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Celebrity River Cruises will offer pre- and post-cruise add-ons in Budapest starting next year.

Celebrity River Cruises to offer trip extensions in EuropeThe Before and After Stays will be offered in Prague and Budapest in 2027 before expanding to...

Bravo's Captain Sandy to keynote ASTA River Cruise Expo

Bravo's Captain Sandy to keynote ASTA River Cruise ExpoCaptain Sandy Yawn of "Below Deck" will speak about her career at sea and share stories related to...

A stateroom on the AmaRudi.

AmaWaterways reveals details of new double-width shipThe AmaRudi will begin sailing the Danube River next spring with 98 staterooms, multiple dining...

Michele Saegesser at the 2024 Travel Weekly Readers Choice Awards.

Viking names Michele Saegesser senior VP of salesThe longtime Viking executive was promoted from vice president of sales and national accounts.

The American maverick in Newport, R.I.

American Maverick coastal ship enters serviceThe ship is the third in American Cruise Lines' Patriot class.

The Scenic Aura will sail the Hooghly River on Scenic's India-Sri Lanka itineraries.

Scenic Group to sail India river cruisesScenic is packaging cruises of the Hooghly River with land tours in India and Sri Lanka, starting in...

Uniworld will pair up with sister brand Luxury Gold to launch river-and-land packages next year. Photo Credit: TTC Tour Brands River cruise lines add full land tours to create longer vacationsAvalon Waterways, AmaWaterways and Uniworld Boutique River Cruises have all announced such land-river pairings, which are in addition to the pre- and post-cruise land extensions they offer.

The Transcend Connect, Transcend Cruises' first Europe river ship, is expected to enter service this year.

Transcend Cruises' goal: Reshape group chartersThe new company aims to revolutionize group charters by offering a high level of customization, and it's making a pitch to travel advisors.

The 152-passenger AmaSofia sails the Rhine and Danube rivers.

AmaWaterways innovates with the AmaSofia's debutAmaWaterways launched the ship with design and dining upgrades and enhanced onboard amenities, aiming to differentiate itself in the river cruise market.

Colombia's welcoming waterway

Colombia's welcoming waterwayWith two new AmaWaterways ships, the Magdalena River got its first taste of tourism in years, and local communities are embracing visitors while working with the line to protect the region's nature and culture.

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Cumbia dancers treated guests to a show onboard the AmaMelodia.

Cumbia dancers treated guests to a show onboard the AmaMelodia. Photo Credit: Brinley Hineman

On the Magdalena River, AmaWaterways takes guests on a Colombian journeyFrom the comforts of the AmaMelodia, AmaWaterways' tropical river cruises enable guests to discover Colombian cuisine, wildlife...

With a 1-to-1 staff-to-guest ratio, the Pure Amazon is more like a boutique hotel than a river cruise ship

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.

The Avalon Alegria docked in Porto Antigo.

The Avalon Alegria docked in Porto Antigo. Photo Credit: Nicole Edenedo

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.

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A first look at the upcoming AmaRudi

A first look at the upcoming AmaRudi|Jun 24, 2026

The AmaRudi, named after AmaWaterways' cofounder Rudi Schreiner, will begin sailing the Danube River next spring.

A first look at the upcoming AmaRudi

A first look at the upcoming AmaRudi

Sneak peek at Celebrity River Cruises' cabins

Sneak peek at Celebrity River Cruises' cabins

Relaxation on the Douro with Riviera Travel

Relaxation on the Douro with Riviera Travel

Cruising through Laos on Mekong Kingdom's Boheme

Cruising through Laos on Mekong Kingdom's Boheme

The pull of the pyramids

The pull of the pyramids

Sailing on the Viking Mississippi

Sailing on the Viking Mississippi

A cruise along India's Lower Ganges

A cruise along India's Lower Ganges

What to expect on Variety Cruises' West African river sailings

What to expect on Variety Cruises' West African river sailings

A taste of Provence

A taste of Provence

Highlights from CruiseWorld 2023: Connections and conversations

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