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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Asian river cruise line Pandaw introduces three or four-night short cruises on the Mekong delta region. The RV Indochina Pandaw will be returning from Myanmar to sail the new standalone short cruises between Phnom Penh and Ho Chi Minh City from late November to March 2020. Pandaw’s previously offered short cruises as a segment of … Read more
American Cruise Lines’ third modern vessel American Jazz floated out for the first time last month, five weeks ahead of schedule. The ship was launched at Chesapeake Shipbuilding in Salisbury, Maryland, on Sunday, October 13 into Wicomico River. The 194-guest, six-deck ship is now positioned in Chesapeake’s East Outfitting Basin where it will receive its … Read more
AmaWaterways with APT unveils their 2021 itineraries featuring new ship AmaLucia, four new itineraries as well as pre and post cruise land programmes in Europe. The line will welcome 156-passenger AmaLucia in March 2021 which is a sister ship to AmaKristina, AmaLea and AmaSiena which is launching next year. She will feature signature twin balconies, … Read more
For the uninitiated, cruising in Asia is all about discovering the people and the culture while enjoying the rustic scenery. The region continues to draw travellers in with its unique experiences. The number of Australians visiting Asia’s rivers is growing, and new ships are launching each season – its most popular cruising time arrives this … Read more
The record-breaking vote in this year’s Cruise Passenger Readers’ Choice Awards has produced a strong result for river cruise, with APT and Avalon Waterways sharing top honours. A total of 11,451 readers voted an astonishing 286,275 times – with some interesting results on your view on sustainability and overtourism. Eighty per cent said a cruise … Read more
The Mekong River, spanning stunning Cambodia and Vietnam has never looked more enticing, thanks to APT’s newest luxury river ship the AmaMekong. The RV AmaMekong launches with four exciting new itineraries – offering luxury experiences across 14 destinations from Siem Reap, to Ho Ch Minh city, Hanoi and Yangon and even three days at Ha … Read more
Viking has launched six new 2021 departures of its popular river/ocean combination cruises. This gives Viking fans the chance to sail on their Longships on European rivers, before embarking on an ocean cruise to Scandinavia. The two available combinations include: 22-day Grand European & Viking Fjordsfrom Budapest to Bergen is a combination of Viking’s 15-day Grand European Tour (river) from Budapest to … Read more
The Ukrainian captain of the Viking Sigyn is expected to be charged by Hungarian prosecutors after the river ship collided with a small tourist vessel on the Danube River, killing 28 tourists on May 29. The tourist boat had 35 people onboard when it sank in seconds after the river ship hit the vessel from … Read more
Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection has revealed pictures of its new ship, the S.S São Gabriel. She is set to debut on the Douro River in Portugal in April 2020. She will be one of Uniworld’s new Super Ships, and these vessels have more suites, dining venues, luxurious finishes and a grand staircase. The S.S. … 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.
