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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.

The magnificent seven best river shore excursions

The magnificent seven best river shore excursions

Shore excursions – it’s what river cruising is all about. Sometimes, the best part of your journey is getting off the ship. From the white horses of Vienna to castles on the Rhine, what happens […]

WORDS BY Peter Lynch . Oct 17 2018
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River cruise free flights deals

Who offers the best fly free deals?

Flying to Europe can be expensive when you’re adding the cost of air tickets on top of the price of your cruise. Uniworld earlier this week announced it would be offering its guests free flights […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Oct 17 2018
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Viking looks to expand into America

Viking looks to expand into America

Viking River Cruises will be looking at putting river ships on the Mississippi River in America. The line, which dominates the European river market and will also have 16 930-guest ocean liners in service by […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Oct 17 2018
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Avalon Waterways launches its new Asia bound ship

Avalon Waterways launches its new Asia bound ship

Avalon Waterways, last week launched its Asia bound ship, the Avalon Saigon. The ship, which will be sailing the Mekong River, features signature Panorama Suites, Open-Air balconies so that guests can watch the sights roll […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Oct 16 2018
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Deals make river cruising more affordable

Deals make river cruising more affordable

It’s one of the most idyllic and relaxing ways to see the heartlands of Europe, Asia, Africa or America. And this month, it’s all on sale. It’s river cruising week in the annual marketing event, Choose […]

WORDS BY Peter Lynch . Oct 9 2018
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U by Uniworld Gen X

U by Uniworld announces new itinerary and excursions for 2019

U by Uniworld, the new millennial river cruise brand, has introduced a new eight-day Northern France at a Glance itinerary aboard its new ship, The B. She will set sail on April 21, 2019, for […]

WORDS BY Vanessa Wu . Oct 3 2018
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Why river ship lines are upgrading

Why river ship lines are upgrading

Big changes are underway among the river fleets of Europe and Asia, as operators step up activities on board and step down the number of passengers. Uniworld is making the boldest changes to its existing […]

WORDS BY Sally Macmillan . Sep 18 2018
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New specialty themed river cruises, just for golf lovers

New specialty themed river cruises, just for golf lovers

For all golf and river cruise lovers, European Waterways are offering golf-themed charters through France. To celebrate the Ryder Cup, one of the most famous golfing tournaments in the world, guests onboard these special itineraries […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Sep 18 2018
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APT reveals new Asian itineraries

APT reveals new Asian itineraries

APT earlier this month, launched its 2019/20 Vietnam and Cambodia program with a number of highlight itineraries visiting sites like the beautiful Angkor Wat. On the 13-day Vietnam and Cambodia Highlights tour, the cruise starts […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Sep 18 2018
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Luxury line Crystal gives triple Qantas points

Luxury line Crystal gives triple Qantas points

Crystal has formed a partnership with Qantas Frequent Flyer where members can earn Qantas points on all cruise itineraries booked over the next four years. Crystal will offer up to three Qantas points per US$1 […]

WORDS BY Teresa Ooi . Sep 5 2018
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New AmaWaterways and Backroads itineraries

New AmaWaterways and Backroads itineraries

AmaWaterways, with APT has revealed 120 new itineraries with the hiking and biking company, Backroads. The journeys which will be on the Danube, Douro, Rhine and Seine in 2019 and 2020 also includes nine charters […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Sep 5 2018
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