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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. Want to stay current on all aspects of river cruising? Bookmark our site for a frequently updated mix of news articles, ship profiles, destination guides and insider advice tailored for Australian travellers. Whether you’re dreaming of a Danube Waltz cruise, sailing the Mekong, or charting the Nile, River Cruise Passenger puts the world of river cruising at your fingertips. Discover the newest ships, itineraries and excursions for an extraordinary river journey.

avalon waterways six ports 2021

Avalon Waterways reveals three new itineraries and six ports for 2021 season

Avalon Waterways has revealed six new ports and three new itinaries for their 2021 European season. The new destinations will feature ports in Croatia, Serbia, Romania and Bulgaria. The Danube, which is one of the […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Apr 22 2020
Avalon Waterways
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mississippi river with viking

Sneak peek: here’s what cruising the Mississippi River with Viking will be like

Think Mississippi River and songs such as Ol’ Man River from the musical Show Boat and Mark Twain’s The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn come to mind. This rich tapestry of music and literature has been […]

WORDS BY Teresa Ooi . Apr 21 2020
Viking CruisesViking Mississippi
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evergreen emerald luna

Evergreen expands its fleet, saying Aussie market has double digit growth

It’s full steam ahead for Australian river company, Evergreen, with the line saying that they will be pushing ahead with their latest ship, set to debut in Europe for the 2021 season. The Emerald Luna, […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Apr 21 2020
Evergreen
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riviera itineraries

Riviera reveals new ship and itineraries for 2021 including more for solos

Riviera River Cruises has announced their new ship, the MS Lord Tennyson will be launched in 2021. The line has also revealed their biggest ever selection of itineraries, solo cruises and sailings throughout Europe. In […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Apr 20 2020
Riviera Travel
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No river cruising at the moment

River cruise boss says it could be ‘years before passengers return’ to cruise

River cruise lines across the globe have temporarily suspended their sailings for the next few months. But Cruise Passenger has heard from one leader in the industry who says it is more likely to be […]

WORDS BY Rose Kelly . Apr 8 2020
Teeming River Cruises
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River cruising by Uniworld River ship

Uniworld’s fleet ready to sail 2020 European river season

Uniworld’s fleet of luxury river ships is ready to take on the 2020 season in Europe when it is safe to travel again, says the line’s President and CEO Ellen Bettridge. Writing on her blog […]

WORDS BY Teresa Ooi . Apr 7 2020
SS AntoinetteSS Sao GabrielSS VeneziaUniworld
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River cruising to your lounge room by Viking River Ship

Viking.TV brings the joys of river cruising to your lounge room

Viking Cruises has launched its own TV station, Viking.TV,  to bring the joys of river, ocean and adventure to your lounge room. “If we cannot for the time being bring our guests to the world, […]

WORDS BY Teresa Ooi . Apr 7 2020
Viking CruisesViking Sun
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A glimpse to a river cruise around the city

2020 season – the latest predictions on who will be sailing Europe’s rivers

There were 1.79 million European river cruise passengers last year – 134,250 of whom were fly-cruisers from Australia and New Zealand, new figures reveal. The numbers demonstrate the continuing popularity of Europe’s rivers among Australians […]

WORDS BY Peter Lynch . Apr 7 2020
EuropeEuropean river cruises
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River Cruise Experience with AmaWaterways

AmaWaterways boss believes river cruise will be back this year

The boss of AmaWaterways, Rudi Schreiner has said he is optimistic the river cruise industry will bounce back once the coronavirus outbreak dissipates. AmaWaterways, which is sold through APT in Australia, is known for vessels […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Apr 3 2020
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Viking to extend its river cruise sailing dates to end of June

Viking has announced it will be extending its cruising suspension until the end of June. The line initially planned the hiatus until 30 April. Viking’s chairman Torstein Hagen wrote to affected customers, extending the offer […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Mar 31 2020
Viking
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New cruises along the Mississippi River

Viking reveals historic new cruises along the Mississippi River

Viking, one of the biggest river cruise companies in the world, has revealed it would be sailing the mighty Mississippi River in an important push into the American market. A new ship, The Viking Mississippi,  […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Mar 31 2020
VikingViking Mississippi
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