CroisiEurope reveals new Belgian Christmas markets cruise
The sailing will be onboard the MS Raymonde which caters for just 22 passengers.
Rivercruise Category: News
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.
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Cancer survivor Zoe is our Avalon Rhine river cruise winner – but she’ll miss her 13 grandchildren
Congratulations to Zoe George, the winner of our European River Cruise of a Lifetime competition! She’ll embark on a 10-day luxury river cruise with a lucky guest— a journey valued at $22,420, including return flights worth up to $5000.
Exclusive: 2026 bookings are outpacing 2025 – river cruise lines warn book early
Despite the economic uncertainty this year, river cruise lines say bookings have remained strong and reservations for 2026 are already outpacing this year.
South America booms as CroisiEurope starts sailings on the Amazon from Brazil
The line will offer 11-day voyages on the new Brasilian Dream that will take guests to visit major parks and UNESCO sites.
How cruisers are looking for more active and immersive shore excursions
Cruise lines are looking for more unique and immersive shore excursions as river cruisers are getting younger.
Discover the secrets of the Peruvian Amazon river with Delfin Amazon Cruises
Delfin Amazon Cruises is on a major drive to entice Australians to discover the secrets of the Peruvian Amazonia onboard its refurbished, flagship ship, Delphin I.
Buy now! Lines warn prices are rising, and the only way to beat river cruising’s surging popularity is to book quickly
Some cruise lines are seeing increases of 20 per cent in river cruise fares over just a two-year period.
River cruise lines say solo travellers are the fastest growing demographic
Solo travellers are one of the fastest-growing demographics booking river cruises, prompting lines to add more capacity for singles.
Celebrity River Cruises to be all-inclusive when it launches in 2027
Celebrity has teased new details around its new river cruise offerings inclusing where the ships will sail.
