Botanica cruises celebrates 20 years in full bloom
This year marks 20 years for Australia’s leading garden tourism company hosting worldwide botanical-themed tours and cruises.
Rivercruise Category: News
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.
Is it safe to cruise rivers? Everything you need to know after the Australian government warnings
Booked on a river cruise and want to know if you should still travel? The latest government warnings against cruising overseas if you are elderly or have health issues is now putting river itineraries in the spotlight. While there’s no black and white answer to whether you should cruise or not, agents are working hard … Read more
COVID-19 outbreak on Egyptian river cruise ship
Forty-five people from an Egyptian Nile river cruise have tested positive for COVID-19. Officials believe the cases originated from a Taiwanese-U.S national, who displayed symptoms of the virus after returning to Taiwan. He was on the M/S A Sara, an Egyptian cruise line from late January to the beginning of February. The cruise line which operates … Read more
Amadeus River Cruises launches two more ships for Europe
The Danube and Rhine rivers are set to welcome yet more new ships to their waterways over the next 12 months with Amadeus River Cruises announcing two new vessels. Family-owned cruise line, Amadeus River Cruises this week announced another new ship for their fleet, the Amadeus Cara, which will sail on Europe’s popular Danube and … Read more
Line by line: the bargains on offer as the season kicks off
Deals are flying off the shelves from river cruise lines across Europe, with up to 20% discount incentives for the upcoming season. River cruise numbers are holding up well, with forward bookings in much better shape than ocean lines, where many have received cancellations because of the coronavirus spread. Kathy Pavlidis, from Travel Associates, says … Read more
Russia fast becoming the new river cruise destination for Aussies
Stories and tales of the Romanovs and the decadence and opulence of the architecture have immortalised Russia in books and movies like Anna Karenina. And now, it is immortalised as one of the fastest growing river cruise destinations. The popularity of Russia’s rivers has increased exponentially especially over the last five years, and more especially … Read more
Revealed: how Europe’s best loved routes are being refreshed for 2021
In a bid to attract regular cruisers back to classic routes like Amsterdam to Basel, river lines are including new ports of call and offering shorter cruises in 2021. Lines like Viking and APT have changed the routes of their classic ‘Romantic Danube’ and ‘Magnificent Europe’ itineraries. For example, APT in 2021 will visit the … Read more
Viking set to revolutionise America’s rivers
Viking, the kings of European river cruising with more ships and dockside facilities than anyone else, is set to turn its sights on American rivers in a move which will revolutionise destinations. Viking’s owner Torstein Hagen, who has already taken his line’s name into ocean cruising with great success, is reportedly planning to announce the … Read more
Uniworld announce new sail and rail journeys in Venice
Uniworld is running two unique itineraries in Venice for 2021 – including a brand new super ship matched with luxury train journeys. Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Line President and CEO, Ellen Bettridge announced the itineraries will go on sale this later this month with the brand new super ship S.S. La Venezia, ready for cruising … Read more
