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“I never saw the ship” – police tell of claims from captain in Budapest disaster

The Ukrainian captain of the Viking Sigyn is expected to be charged by Hungarian prosecutors after the river ship collided with a small tourist vessel on the Danube River, killing 28 tourists on May 29. […]

Uniworld reveals new luxurious ship for the Douro River

Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection has revealed pictures of its new ship, the S.S São Gabriel. She is set to debut on the Douro River in Portugal in April 2020. She will be one of […]

Lessons for all cruisers from the Scenic court case

Scenic recently figured in an important legal tussle with its passengers over how they were treated when schedules were disrupted by conditions that made cruising difficult.

Cheers: river cruise drink packages uncorked

All inclusive river cruising is on the rise, with most lines offering guests complimentary drinks during meal times. Here’s what the lines are offering. Only Viking River Cruises, Evergreen Cruises and Tours and Riviera Travel […]

Passengers injured after Phoenix Riesen ship collides with cargo boat

Five passengers aboard a Phoenix Riesen ship were injured after the Prinzessin Isabella collided with a cargo boat. Pictures show the extensive damage to multiple balcony cabins on the upper deck. The incident happened in the […]

Megaship AmaMagna an Australian favourite

Mega river ship AmaMagna has become increasingly popular among Australians, with a growing number booking ahead. There has been an increase in the number of Australians booking cruises on the AmaMagna 18 months in advance, […]

“Appalled and disgusted” – Scenic passengers plan to sue after $50,000 holiday ruined

Newlyweds Gavin and Tina Lawrence spent $20,780 on their pre-honeymoon voyage with Scenic – a romantic river cruise from Amsterdam to Budapest in October 2018. It was the couple’s first river cruise and what they […]

River itineraries affected by low water levels on the Danube

River cruisers sailing on some of the major lines have had to deal with disrupted itineraries on the Danube, as ships struggled to sail with the low water levels in September. Both the Danube and […]

Fat Gay Vegan is cooking up the finest vegan cruise

Vegan blogger, writer and event planner Fat Gay Vegan is creating two Vegan Culinary Cruises to be like nothing else currently on the cruise market – a luxury five-star adventure that is also hundred per […]

Scenic faces new legal threat over claims of “sub standard cruises” during 2018 drought

River cruise line Scenic has lost its appeal in the NSW Court of Appeal over compensation for 1,000 passengers affected by flooded rivers in Europe in 2013 – and now faces possible additional litigation over […]

So what’s inside the new Uniworld super ships

The 2021 season is set to be an exciting one for Uniworld, when they launch four of their river vessels transformed into ‘super ships’. Uniworld is already a well-established luxury river cruise line, but for […]

How river fleets are getting climate friendly

River cruise lines are spending heavily on moves towards more climate friendly vessels as part of the industry’s pledge to meet new emissions and other targets. Avalon Waterways’ philosophy is “take memories, leave only footprints”. […]