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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.

Crystal Debussy

Crystal introduces the “mini cruise” on Europe’s rivers at affordable prices

Crystal River Cruises has added short journeys to its European river offerings in a bid to introduce more passengers to the joys of waterway holidays. The four to six day sailings on Crystal Mahler and […]

WORDS BY Peter Lynch . Mar 6 2019
Drag queens Uniworld

Drag queens rule on U by Uniworld’s bizarre themed cruises

They said it was going to be different. U by Uniworld, billed as the first line for millennials, has announced new itineraries featuring drag queens and a tattoo artist. In move which appears to be […]

WORDS BY Peter Lynch . Mar 5 2019
Mekong Jewel

Take a look inside the new Mekong Jewel

Luxury on the Mekong River – with the rise of Asian river cruise, Uniworld Boutique River Cruise has released renderings of its latest ship, the Mekong Jewel. It’s one of the lines’ three new super […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Feb 20 2019
Avalon Waterways panorama suite

Avalon Waterways reveals details of its stunning new ships

Avalon Waterways has unveiled details around its newest ship, the Avalon View, set to be launched in the summer of 2020. The announcement comes as the Avalon Envision will be launched in April. The Avalon […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Feb 20 2019
Halong Bay

New wellness themed cruise on Halong Bay

Asian cruise line, Heritage Line will be launching a new vessel to sail the picturesque Halong Bay. The line, which sails on several waterways across Southeast Asia has revealed details around its newest vessel, the […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Feb 20 2019
AnnaMagna stateroom

The countdown is on till the arrival of the new AmaMagna

The countdown is on till the arrival of the world’s largest river cruise ship, the AmaMagna. The ship, which is an AmaWaterways ship, in partnership with APT, is nearly twice the width of the traditional […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Feb 20 2019
Disney expands to Southern France

Disney expands to Southern France, just don’t bring the kids

Adventures by Disney is expanding its river cruise operations in 2020 by adding the Rhone River to its options. There will be six trips through southern France out of the 27 that Adventures by Disney […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Feb 6 2019
Egypt's Nile River

Egypt’s Nile River on the rise

It’s been named as one of the top destinations to visit this year.  And as a result, river cruise companies are expanding their Egyptian offerings. But is now the right time to put the Nile […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Feb 5 2019
The real reason river cruising is the hot new holiday

The real reason river cruising is the hot new holiday

A few years back, on a Scenic river cruise in France, I was introduced to the e-bike. It was a revelation and changed my view of river cruising for ever. Not only did it soar […]

WORDS BY Peter Lynch . Feb 5 2019
U by Uniworld scratches itineraries

U by Uniworld scratches itineraries and sails into “unchartered waters”

Uniworld will roll out three “super ships” in 2020 to replace its older vessels sailing the Mekong in Southeast Asia, the Nile in Egypt and the Douro in Portugal. But U by Uniworld, the first […]

WORDS BY Teresa Ooi . Feb 5 2019
Viking offers free flights on 2020 river cruises

Viking offers free flights on 2020 river cruises

Viking is offering free flights for passengers booking a 12-day river cruise to Europe, Russia and Asia in 2020 provided bookings are made by 30 April this year. The line is also offering economy flights […]

WORDS BY Teresa Ooi . Feb 5 2019