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Avalon Waterways has been launching what it brands ‘Suite Ships’ since 2011. Avalon Envision, the 13th in the series, was named last weekend, with Elizabeth Gilbert, author of global phenomenon Eat Pray Love, doing the honours as godmother. The 166-passenger ship will sail the Danube on a series of 10 and 12-day itineraries. The light … Read more
Riviera Travel has added exclusive solo departures to its 2019 itinerary schedule. The British line is adding two additional departures on the Danube and Douro rivers and guests will be able to sail without paying a single supplement. Riviera launched its solo traveller cruisers program last year on the Danube and Rhone rivers, but due … Read more
AmaWaterways with APT will be expanding its European fleet in 2020 with another new ship. The new 156-passenger AmaSiena is bound for the Rhine, Main and Moselle rivers on a number of itineraries. She’s the sister ship to the AmaMora (arriving later in 2019), AmaLea and AmaKristina. The ships have connecting staterooms and are also … Read more
When the river ship Viking Idun struck a chemical tanker near Antwerp, Belgium early this month, the news was greeted with a sharp intake of breath. But coming as it did a few weeks after an evacuation off the Norwegian coast, it sparked a few questions about cruise ship safety. Thankfully, no-one was injured and … Read more
European river line, A-Rosa will have a new river cruise ship to be delivered in 2021. The new vessel will cruise primarily on the northern Rhine, departing from Cologne and visiting Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Bruges and Antwerp. The line has just signed a contract with Concordia Damen shipyard in the Netherlands to build the 140-cabin ship. … Read more
A Viking longship, Viking Idun was in a collision with a tanker carrying petroleum while sailing from Antwerp on the Scheldt river in the early hours of Monday, April 1. Both ships suffered significant damages above the waterline. Viking Idun has a smashed bow and a large gash can be seen on the hull of … Read more
Teeming River Cruises will launch new itineraries to the South of France, Portugal and Italy next year.
Avalon Waterways will introduce shorter itineraries on its European journeys next year to attract more travellers looking to sample short holidays. Avalon will now offer four, five and six-day river itineraries on the Rhine, Main and Danube Rivers to introduce more time-starved travellers wanting to dip their toes in river cruises for the first time. … Read more
It’s the biggest question on Europe’s waterways right now after last year’s dry spell: what does the weather hold for the upcoming season? So far, there are few forecasts to go on. However, a Bloomberg report warns that warmer weather in 2019 is drying up the Rhine River. According to the report, the river is … 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.
