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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The river cruise line that brought you the first ships for millennials is now trialling something even more risqué. We’ve all heard of The Love Boat. Now meet The Love Boat for generation next. Uniworld has teamed up with The League, an invite-only US-based dating app, to offer a cruise exclusively for members. The cruise, … Read more
If you are planning to take a river cruise next year, you are in for a good deal with many river cruise companies offering free flights. It comes as some are predicting air fares could rise in the coming months. APT is offering free economy flights and business class tickets at $3995pp if you book … Read more
Nile River cruises are back in flavour again with several operators offering iconic sailings in Egypt. Emerald Waterways will make its first foray into the ancient civilisation with two new Egypt cruise and tour itineraries including free flights to Egypt or $2000 savings per couple off the cost of the cruise, provided bookings are made … Read more
The luxury Crystal Debussy has been christened by godmother Broadway star and singer Rachel York on Tuesday. Hosted by Crystal River Cruises vice president and managing director Walter Littlejohn and Crystal president and CEO Tom Wolber, the ceremony was held in Amsterdam where Debussy was sailing on the popular Amsterdam to Basel itinerary. “Crystal River … Read more
Although it seems as if the 2018 European river season has only just begun, cruise lines are already releasing details of new ships, itineraries and special offers for 2019. And it’s promising to be a busy year – here are some highlights to plan for. After Viking took a break from its record-breaking christening of … Read more
There are some great deals for 2019, and many lines will have new or refurbished ships available.
Luxury river line Scenic is undertaking a major project to upgrade eight river ships to sail the Rhine, Main and Danube rivers next year. The eight ships include Scenic Ruby, Pearl, Jasper, Opal, Amber, Crystal, Jade and Jewel which will have larger but fewer staterooms, two new 48 sq m Royal Owners suites and bigger … Read more
APT and US partner AmaWaterways will launch its new river ship the AmaMagna in May next year which will be biggest vessel to cruise the Danube. At 22 meters, the AmaMagna will be twice as wide as the line’s existing river cruise ships and other traditional European vessels. The AmaMagna will sail on the wider … Read more
British river cruise line, Riviera Travel, famous for their affordable itineraries and solo cruises, have seen a spike in Australian bookings. The line, which will be launching three new river ships as well as their 2019 European itineraries, has seen a 68 per cent jump in Aussies cruising with them. Australian sales manager for the … 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.
