Cruise news (river cruises-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
Ponant’s icebreaker Le Commandant Charcot sets sail for first-ever winter cruise along St. Lawrence...
An icebreaking cruise ship commenced its inaugural winter voyage along the St Lawrence River on Friday, January 17th, offering passengers a unique...
January 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
European Waterways expands fleet with acquisition of Shannon Princess
The UK-based company European Waterways expanded its fleet with the acquisition of Shannon Princess - Ireland's sole luxury hotel barge. The vessel...
January 16, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Krasnaya Kuznitsa (Russia) nears completion of icebreaking river ferries
Krasnaya Kuznitsa, a subsidiary of Russia’s state-owned United Shipbuilding Corporation/USC, has announced that two new ferries intended for...
January 14, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Riverside Cruises UK season 2025-2026 (170+ departures/~130 itineraries in Europe)
The UK-based Riverside Luxury Cruises is set to offer travelers an extensive array of options in 2025, with 170+ departures across ~130 itineraries...
January 11, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Riviera River Cruises UK rebrands as Riviera Travel
The UK-based Riviera River Cruises/fleet has officially transitioned to Riviera Travel, signaling a rebrand that aligns the company’s river...
January 8, 2025 - Cruise Industry
AmaWaterways enhances river cruise experience with complimentary land packages
AmaWaterways introduced complimentary pre- and post-cruise land tour packages for select European river cruises in 2025 and 2026. These offerings...
January 4, 2025 - Cruise Industry
TUI River Cruises introduces flavors of Europe to Summer 2025 menus
TUI River Cruises, TUI UK's river cruise division, is set to enhance its culinary offerings across its European fleet with the introduction of...
December 28, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Uniworld’s Iconic India Tour hits TV screens in January
Uniworld’s India itinerary will be prominently featured in the first two episodes of Channel 5’s upcoming series, Susan Calman’s...
December 27, 2024 - Cruise Industry
NatGeo-Lindblad charters ABN Charaidew II ship for Brahmaputra River cruises in India
National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions secured the 17-cabin riverboat Charaidew II for two new itineraries in India, set to begin in March 2026...
December 26, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Construction begins on Transcend Cruises’ first new river ship
The new travel brand Transcend Cruises, a UK-based shipowner, has commenced construction of its first branded riverboat, marking a significant...
December 15, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Tauck Travel USA expands holiday cruises with new Seine River itinerary in 2025
Tauck Travel USA/fleet has announced the addition of the Seine River to its lineup of year-end holiday market cruises, beginning in 2025. This new...
December 11, 2024 - Cruise Industry
VIDEO: Pandaw's 21-night 4-country Mekong B2B cruise
For travelers seeking a longer Mekong River cruise, Pandaw introduced a 21-night expedition spanning four countries - Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, and...
December 8, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Vahali Shipyards Serbia launches SAGA UK's newest riverboat Spirit of the Moselle
The Serbian shipbuilder Vahali Shipyards Zasavica (Sremska Mitrovica) launched the Spirit of the Moselle. The new riverboat was commissioned by the...
December 6, 2024 - Cruise Industry
ACL-American Cruise Lines introduces new ships and routes for 2025
ACL-American Cruise Lines plans new vessels and itineraries, including the USA's longest river cruise. Guests will have opportunities to explore...
December 4, 2024