Lessons for all cruisers from the Scenic court case
Scenic recently figured in an important legal tussle with its passengers over how they were treated when schedules were disrupted by conditions that made cruising difficult.
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.
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Cheers: river cruise drink packages uncorked
All inclusive river cruising is on the rise, with most lines offering guests complimentary drinks during meal times. Here’s what the lines are offering. Only Viking River Cruises, Evergreen Cruises and Tours and Riviera Travel offer drink packages on board. On other lines, guests will have to purchase drinks by the glass outside of meal … Read more
Passengers injured after Phoenix Riesen ship collides with cargo boat
Five passengers aboard a Phoenix Riesen ship were injured after the Prinzessin Isabella collided with a cargo boat. Pictures show the extensive damage to multiple balcony cabins on the upper deck. The incident happened in the morning when the 165-passenger cruise ship was sailing in the lower Danube, between the Romanian port of Tulcea and Izmail … Read more
Megaship AmaMagna an Australian favourite
Mega river ship AmaMagna has become increasingly popular among Australians, with a growing number booking ahead. There has been an increase in the number of Australians booking cruises on the AmaMagna 18 months in advance, a spokesperson for APT told River Cruise Passenger. The Balkan itinerary from Bucharest to Munich is particularly popular. “We have … Read more
“Appalled and disgusted” – Scenic passengers plan to sue after $50,000 holiday ruined
Newlyweds Gavin and Tina Lawrence spent $20,780 on their pre-honeymoon voyage with Scenic – a romantic river cruise from Amsterdam to Budapest in October 2018. It was the couple’s first river cruise and what they thought was going to be an experience of a lifetime. “When we first arrived on the ship, it was absolute … Read more
River itineraries affected by low water levels on the Danube
River cruisers sailing on some of the major lines have had to deal with disrupted itineraries on the Danube, as ships struggled to sail with the low water levels in September. Both the Danube and Rhine experienced the month’s lowest water levels on September 22 and 23, affecting the itineraries of number of passengers sailing … Read more
Fat Gay Vegan is cooking up the finest vegan cruise
Vegan blogger, writer and event planner Fat Gay Vegan is creating two Vegan Culinary Cruises to be like nothing else currently on the cruise market – a luxury five-star adventure that is also hundred per cent vegan. The cruises are also created as a LGBT-friendly experience but is open to everyone and anyone so non-vegans … Read more
Scenic faces new legal threat over claims of “sub standard cruises” during 2018 drought
River cruise line Scenic has lost its appeal in the NSW Court of Appeal over compensation for 1,000 passengers affected by flooded rivers in Europe in 2013 – and now faces possible additional litigation over how it treated passengers during last year’s drought. According to Somerville Legal, solicitors acting for former passengers, the lead plaintiff … Read more
So what’s inside the new Uniworld super ships
The 2021 season is set to be an exciting one for Uniworld, when they launch four of their river vessels transformed into ‘super ships’. Uniworld is already a well-established luxury river cruise line, but for CEO Ellen Bettridge, it’s vital that they stay at the top of their game. Bettridge announced the addition of four … Read more
