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.
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The introduction of short sampler cruises has proved such a big hit in persuading younger people to try rivers that Avalon is ramping up the experiment for 2020. The luxury river line experienced a 37 per cent lift in sales on one route strong interest on others, so this year it is offering so-called “taster” … Read more
Uniworld’s U River Cruises had to cancel their April 2020 voyages due to weak demand for early spring itineraries. The line said they will resume in May. “With strong demand skewing towards the summer and fall seasons, we’ve decided to update U’s 2020 inaugural departure date to early May, which will feature the brand’s previously … Read more
Four years ago in the beautiful world heritage town of Luang Prabang, Laos, I stood at the top of a hill and looked down at the mighty Mekong. It was a trickle.
The European river cruise season is just two months away – but some last-minute deals for 2020 are still available.
The banks of the Nile are now filled with river ships. Egypt’s temples and historic sites are busy and there’s a buzz on the Nile again. The new confidence on the Nile will see Avalon Waterways return to Egypt this year after stopping its Nile cruises because of the country’s turmoil and political unrest. Avalon … Read more
Evergreen has released its 2021 Europe itineraries with deals for the early birds – from free flights to discounted fares. The 2021 European season features the line’s most popular river cruises as well as their newest ship, Emerald Luna. The Emerald Luna, the line’s sixth vessel, will be cruising the Rhine, Main and Danube rivers. … Read more
As of the January 1, 2020, visitors to Amsterdam will be hit with a new tourist tax in addition to the city’s current rates. The tourist tax will apply to tourists staying overnight in hotels, AirBnBs and even people camping. This will mean, cruisers looking to include pre or post stays in the city will … Read more
Free or heavily discounted flights, business class upgrades, bonus stop-over accommodation and even free travel-partner incentives are some of the new tactics being used by river cruise lines to lure potential guests. For Aussies wanting to enjoy a river cruise holiday in far-away destinations like Europe or Canada, these flight incentives are attractive and are … Read more
The found of Pandaw, the SE Asian river cruise company, has responded to an article on River Cruise Passenger in which European Editor Sue Bryant told how her ship collided with a bridge. In a long statement, Paul Strachan maintains: “No one said going back into India would be easy.” Ms Bryant’s article maintained the … Read more
She's the most specious ship yet from luxury line Oceania Cruises. James Sitters tells Rose Kelly and Peter Lynch what's on board the new class of ship, including restaurants, spas and suites.
