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Low water levels on the Rhine have created significant hurdles for operators this year.

Riviera pauses Danube and Rhine river cruise salesSales have been halted for sailings scheduled through mid-September due to low water, but the cruises themselves have not been...

Windstar guests visiting Rome. The line has been sailing the Mediterranean for the full winter since 2023.

The Mediterranean has become a year-round cruising destinationA number of lines, particularly in the luxury and small-ship space, are doing Med winter cruises, giving travelers a chance to...

On some new international routes next summer, American will use new Airbus A321 XLRs, featuring Flagship Suites.

American Airlines adds three international routes from PhiladelphiaThe airline will fly to Vienna, Iceland and Porto, Portugal.

Some of United's new international routes will fly the Airbus A321XLR with its Polaris business-class seats.

United adds 10 international destinations, including LuxembourgThe airline will fly to Okinawa, Japan; Luxembourg; Toulouse and Marseille in France; and Ljubljana, Slovenia, among others.

Travel advisors applaud limit on Douro cruise ships

Travel advisors applaud limit on Douro cruise shipsCruise sellers are saying that a cap could protect the Douro Valley from overtourism and preserve what makes the river in...

The Explora I will sail the line's first season in South America.

Explora shifts cruises away from the Middle EastThe luxury line canceled its Middle East season for winter 2027-28 and will send ships to the Mediterranean and South America...

HX Expeditions guests fish for cod that will later be prepared by chefs back on the ship.

Gone fishing on an HX Expeditions excursion in GreenlandDuring HX's Tide to Table excursion, cruise guests spend a morning with chefs on fishing boats and catch cod that is later...

The carrier will fly to Paris and Athens between May and October.

Alaska Airlines to launch Paris and Greece routes next yearThe carrier will fly Seattle-Athens three times per week starting May 12 and Seattle-Paris De Gaulle five times per week...

Low waters of the Danube River in Budapest this summer.

Low water, high stakes: River lines take a hit to satisfy guestsLow water levels on the Danube and Rhine have disrupted itineraries, and river cruise lines have added costs in an effort to...

Looking beyond the traditional rivers for cruises

Looking beyond the traditional rivers for cruisesWith the Rhine and Danube having low water levels in some spots, we suggest other options for clients to consider.

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