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A rendering of a Celebrity river cruise ship. The river ships will echo elements of the line's Edge-class oceangoing ships.

Celebrity gives a virtual preview of its river ships at the ASTA Expo"Celebrity River Cruises guests will return home with stories no one else can tell," president Laura Hodges Bethge said.

A rendering of the Celebrity Compass, Celebrity's first Europe river ship coming in 2027.

Celebrity River Cruises takes a unique approach to excursionsCelebrity will have four excursion categories, including an exclusive, once-per-cruise experience described as providing...

There will be new Italian lunches in the Chef's Table restaurant.

AmaWaterways makes upgrades ahead of the 2026 seasonThe river cruise line has enhanced in-room amenities and made culinary changes.

Angkor Wat reported approximately 93,500 ticket purchases in January, down from 146,150 in January 2025.

Cambodia border fighting has hurt Angkor Wat but not Mekong cruisingAngkor Wat said January ticket sales were down 36%. But Mekong cruise operators are saying that business is good.

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

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...

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...

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.

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.

Emerald Cruises & Tours will launch the Emerald Lumi in 2027.

Rivers of opportunity: 2027 will be a special year for river cruisingAt least 25 new ships will debut as will at least one new line, Celebrity River Cruises. Plus, established lines are adding...

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