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Clockwise from top left: River cruise editor Brinley HIneman, Angela Hughes of Ships and Trips Luxury Travel and host Rebecca Tobin talk about the latest phenomenon in the river cruise business: longer pre- and post-cruise land tours.

New ways to extend a river cruise on land -- A Summer Series episodeRiver cruise editor Brinley Hineman and advisor Angela Hughes discuss new options for river cruise...

The Clara is one of three new ships that will launch in 2028.

Uniworld's new ships to sail extended river cruises in 2028The Helen or the Clara will do a 30-day cruise from Amsterdam to the Black Sea and a 25-day journey...

Scenic Group names Sture Myrmell as chief operating officer

Scenic Group names Sture Myrmell as chief operating officerMyrmell has extensive cruise experience, having previously held senior roles at Cunard, Seabourn,...

Low water levels on the Rhine have created significant hurdles for operators this year.

Riviera pauses Danube and Rhine river cruise salesSales have been halted for sailings scheduled through mid-September due to low water, but the cruises...

The Travel Institute held its first Certified Travel Associate Immersion Program aboard the AmaStella for a Rhine cruise.

The Travel Institute combines certification testing with a famThe first Certified Travel Associate Immersion Program was held earlier this month aboard...

No Travel Leaders advisors intend to decrease marketing spending for 2027, according to a survey.

Travel Leaders advisors' optimism drives increased marketingTravel Leaders Network surveyed its top leisure sellers, and 86% said they plan to increase their...

Travel advisors applaud limit on Douro cruise ships

Photo Credit: The AmaDouro, an AmaWaterways ship, on Portugal's Douro River.Travel advisors applaud limit on Douro cruise shipsCruise sellers are saying that a cap could protect the Douro Valley from overtourism and preserve what makes the river in Portugal special.

Low waters of the Danube River in Budapest this summer.

Low water, high stakes: River lines take a hit to satisfy guestsLow water levels on the Danube and Rhine have disrupted itineraries, and river cruise lines have added costs in an effort to satisfy customers during a difficult summer.

The Rhine River with low water levels in Konigswinter, Germany.

Low river levels in Europe are challenging river cruise lines and advisorsWhile river lines are busy adjusting operations, travel advisors are working overtime addressing client concerns and disrupted trips.

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

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.

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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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River Cruise Insights Brinley Hineman Looking beyond the traditional rivers for cruises

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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

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

Highlights from CruiseWorld 2023: Connections and conversations