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Uniworld and Luxury Gold will offer five itineraries in 2027.

Uniworld and Luxury Gold partner to create cruise-tour vacationsThe 2027 itineraries pair Uniworld's Europe river cruises with Luxury Gold's land tours. The trips are...

Smithsonian Journeys invites travelers to "experience the magic of the 2027 total solar eclipse" in Spain.

Smithsonian Journeys reveals 2027 trips, including solar eclipse itinerariesThe eclipse itineraries are a Nile River cruise, a Ponant cruise along the Iberian Peninsula and a...

A rendering of the Celebrity Wanderer, coming in 2028.

Celebrity River Cruises will double fleet with ship orderThe river line already had 10 ships on the books and has ordered 10 more. Celebrity also revealed...

Promotions and appointments at Amadeus River Cruises, from left: Marcus Leskovar, Victoria Singleton and Hannah Westerdoll.

Amadeus promotes Marcus Leskovar to president, adds sales VPAmadeus River Cruises is continuing its focus on growing its market share in North America.

Carnival Cruise Line’s Ken Tate, Janet Wygert, Christine Duffy and Kirk Neal.

2025 Readers Choice Awards winners: A night of celebrationThe industry gathered at the American Museum of Natural History to celebrate the best of the best in...

Tauck is waiving single supplement fees on some river cruises and reducing the fees on certain land itineraries, including to Africa.

Tauck waives or discounts the single supplement on ships and toursTauck will waive the fee for Category 1 cabins on ships sailing 2026 Europe river cruises.

Avalon Waterways last year debuted the Cozy Cruise collection -- autumn wine-themed cruises in Europe.

Avalon Waterways last year debuted the Cozy Cruise collection -- autumn wine-themed cruises in Europe. Photo Credit: Avalon Waterways With longer Europe seasons, river lines inch close to year-round operationsRiver cruise lines and travel advisors say their customers are willing to brave colder temperatures to get more bang for their buck in less crowded destinations in the offseason.

The Aquavit Terrace and aft infinity pool on Viking ocean ships.

Viking's ship design strategy: Strength is in repetitionTravel advisors who sell a lot of Viking cruises say the brand's simplicity serves as welcome familiarity for clients, leading them to know exactly what to expect when they step onboard.

AmaWaterways aims to stand out with new logoThe river cruise line has swapped its crown logo with blue shades for an abstract "A" that evokes classical music.

Trafalgar will enter the river cruising business in 2026, offering cruises on the Rhine and the Danube.

Preview 2026: The year ahead for river cruisingIn 2026, a booming industry will welcome 20 new ships and new brands, too, including tour powerhouse Trafalgar.

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With a 1-to-1 staff-to-guest ratio, the Pure Amazon is more like a boutique hotel than a river cruise ship

With a 1-to-1 staff-to-guest ratio, the Pure Amazon is more like a boutique hotel than a river cruise ship

A&K delivers a boutique experience on its new Amazon shipGuests on the Pure Amazon enjoy luxurious accommodations, local Peruvian cuisine and guided wildlife outings.

The Avalon Alegria docked in Porto Antigo.

The Avalon Alegria docked in Porto Antigo. Photo Credit: Nicole Edenedo

Avalon Alegria brings happiness to Portugal's DouroThe resort vibe is strong on the newest ship to join Avalon Waterways' fleet and its first to sail the Douro River.

The pool onboard the new Viking Aton, which sails on the Nile River.

The pool onboard the new Viking Aton, which sails on the Nile River. Photo Credit: Viking

Shining a light on the spacious new Viking AtonFans of Viking's river ships now have more opportunities to sail Egypt's Nile River, thanks to the addition of the Viking Aton...

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Relaxation on the Douro with Riviera Travel

Relaxation on the Douro with Riviera Travel|Aug 25, 2025

River cruise editor Brinley Hineman visited Portugal's Douro Valley with Riviera Travel in August on the company's newest ship on the Douro, the Riviera Rose.

Relaxation on the Douro with Riviera Travel

Relaxation on the Douro with Riviera Travel

Cruising through Laos on Mekong Kingdom's Boheme

Cruising through Laos on Mekong Kingdom's Boheme

The pull of the pyramids

The pull of the pyramids

Sailing on the Viking Mississippi

Sailing on the Viking Mississippi

A cruise along India's Lower Ganges

A cruise along India's Lower Ganges

What to expect on Variety Cruises' West African river sailings

What to expect on Variety Cruises' West African river sailings

A taste of Provence

A taste of Provence

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Highlights from CruiseWorld 2023: Connections and conversations

Christmas markets return to Europe

Christmas markets return to Europe

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