Fancy messing about on the river? Well, you are not alone owing to its increasing popularity, and here’s the place to find out what might whet your appetite.

Crystal Mozart in Budapest

Worst European flooding in 30 years threatens river cruising

Many European river cruises were under threat today after Storm Boris unleashed the worst flooding in the region for 30 years. The area around Vienna was declared a disaster area, while the Czech Republic and Hungary were struggling to cope with the extreme rainfall. Hungary. A state of national disaster has also been declared in

Tagged under:
Budapest with Riviera Travel

Riviera Travel freezes 2026 departures at 2025 prices until December

Riviera Travel is offering its largest-ever river cruise programme for 2026, with 428 sailings on 13 river ships to destinations across Europe and further afield. The season features 31 dedicated solo departures. The company has also frozen 2026 departures at 2025 prices until 15 December this year. As well as traditional destination favourites such as

Tagged under:
Pandaw on the Mekong

Pandaw steers clear of holiday crowds with two new and exclusive Mekong stops

Asian river cruise specialist Pandaw has introduced two new and exclusive stops in Cambodia which will be offered on all Mekong expeditions from September. These new stops, unique to Pandaw, will not only provide more authentic experiences for its guests but also ensure that they are benefitting the communities in a sustainable way by spreading

Tagged under: ,
Chesapeake Shipbuilding yard

American Cruise Lines adds three more to its list of newbuild orders

American Cruise Lines confirmed yesterday (12 June) that it has ordered three more ships, taking its list of newbuilds in the pipeline to seven. The new ships, all scheduled for delivery before the end of 2026, include six in the Project Blue series and a brand-new American Riverboat. “The domestic cruise industry is the healthiest

Tagged under:
Pandaw India Expeditions

The drinks are now on Pandaw on its India expedition cruises

Asian river cruise specialist Pandaw has introduced all-inclusive drinks on its India expeditions. Local soft drinks, mixers, spirits and beers are now included as part of the cruise fare, along with onboard house wine during lunch and dinner only. Pandaw’s India cruises take place on the lower and upper Ganges as well as on the

Tagged under:
queen of the mississippi

No surprise as American Cruise Lines lands four AQV river vessels for $5.5m

It was always on the cards after American Queen Voyages announced it was calling it a day. It simply couldn’t compete with American Cruise Lines’ increasing dominance of the nation’s waterways, so it comes as no surprise that it is ACL who have bought their four river cruise vessels – American Queen, American Duchess, American

Tagged under:
Pandaw Mekong spa upgrade

Pandaw upgrades its spa experience on Lower Mekong cruises

Pandaw is introducing a brand new upgraded spa experience on its cruises along the Lower Mekong. Launching this autumn, the upgraded spas on the RV Bassac Pandaw and the RV Mekong Pandaw will feature two new treatment rooms and a sauna, with three dedicated spa technicians offering a range of treatments including massage, facials and

Tagged under: ,
MS Raymonde of CroisiEurope ©letabatha.net

CroisiEurope launches new hotel barge cruise through secret waterways of Belgium

CroisiEurope, Europe’s largest river cruise operator, has launched a brand new hotel barge cruise along Belgium’s little-known waterways. The six-night cruise itinerary on the MS Raymonde, pictured, which launches in April 2025, operates between Ghent and Halle and visits Bruges, Oudenaarde, Péronnes-Lez-Antoing, Mons, Strépy-Thieu and Brussels, taking in beautiful towns with a rich cultural heritage

Tagged under:
American Melody

American Cruise Lines kicks off its biggest ever Mississippi River season

American Cruise Lines launched its biggest ever Mississippi season this week as American Melody became the first of five riverboats to set sail on the Lower Mississippi. Over the next few weeks, four more riverboats will join Melody cruising between New Orleans and Memphis marking the company’s largest season ever across the country, especially on

Tagged under:
TUI Alma

TUI River Cruises heads for the Douro with its first new build ship TUI Alma

TUI River Cruises has announced its first new-build ship which will sail on Portugal’s Douro River when she launches in 2025. Says managing director Chris Logan says: “This is a huge moment for TUI River Cruises and a defining moment in our journey. Given we only launched back in 2021 it’s a testament to the

Tagged under: