Avalon Waterways launches longer cruises for 2025
Avalon Waterways has launched longer cruises for 2025. The trend was that cruisers wanted more in-depth holidays.
A plea to Australians: come back to Egypt – the wonders’ are waiting
Egyptologist pleads with Australians to return to Egypt as Gaza troubles see cancellations and small numbers of foreign visitors
Why this could be your best chance to cruise down the Nile
Egypt is suffering over the Mid East war despite being relatively peaceful
American Cruise Lines buys largest paddlewheel steamboat ever built
American Cruise Lines will acquire four river cruise vessels, including the largest paddlewheel steamboat ever built, from American Queen Voyages which has ceased operations.Â
Avalon Alegria christened in Portugal
It wasn’t just all about the wine on the Douro last week – Avalon Waterways christened their newest ship, the Avalon Alegria.
11 injured after Bulgarian river cruiser power failure causes crash
A Bulgarian cruise ship ship lost all power and hit a concrete wall, injuring 11 passengers in an eerie echo of the Baltimore Bridge tragedy.
The joy of the Douro: Onboard Avalon Alegria in Portugal
Not even the rain could dampen the celebrations around Avalon Alegria's launch - the line's newest ship in Portugal.
European-based Riverside Debussy christened
Riverside Luxury Cruises has celebrated the christening of its third ship, Riverside Debussy, in Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Uniworld to debut new river super ship in Europe in 2026
To mark the 50th anniversary of Uniworld Boutique River Cruises, the luxury line will launch a new super ship, SS Emilie to sail on European rivers in 2026.
APT’s 16 seven-night cruises on new riverboat go on sale
The $6.75 million Australian Star which is currently being built will be the largest, wood-fired, luxury paddlesteamer in the Southern Hemisphere when it launches on the iconic Murray River in Victoria. One-third of sailings or 16 seven-night sailings from June 2025 have already sold out.
American Queen Voyages halts but Aussie train operations continue
The American Queen Voyages admitted “unforeseen circumstances and the inability to obtain sufficient capital at a commercially reasonable rate to continue operations,’’ the company said in a statement and notice to employees at its headquarters in Fort Lauderdale.
APT to debut new ship on the popular Douro River
Douro River is the new hot destination which has experienced a surge of interest from many river cruise lines heading to Portugal.
Uniworld’s flash sale offers 2-for-1 fares on select European cruises
Luxury boutique river line Uniworld has unveiled a flash Leap Year sale offering 50 per cent off on some popular European itineraries - but hurry you have to book before 29 February.
Save 15 per cent on PS Emmylou sailings on the Murray River
If you are looking to take a genteel sailing on a Murray River paddlewheeler, now is the chance to save 15 per cent on selected three, four and seven-night voyages this year.
Uniworld drops river cruise single supplement
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises has removed the single supplement on many European itineraries for 2024.
Viking launches 2026 river sales earlyÂ
Viking has opened sales for its 2026 European river voyages early after many 2024 dates sold out and the 2025 season selling well.
