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.
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River cruise lines are spending heavily on moves towards more climate friendly vessels as part of the industry’s pledge to meet new emissions and other targets. Avalon Waterways’ philosophy is “take memories, leave only footprints”. The line will remove single-use plastics, such as straws and disposable water bottles, on all its ships by 2020. It … Read more
Downton Abbey the movie, following the popular TV series which swept the world, has sparked more cruise lines to promote tours to Highclere Castle in England where the movie was filmed so that passengers can experience the pomp and pageantry of the upstairs-downstairs period drama. Several lines including Viking, Cunard and European Waterways, are offering … Read more
Evergreen Cruises has launched its first Asian-based ship on the Mekong River. The first guests arrived onboard on August 31 and the Emerald Harmony has been specifically designed to cruise into Ho Chi Minh City. Evergreen has revealed the first images inside the stylish contemporary ship, which has been designed with an Asian flair. The … Read more
So you want to cruise the rivers of Europe, Asia or South America? But which line should you choose? Despite the fact that many ships are the same size, thanks to the locks on European rivers, they pack a plethora of different options. And more are being added every season. Once it was a piano … Read more
When Adventures by Disney announced it was going into river cruising, the myth that children could never love this type of holiday went out of the window. When Uniworld unveiled The B, the myth that millennials could never be interested in sailing inland waters similarly disappeared. Now, larger suites, shore excursions that cater to a … Read more
Viking River Cruises has unveiled a three-night extension in Switzerland’s Lucerne region for selected Rhine departures in 2020. The ‘Alpine Backdrops of Lake Lucerne’ extension can be added to the beginning or end of selected eight-day ‘Rhine Getaway’ itineraries, which sail from Amsterdam to Basel vice versa. Guests will be able to enjoy three nights … Read more
A fire broke out on Pyotr Tchaikovsky while it was moored at the Oktyabrskaya Embankment in St Petersburg, causing one death last Thursday morning. The Russian Emergencies Ministry said that the fire started in the mechanic’s cabin at about 5.30am local time. A 25-year-old crewmember died from injuries caused by the fire while being transported … Read more
American Cruise Lines’ newest ship American Harmony departed on her first voyage last weekend. The ship is the line’s second modern vessel and she is currently sailing an eight-day New Orleans roundtrip itinerary, exploring the lower Mississippi River. Guests on this inaugural sailing are celebrating the historic voyage with a number of activities including visits … Read more
Boutique line Uniworld is offering 50 per cent off single supplement on four European itineraries and Riviera Travel River Cruises continue their push for the solo market with the same deal on additional cabins on every sailing. Uniworld is offering the discount on a trio of eight-day itineraries ‘Castles Along the Rhine’, ‘Paris & Normandy’ … 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.
