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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European Waterways is offering 10 per cent off 2019 cabins and charters on select hotel barge cruises that take guests through the deep countryside of Europe. Navigating the picturesque canals, the vessels meander through the less populated regions of the country, providing an ideal platform from which to view the rituals of spring, when nature … Read more
The boutique private boating company, Le Boat has recently acquired Scottish-based West Highland Sailing just last week. After its owners Ray and Mary Norris retired, Le Boat has acquired 10 of Highland Sailing’s 13 bespoke yachts. The Norrises started West Highland Sailing in 1982 and is based in Laggan in Scotland and provide boating holidays … Read more
Luxury river cruise line Aqua Expeditions announced it would be expanding its fleet and building another three ships over the next two years as part of a major expansion plan. The line which has a ship sailing on the Mekong River in Vietnam as well as the Amazon River in Peru, will be spending $28 … Read more
The iconic steamboat company, the American Queen will be branching out into the United States’ Great Lakes region. The company announced it would be purchasing Victory Cruise Line, a company which has two ships – the Victory I and Victory II – and will be operating under the American Queen fleet from January 2019. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7eMgO2m349U … Read more
With unusually dry rivers still plaguing popular European itineraries, cruise companies have come up with innovative ways to give guests an equally memorable holiday. AmaWaterways, operated by APT and Crystal Cruises have re-routed their Amsterdam-Basel journeys to the picturesque towns of the Netherlands and Belgium – the spring tulip route without the tulips. APT is … Read more
Luxury river cruise brand, Uniworld, has announced that they will be introducing four new ships to replace existing vessels sailing the Nile, Douro, Mekong and Volga Rivers. The new ships will launch over the next three years and the comfort, luxury and design will be in line with Uniworld’s custom-built Super Ships in Europe. By … Read more
Riviera Travel has launched a new fly, cruise and tour package in Portugal, one of the best new European destinations. The 17-night Perfect Portgual package is aimed at first timers to Portugal and combines an eight-night small group Discover Portugal land tour with a river cruise which starts and ends in Porto. Guests will cruise … Read more
There is a growing demand among well-travelled Australian river cruisers for more bucket-list, personalised private excursions. Rather than sign up for traditional, microphone-in-the-ear group coach excursions, they prefer to go on exclusive and more customised private tours focusing on food, wine and culture. European Waterways, which operate luxury barges, said that demand for experiential excursions … Read more
Scenic has become the latest line to issue warnings about the problems facing its ships as Europe’s heatwave and declining water levels continues. APT had already issued warnings, and been forced to cancel some cruises, despite managing to maintain cruises through the season. APT has a warning notice at the top of its home page, … 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.
