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The sweeping sun deck on the Raj Mahal is lined with comfortable seating.

A Lower Ganges cruise explores India's rich historyIndia can be an overwhelming destination, but river cruising mitigates many of the challenges, making touring India convenient,...

Mangroves along the Gambia River.

A river cruise adventure in Gambia and SenegalWith untrampled wild places and rich historical and cultural offerings, Gambia and Senegal must balance the desire to boost...

The Avalon Alegria, Avalon Waterways' newest ship, sails on the Douro River in Portugal.

Avalon Waterways got to the Douro in its own time and wayWhile travelers are largely to thank for this new destination, travel advisors are credited with boosting sales for the Avalon...

The Viking Octantis expedition ship traversing the Welland Canal in Ontario during a Great Lakes cruise.

Viking intends to increase direct bookings, but says it remains committed to travel agenciesIn its IPO registration form, Viking said that it expects direct bookings to grow, but it also said that travel advisors are...

American Cruise Lines is the new owner of the American Countess paddlewheeler.

American Queen Voyages ships find new life, the trade applaudsIt's the end of an era for AQV, but possibly the start of a new one for its four riverboats and two Great Lakes vessels.

Riviera River Cruises executive vice president of sales and marketing Marilyn Conroy speaking at the 2024 ASTA River Cruise Expo.

Riviera is making its river cruises more solo-friendlyRiviera's decision to double down on departures exclusively for solo passengers is the latest example of travel companies...

The Avalon Alegria docked in Porto Antigo.

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.

Zane Kerby welcomes nearly 1,300 travel advisors to the third annual ASTA River Cruise Expo in Amsterdam.

ASTA River Cruise Expo is bigger than everThe expo returned to Europe for its third year, featuring more ships, more travel advisors and an even larger venue.

The American Queen paddlewheeler in Cincinnati.

American Queen Voyages ships have uncertain destinationsThe fleet includes four classic U.S.-flagged paddlewheelers: the flagship American Queen, the American Duchess, the American...

The American Jazz river cruise ship in Natchez, Mississippi.

Despite American Queen's shutdown, U.S. river cruising keeps rollingWhile there is now one fewer option to sail domestically in what was already a limited pool, advisors say there is still plenty...

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