This comprehensive Ships & Lines section serves as your gateway to exploring finest vessels and renowned cruise lines that grace the most storied waterways of of the world.
Discover some of Europe’s symbols of luxury and elegance like the sleek ships of Viking River Cruises, Avalon Waterways, and Uniworld Boutique River Cruises. Read about Asia’s river cruising leaders like AmaWaterways and Scenic. Get to know Africa’s esteemed lines such as Sanctuary Retreats and Uniworld. They offer a glimpse into the grandeur of pharaonic monuments and awe-inspiring pyramids. Moreover, this section also features cruise lines that wind through American waterways like American Cruise Lines and American Queen Voyages. Let the writeups guide you in exploring the heartlands of the Mississippi River.
With detailed ship profiles, insider knowledge, and expert insights, this Ships & Lines section allows you to discover the perfect river cruise experience tailored to your preferences.
With Celebrity Cruises launching its first river ships in 2027, a new player has entered the highly competitive premium river cruise market.
The 2026/27 will be the biggest in river cruising with expansions in the luxury sector as well as new brands launching.
Australian river cruisers are about to see a revolution in luxury river cruising – and AmaWaterways is leading the charge. Speaking exclusively to Cruise Passenger during her visit to Australia for Cruise360, AmaWaterways co-founder and Global Brand Ambassador Kristin Karst revealed the line is planning more ships, destinations and unique experiences. But she hardly needs … Read more
If Cruise Passenger’s River Cruise Collective was anything to go by – we reached three million Australians – 2025 sees river cruise executives are anticipating a strong year of growth. Viking, for instance, runs the biggest river cruise fleet in the world and is already almost 70 booked for 2025. Because the company is now … Read more
There’s no better time to book your next river cruise than right now.
Uniworld, the river line which prides itself on unique offerings, has announced a series of new cruises including a massive 50-night Rivers of the World journey to celebrate the brand’s 50th birthday in 2026.
Riverside Luxury Cruises has celebrated the christening of its third ship, Riverside Debussy, in Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Join hosts Rosie and Peter on the On Board with Cruise Passenger podcast as they celebrate 50 years of Princess Cruises in Australia through unforgettable passenger stories.
