cruise Lines will introduce its newest vessel, Victoria Isabella, on the Yangtze River during an...
August 13, 2025 - Cruise Industry
AmaWaterways expands Smithsonian Journeys partnership with 42 new river cruises in 2027
AmaWaterways has confirmed 42 additional sailings for 2027 in partnership with Smithsonian Journeys, the travel program of the Smithsonian...
August 12, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Amsterdam plans reduction in river cruise ship calls to address overtourism
The city of Amsterdam (Netherlands) has announced its intention to limit annual river cruise calls to 1,150 vessels as part of a broader tourism...
August 12, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Amadeus River Cruises introduces Tailor-Made Fly-Cruise Program in 2026
Amadeus River Cruises has announced the introduction of its “Five-Star Tailor-Made River Cruising” program, which will include return...
August 11, 2025 - Cruise Industry
ACL-American Cruise Lines adds Revolutionary War Cruise to extended 2026 offerings
ACL-American Cruise Lines has introduced a new itinerary for 2026 in observance of the 250th anniversary of the USA. The newly announced 32-day...
August 5, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Avalon Waterways introduces late-season “Cosy Cruise Collection” for 2025
Avalon Waterways has announced a new offering for late 2025, launching its “Cosy Cruise Collection” designed for travelers seeking a...
July 31, 2025 - Cruise Industry
TUI River Cruises introduces new onboard venues aboard TUI Bahareya for upcoming Nile sailings
TUI River Cruises has revealed the newly developed onboard venues aboard the TUI Bahareya ship, scheduled to commence its maiden voyage along the...
July 26, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Smithsonian Journeys resumes Mississippi River cruises with historic commentary onboard
Smithsonian Journeys is reintroducing a Mississippi River itinerary to its cruise portfolio for the first time since 2019, marking its return to USA...
July 24, 2025 - Cruise Industry
APT Travel Group launches APT Luxury brand and 2 new European river liners
Australia’s largest family-owned river cruise and tour operator APT Travel Group has launched APT Luxury, its newly elevated brand...
July 23, 2025