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The HMS Gassten, a former Swedish Navy minesweeper with five cabins that sails the western fjords of Norway.

From barges to gulets, small ships a big hit in the Covid eraDemand is up for small vessel rentals as travelers seek greater privacy during the pandemic.

Uniworld's La Venezia will be based in its namesake city.

Uniworld's La Venezia takes design cues from namesake cityThe line's newest river ship features Fortuny fabrics and Murano glass.

The American Jazz is the third of American Cruise Lines' five planned modern riverboats.

American Cruise Lines takes delivery of the JazzACL's newest modern riverboat features an opening bow with a retractable gangway and a multistory glass atrium.

American Cruise Lines asked passengers to do their part, sending them masks, gloves and hand sanitizer.

Industry shifts toward encouraging personal responsibilitySuppliers continue to focus on safety but increasingly are asking visitors to do their part, too.

A rendering of the Viking Saigon, scheduled to debut in August 2021.

Viking to launch newbuild for Mekong sailings in 2021The Viking Saigon will be Viking's second ship operating in Southeast Asia, joining the Viking Mekong.

Cruise panel: Ships may be safer than shore

Cruise panel: Ships may be safer than shoreCould cruising be a safe option for a traveling public worried about Covid-19? Experts on the newly formed Healthy Sail Panel...

Hurtigruten’s Finnmarken sailing the Norwegian coastline.

Major cruise lines are paused, but small ships are revving upRecent headlines about CLIA’s voluntary suspension of sailings through Sept. 15 might lead one to conclude that the cruise...

The AmaKristina. AmaWaterways launched what is essentially a two-for-one river cruise offer for medical personnel and first responders.

Suppliers show their gratitude to healthcare heroes, first respondersCompanies are offering vacation discounts, giveaways and other perks to those on the front lines of the Covid crisis.

If Germany keeps its border closed to Americans until the end of August, it would be difficult for river cruise companies to plan a 2020 return.

Summer a season of uncertainty in EuropeConfusion about border policies is dimming hopes for a resumption of inbound tourism and river cruising before fall.

Focus on Cruise: Sailing into the Wind

Focus on Cruise: Sailing into the WindBuffeted by negative media attention and a crippling shutdown, the cruise industry is trying to figure out how to safely return...

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