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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.

Danube crowded river ships

Who’s to blame for the deaths on the Danube?

On May 29, Viking River Cruises’ Viking Sigyn collided with a local sightseeing boat during a stormy night time cruise along the most crowded stretch of the Danube. While seven people were rescued, 28 people, […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Jul 10 2019
New American Queen river vessels prove a big hit

New American Queen river vessels prove a big hit

Victory Cruises Lines has introduced six new itineraries for 2020, adding to its ‘Splendor of the Great Lakes’ and ‘Canadian Crown Jewels’ routes, which have been a big hit this year. This year was the […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Jul 9 2019
Riviera leads battle for singles with solo sailings

Riviera leads battle for singles with solo sailings

Riviera Travel, the British cruise line with a dozen five star ships and more to come, is leading a push for solo and single sailings with 11 exclusive sailings next year with all cabins free […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Jul 9 2019
U River Cruises new itineraries

New U River Cruises itineraries for 2020

Next year will be a big year for U River Cruises – formerly U by Uniworld. And the brand has detailed three new itineraries for 2020 on The B after its 2019 Seine River program […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Jul 9 2019
Broadway star to perform on Crystal River Cruises

Broadway star to perform on Crystal River Cruises

Crystal River Cruises is upping its entertainment offerings with a new show onboard – the line has announced that Broadway star Rachel York will be performing on a special seven-day voyage aboard the luxurious Crystal […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Jul 9 2019
APT premium wines

New premium wines available on APT European itineraries

APT has announced a new range of premium wines which will be available aboard the line’s Europe River cruises. The premium wines will be paired with the food on the ships and will reflect the […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Jul 9 2019
Budapest light show

Move to ban river ships from Budapest light show

It’s a highlight of one of the most popular cruise routes in Europe. Sailing past the Budapest Parliament building when it is lit up at night is definitely an Instagram moment on any visit. But […]

WORDS BY Peter Lynch . Jul 9 2019
New Zealand couple were injured during River Countess collision

Revealed: how New Zealand couple were injured during River Countess collision

Joy and Colin Milmine were on a two month holiday, travelling around Europe and seeing the sights. The spectacular trip included a cruise aboard Uniworld’s luxurious River Countess. And that’s when fate took a hand. […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Jun 19 2019
The river cruise lines

The river cruise lines doing the most for the environment

Climate change and sustainability have become buzzwords in the tourism industry with some river lines such as Avalon Waterways and Uniworld leading the way in environmental initiatives. Avalon is focused on reducing its environmental footprint […]

WORDS BY Teresa Ooi . Jun 19 2019
Australian river cruisers

The switch saving Australian river cruisers thousands of dollars

Premium lines like Evergreen Tours and Travelmarvel are outshining their luxury sisters as Australians search for value over inclusions. Four-star deluxe brand Evergreen Tours says that they have seen growth in their guest numbers over […]

WORDS BY Vanessa Wu . Jun 18 2019
E-bike excursion

Crystal’s wobbly riders lead to e-bikes switched off

Crystal River Cruises will be replacing e-bikes with regular Trek bikes on their fleet from July. The amazing electric cycles, which can soar up to 40 kph and free guests to enjoy bank-side exploration and […]

WORDS BY Vanessa Wu . Jun 18 2019
Downtown Abbey river cruise

Star power as TV series and royals sell out river cruise

Downton Abbey, the TV costume drama from Britain that swept around the world, is still selling out cruises to Highclere Castle, the real-life setting for the series. All 2019 cruises on European Waterways barge Magna […]

WORDS BY Peter Lynch . Jun 18 2019