The river revolution: The big trends for the next 12 months
There are some big changes in river cruising as the average age of passengers falls and the focus turns to new destinations and experiences.
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There are some big changes in river cruising as the average age of passengers falls and the focus turns to new destinations and experiences.
Viking has announced the launch of ten new pre- and post-hotel extensions on select European and Egyptian river itineraries.
Uniworld has added a new departure date for its Douro River itinerary.
The cruise line will be hosting after-dark shore excursions in towns and cities like Avignon, Budapest, Vienna, and much more.
Viking River Cruise fleet expands with six new ships, more in Egypt and southeast Asia.
Read about AmaWaterways’ new ship, AmaLilia, the line’s second river ship to cruise the magnificent Nile.
Read about Tauck’s river cruise destinations, their two new ships and why you should travel with the line.
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