Viking wins top honours in trusted brands awards
Viking has been awarded top honours in the Reader’s Digest Trusted Branded Awards of Australia for 2025.
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.
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.
Sleighing them: Why Christmas cruises are becoming the fastest selling itinerary on Europe’s rivers this year
Lines like Tauck and APT offer Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve sailings and others like Abercrombie & Kent have a special exotic holiday voyage.
Trafalgar river cruising brings luxury, stories and sustainability to the Rhine and Danube
Cruise Passenger was on the ground in Singapore this May to witness the official launch of Trafalgar River Cruising, the celebrated travel brand’s newest venture into the world of boutique river experiences.
Lindblad Expeditions unveils two new itineraries on the Rhine in 2026
National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions has unveiled two itineraries on the Rhine in 2026 to kickstart its inaugural European river cruise season.
Lindblad Expeditions enters European river cruising, shaking up the industry
A major expedition player has entered into river cruising by partnering with a luxury charter company.
Trafalgar to expand into river cruising with two new ships next year
Tour operator Trafalgar is expanding into river cruising in Europe with the launch of two river ships on the Rhine and Danube next year.
Boom town: River cruise lines launch new itineraries and ships
With new itineraries, new ships, and new destinations, river cruise is booming around the world.
First look: Inside the new all Australian ship, the APT Solara
It is one of the most highly anticipated launches in the river cruise industry, and we take a first look inside the new APT Solara.
How themed cruises are attracting return river cruisers
While food and wine voyages still dominate, there are other themed cruises like wellness and golf itineraries.
