ship on the duoro

In a first for Europe, the Douro River has “reached capacity” – is this a sign of things to come?

The Douro River has reached full capacity for river cruise ships, according to a letter seen by Travel Weekly that was sent out to river cruise lines.

Tallis Boerne Marcus
Celebrity Cruises launches river cruise fleet for 2027

How Celebrity River Cruises is differentiating itself from its competitors with its Storyteller Series

Celebrity Cruises says it is planning to bring a more contemporary approach to Europe's rivers when it launches its first fleet in 2027, with immersive local experiences and elevated service designed to distinguish the brand in an increasingly competitive market.

Rose Kelly
Teens are embracing river cruising

Teenagers on the river? Why Europe’s waterways are unexpectedly winning over Gen Zs

As multigenerational travel continues to boom, Europe's river cruise lines are discovering an unlikely new audience: teenagers.

Rose Kelly
river deals viking danube

Viking ship carrying 186 passengers runs aground in Bulgaria at 2 am – 186 are rescued

A Viking River cruise ship has run aground while sailing in Europe.

Tallis Boerne Marcus
Uniworld on the Mekong

Uniworld to add three more ships in 2028 on the Danube, Rhine and Mekong rivers

The new vessels – the S.S. Helen, S.S. Clara, and Mekong Mystique – will be based on the Danube, Rhine and Mekong rivers.

Bernadette Chua
Tracey and Leigh Walker are thrilled with their Avalon Waterways prize.

From surprise phone call to European adventure: Meet the winner of Avalon’s Rhine cruise giveaway

Congratulations Tracey Walker, the winner of the Avalon Waterways Rhine River Competition!

Rose Kelly
Scenic village with vineyards and river.

River Cruise Deals: Save up to $10,000 per couple with Avalon Waterways, plus exceptional offers on the Magdalena, Europe and more

This week, the River Cruise Collective partners have a broad range of river cruise deals and advantages on offer for Cruise Passenger readers.

Isabelle James
Passion Play

Viking launches Passion Play in Germany, performed once every 10 years in 2030

Experience the world-renowned Oberammergau Passion Play in Germany which is performed once every 10 years with Viking in 2030.

Teresa Ooi
Prague will host longer pre and post cruise stays for Celebrity

Celebrity River Cruises unveils extended before-and-after stays across European waterways.

Pre- and Post-cruise packages will be offered for Prague, Budapest, Amsterdam, and Lausanne.

Rose Kelly
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