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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Viking River Cruises is increasing its fleet on the French rivers next year with four custom-built longships for the Seine. The line, which told Cruise Passenger recently it has seen a 20% increase in bookings for France, says the new ships will sail the eight-day Paris to the Heart of Normandy itinerary. The vessels will … Read more
Viking has launched its 2021 river itineraries for sale at 2020 prices including free economy flights to Europe. “Now is the time to plan ahead for your pick of dates, staterooms and value for money for our 2021 departures. 2020 pricing must end soon – we highly recommend booking early to avoid disappointment,” says Michelle … Read more
Don’t be surprised if you see groups of people sailing down the canals of Amsterdam equipped with fishing nets and peering into the water. They could well be river cruise passengers on one of the most unusual shore excursions yet – saving the planet. Plastic fishing is a new eco-friendly activity that is gaining momentum … 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 U River Cruises unveiled The B, the myth that millennials could never be interested in sailing inland waters similarly disappeared. Now new ships, more shore excursions, combination … Read more
Despite Europe’s scorching heatwave, which caused nervousness amongst travellers and cruise lines alike, most river cruise itineraries have so far escaped largely unscathed this year. A weekend of rain brought relief, with operators now saying that they are heading into August with healthy water levels. Some companies over the summer had to swap ships for … Read more
Demand for food and wine experiences and historic sites is driving a big jump in Australian passenger on the rivers of France, according to Viking River Cruises. Australian guests are up 20% this year, and Aussie favourite routes include a 15-day France’s Finest cruise-tour itinerary between Paris and Avignon, and an eight-day Lyon and Provence … Read more
The clock is ticking – many lines are closing their early bird discounts for 2020 itineraries this month, so you only have 24 days to save up to $6,000 per couple. Take your pick from sailings with Crystal Cruises with fares from $2,999 for a seven-night roundtrip or an eight-day ‘Romantic Rhine’ sailing with fares … Read more
A Budapest court has ordered the Ukrainian captain of the Viking Sigyn to be remanded back into custody, the captain’s attorney told reporters last week. Earlier in May, the Viking Sigyn and a local sightseeing boat collided on a busy stretch of the Danube River, resulting in the deaths of 33 South Korean nationals and … Read more
Asian river cruise line Pandaw, known for their shallow draft ships, is waiving the single supplement fees on several of its Indian cruises. They have also tailored the expeditions for independent explorers who want to sail the Gangers, the Irrawaddy, the Chindwin as well as the Mekong rivers. The cruise departs from Kolkata and visits … 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.
