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Riviera Travel is upping its focus on the guest experience.

Riviera to enhance guest experience with cruise hostsThe river cruise line received feedback from guests that they would like more support onboard.

Launching in 2028, the Harmonie will cruise France's Rhone River.

Tauck to add another river ship in France in 2028Custom-built for the Rhone River, the Harmonie will be a sister ship to the Lumiere and will be able...

The Scenic Pearl on the Moselle River in Bernkastel-Kues, Germany.

Scenic opens advisor bookings for 2028 Europe river cruisesThe luxury brand has made some changes, including deeper immersion into the Saone and Rhone regions on...

The Transcend Connect was designed to accommodate groups, including corporate meetings.

Groups specialist Transcend Cruises unveils its first river shipTranscend held a naming ceremony for the Transcend Connect in the Netherlands.

Azamara Cruises hires Alex Pinelo to head sales

Azamara Cruises hires Alex Pinelo to head salesAzamara CEO Dondra Ritzenthaler said Pinelo is "beloved by travel advisors, and that's the group we’re...

AmaWaterways' AmaDouro river ship.

River authority says Portugal's Douro has reached its ship limitIn a letter sent to river cruise lines obtained by Travel Weekly, the Port Authority of the Douro said...

Amadeus River Cruises is seeing an uptick in Gen X customers.

Amadeus River Cruises is seeing an uptick in Gen X customers. Photo Credit: Amadeus River Cruises Generation X is getting onboard with river cruisingMany major river lines say that Gen X travelers are booking more cruises than they were a few years ago.

The Danube River is experiencing low water levels as Europe grapples with a drought.

Low water levels in Europe are disrupting river cruisesParts of the Danube and Rhine have been impacted by low water levels as Europe grapples with a drought, forcing lines to adjust some sailings.

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.

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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

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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

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Sneak peek at Celebrity River Cruises' cabins

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A cruise along India's Lower Ganges

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