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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.

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Downton Abbey fans cruise to the high life

Downton Abbey the movie, following the popular TV series which swept the world, has sparked more cruise lines to promote tours to Highclere Castle in England where the movie was filmed so that passengers can […]

WORDS BY Teresa Ooi . Sep 17 2019
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Revealed: inside Evergreen’s new Asian ship

Evergreen Cruises has launched its first Asian-based ship on the Mekong River. The first guests arrived onboard on August 31 and the Emerald Harmony has been specifically designed to cruise into Ho Chi Minh City. […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Sep 4 2019
Who offers the best value on Europe's rivers

Who offers the best value on Europe’s rivers? Check out this guide

So you want to cruise the rivers of Europe, Asia or South America? But which line should you choose? Despite the fact that many ships are the same size, thanks to the locks on European […]

WORDS BY Rose Kelly . Sep 4 2019
Where you should sail in 2020

Where you should sail in 2020

When Adventures by Disney announced it was going into river cruising, the myth that children could never love this type of holiday went out of the window. When Uniworld unveiled The B, the myth that […]

WORDS BY Vanessa Wu . Sep 3 2019
Viking Cruises unveils new Swiss extension for Rhine sailings

Viking Cruises unveils new Swiss extension for Rhine sailings

Viking River Cruises has unveiled a three-night extension in Switzerland’s Lucerne region for selected Rhine departures in 2020. The ‘Alpine Backdrops of Lake Lucerne’ extension can be added to the beginning or end of selected […]

WORDS BY Vanessa Wu . Sep 3 2019
Fatal fire on Russian river cruise

Fatal fire on Russian river cruise

A fire broke out on Pyotr Tchaikovsky while it was moored at the Oktyabrskaya Embankment in St Petersburg, causing one death last Thursday morning. The Russian Emergencies Ministry said that the fire started in the […]

WORDS BY Vanessa Wu . Aug 27 2019
American Harmony sails inaugural Mississippi River Cruise

American Harmony sails inaugural Mississippi River Cruise

American Cruise Lines’ newest ship American Harmony departed on her first voyage last weekend. The ship is the line’s second modern vessel and she is currently sailing an eight-day New Orleans roundtrip itinerary, exploring the […]

WORDS BY Vanessa Wu . Aug 20 2019
Two cruise lines offer massive discounts on 2020 solo sailings

Two cruise lines offer massive discounts on 2020 solo sailings

Boutique line Uniworld is offering 50 per cent off single supplement on four European itineraries and Riviera Travel River Cruises continue their push for the solo market with the same deal on additional cabins on […]

WORDS BY Vanessa Wu . Aug 20 2019
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Viking continues French expansion with four new ships for the Seine

Viking River Cruises is increasing its fleet on the French rivers next year with four custom-built longships for the Seine. The line, which told Cruise Passenger recently it has seen a 20% increase in bookings […]

WORDS BY Peter Lynch . Aug 20 2019
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Viking’s new river itineraries for 2021 at 2020 prices

Viking has launched its 2021 river itineraries for sale at 2020 prices including free economy flights to Europe. “Now is the time to plan ahead for your pick of dates, staterooms and value for money […]

WORDS BY Teresa Ooi . Aug 9 2019
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Is this the year’s most unusual shore excursion?

Don’t be surprised if you see groups of people sailing down the canals of Amsterdam equipped with fishing nets and peering into the water. They could well be river cruise passengers on one of the […]

WORDS BY Vanessa Wu . Aug 7 2019
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The new trends for the 2020 river cruise season

When Adventures by Disney announced it was going into river cruising, the myth that children could never love this type of holiday went out of the window. When U River Cruises unveiled The B, the […]

WORDS BY Vanessa Wu . Aug 7 2019