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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...

A traditional Christmas market in the historic center of Frankfurt.

For most river cruise lines, it's a wrap on Christmas bookingsThough many travel companies have reported a shorter booking window for holiday trips, Christmas market cruises buck that...

In October, Viking welcomed its 100th ship, the Viking Honir.

Viking continues to roll, reporting 19% revenue growth in Q3The cruise company has sold 95% of its capacity for 2025, and is on pace for a similar result in 2026.

Arjun Sinsinwar, left, the chief inspiration officer ar Antara, speaks during a panel discussion on river cruising at CruiseWorld in Fort Lauderdale on Thursday. Travel Weekly river cruise editor Brinley Hineman, at right, served as a co-moderator.

New river cruise destinations grab the spotlight during CruiseWorld panelSailings in Colombia and India, and even something new in Europe, were among those discussed by river cruise line executives.

American Cruise Lines will bring out six ships in 2027-2028: Four modern river cruise ships and two coastal vessels.

American Cruise Lines will grow by six more shipsCEO Charles Robertson said the forthcoming ships reflected the company's confidence in the domestic market.

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