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Casual dining and a huge viewing deck for Travelmarvel’s three new ships

With a new CLIA report indicating river cruising is on the rise, Travelmarvel today announced it has ordered three new European river ships. The new vessels will have 91 cabins, big sun decks and a […]

Huge rise in ships on the rivers of Portugal, Russia and Asia

River cruising across Europe is rising – but many passengers are searching for fresh destinations. Meeting the demands of repeat customers, lines are upping their capacity on rivers like the Douro in Portugal, which saw […]

Save thousands and fly free as river lines’s biggest sale season starts

Haven’t got your 2019 vacation sorted out? Fret not because river cruise lines are offering deals for 2019 sailings to European and Asian rivers. And to save you wearing out your fingers flipping through the […]

Tauck to build ship dedicated for the Douro River

Tauck river cruises has revealed it will be offering Douro River cruises for the first time ever on a new ship, which will be making its debut in 2020. The new ship, which will be […]

New line debuts first ship on the Mekong River

A partnership between Vietnam-based hospitality managers Thien Minh Group and Wendy Wu Tours, brings brand new Victoria Mekong to sail southern Vietnam. The 70-guest ship will have 35 cabins across four decks is launching ahead […]

River cruising’s big 2019 – who is doing what

It’s going to be a big year for river cruising, with lines adding more ships as well as itineraries, after a massive surge in demand. River cruise lines are tempting passengers with multiple new river […]

Viking is set to launch seven new vessels to sail European rivers in 2019

Viking River Cruises are launching six of their award-winning Longships to sail the Rhine, Main and Danube rivers this year. The slightly smaller Viking Helgrim will also make her debut on Portugal’s Douro River. The […]

Rains give Europe’s rivers some Christmas cheer

Recent rain in Europe has improved the low water conditions on the Danube, Main and Rhine rivers, allowing ships to sail through, Viking confirmed. APT also said its popular Amsterdam to Budapest itinerary on MS […]

Botanica blossoms for millennial cruisers

Judy Vanrenen founded Botanica so fellow gardening enthusiasts could visit the most magnificent gardens in the world. She tells River Cruise Passenger what to expect on one of her tours. What are the most popular […]

Teeming River Cruises introduces its first French itinerary

Teeming River Cruises, a leader in affordable river cruising, is expanding its offering to the French rivers. Their seven-day itinerary ‘Colours of the Rhone and Provence’ is on sale from $999 and will be sailing […]

Viking offers more cruises as 2020 booms

Australians are rushing to Europe’s rivers, forcing major lines like Viking to put on additional departures for 2020. Viking, one of the world’s biggest river operators, has released more cruise dates for its most popular […]

Eight solo-only cruises on Europe’s rivers

Riviera Travel, the five-star British river cruise line, is attacking the burgeoning solo market with a record number of journeys aimed at single travellers. The solo market has been growing as baby boomers head for […]