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We bring you the latest news on all the latest happenings in the world of river cruising. River Cruise Passenger provides Australian travellers with up-to-date news articles on new cruise ships, exciting destinations, shore excursions, and more. Check our news section regularly to get the scoop on recently launched river cruise ships. Discover details and images of new vessels from lines like Viking, Avalon Waterways, APT and Scenic. Additionally, learn about innovative ship designs and amenities for an unparalleled on-water experience. Moreover, get inspired for your next river cruise vacation by reading our destination spotlights. We cover trending and emerging river ports across the globe – from marquee European cities to lesser-known gems in Asia and South America. In addition, peruse sample itineraries to help plan your perfect cruise. Gain insider tips by browsing our latest excursion features. Read about active walking tours, immersive cultural experiences, once-in-a-lifetime special excursions and more ways to experience ports. Also, see reviews of new shore tour offerings for cruise lines. Furthermore, this site also reports on important industry news like new safety protocols, travel restrictions, deals and more to help you cruise with confidence. Want to stay current on all aspects of river cruising? Bookmark our site for a frequently updated mix of news articles, ship profiles, destination guides and insider advice tailored for Australian travellers. Whether you’re dreaming of a Danube Waltz cruise, sailing the Mekong, or charting the Nile, River Cruise Passenger puts the world of river cruising at your fingertips. Discover the newest ships, itineraries and excursions for an extraordinary river journey.
Avalon Waterways extends their suspension of river cruises
Avalon Waterways today announced they will be extending their suspended sailings of river cruises, across all destinations, until 30 June 2020 due to the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak. The announcement also includes all of the affiliated brands […]
Major river cruise lines pause sailings around the world
Avalon Waterways, AmaWaterways with APT, Travelmarvel Crystal Cruises and Teeming River Cruises have joined the growing list of river cruise lines cancelling their sailings amid the Covid-19 outbreak. They join Scenic, Viking and Uniworld with […]
Scenic joins Viking and Uniworld in pausing cruises due to coronavirus
Scenic and Evergreen have suspended cruising until April 30 due to the coronavirus pandemic. The line joins Viking, which suspended sailings until April 30, and Uniworld, which has also stopped itineraries until April 23. Glen […]
Viking Mekong cruise quarantined in Cambodia after passenger test positive for COVID-19
Three passengers on Viking’s Mekong ship have tested positive for COVID-19 as the ship is docked and quarantined in Kampong Cham, Cambodia. The first passenger who tested positive on Tuesday was a 65-year-old British woman […]
