Avalon Waterways launches longer cruises for 2025
Avalon Waterways has launched longer cruises for 2025. The trend was that cruisers wanted more in-depth holidays.
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A plea to Australians: come back to Egypt – the wonders’ are waiting
Egyptologist pleads with Australians to return to Egypt as Gaza troubles see cancellations and small numbers of foreign visitors
Why this could be your best chance to cruise down the Nile
Egypt is suffering over the Mid East war despite being relatively peaceful
American Cruise Lines buys largest paddlewheel steamboat ever built
American Cruise Lines will acquire four river cruise vessels, including the largest paddlewheel steamboat ever built, from American Queen Voyages which has ceased operations.Â
Avalon Alegria christened in Portugal
It wasn’t just all about the wine on the Douro last week – Avalon Waterways christened their newest ship, the Avalon Alegria.
11 injured after Bulgarian river cruiser power failure causes crash
A Bulgarian cruise ship ship lost all power and hit a concrete wall, injuring 11 passengers in an eerie echo of the Baltimore Bridge tragedy.
European-based Riverside Debussy christened
Riverside Luxury Cruises has celebrated the christening of its third ship, Riverside Debussy, in Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Uniworld to debut new river super ship in Europe in 2026
To mark the 50th anniversary of Uniworld Boutique River Cruises, the luxury line will launch a new super ship, SS Emilie to sail on European rivers in 2026.
APT’s 16 seven-night cruises on new riverboat go on sale
The $6.75 million Australian Star which is currently being built will be the largest, wood-fired, luxury paddlesteamer in the Southern Hemisphere when it launches on the iconic Murray River in Victoria.
One-third of sailings or 16 seven-night sailings from June 2025 have already sold out.