River Cruise travel tips

Luxury hotel barge cruise company European Waterways has just introduced some new special itineraries visiting Christmas Markets Cruises in Alsace-Lorraine, France.

The American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA) kicked off its first-ever virtual River Cruise Week today, with nearly 700 travel advisors in attendance.

Southeast Asian boutique river cruise operator, Heritage Line, has introduced new private onshore excursions for its Lower Mekong River cruises.

River cruising is “having a moment,” as Zane Kerby, president and chief executive officer of the American Society of Travel Advisors, said earlier this year at ASTA’s sold-out River Cruise Expo in Amsterdam. 

Tauck’s fleet is growing: The company will be debuting two new riverboats in the spring of 2026. 

Viva Cruises is launching a new premium brand called Viva Boutique.

Viking has taken delivery of its newest Nile River cruise ship, Viking Sobek.

Travelers looking to save on a European river cruise vacation are in luck: Riviera River Cruises is offering 50 percent off 2026 departures.

AmaWaterways continues to meet the growing demand for European river cruises among Spanish-speaking travelers.

Uniworld Boutique River Cruises is unveiling new offerings for 2025, including sailings aboard its new ship the S.S. Elisabeth.

VIVA Cruises will offer a wide selection of river cruises throughout Europe this holiday season.

Avalon Waterways is celebrating a record-breaking year of sales in 2024. And, already, the line is on track to smash its 2025 sales goals, too.

AmaWaterways is launching a new “Sell Five, Sail Free” promotion for travel advisors.

Heritage Line is celebrating its 16th anniversary by offering discounts and perks on upcoming river cruise sailings in Southeast Asia.

AmaWaterways has unveiled a new seven-night "Best of the Danube" itinerary inspired by co-founder and President Rudi Schreiner.

Abercrombie & Kent is sharing more details about its new Peruvian Amazon riverboat.

Till a little over a century ago, river cruising was quite prevalent in India until railways took over as a faster means of transport. Cut to now, the activity is back and growing in the country, only now it’s more for leisure, said Raj Singh, chairman of Heritage River Journeys, which operates Antara River Cruises in India. 

In celebration of the Fourth of July and Canada Day, U.K.-based cruise operator Riviera River Cruises has announced a summer sweepstakes for travel advisors in the U.S. and Canada. 

AmaWaterways’ more than 70 annual Celebration of Wine River Cruises invite you to immerse yourself in a world where rich flavors flow freely across Europe, allowing you to savor these storied libations on a deeper, more intimate level. Each Celebration of Wine River Cruise is hosted by an enthusiastic wine professional who leads you through tastings and interactive discussions, accompanies you on select shore excursions to vineyards and cellars, and helps curate a special food and wine pairing dinner on board. Guided by their passion and expertise, you’ll delight in discovering one of the world’s most perfect blends: travel, wine and elegant cuisine. 

American Cruise Lines’ fall foliage cruises on the Hudson River are so popular they typically sell out a year in advance.

Go City—the world’s leading sightseeing pass brand—launches its first pass in Eastern Europe, the All-Inclusive Prague Pass. The Go City All-Inclusive Prague Pass enables travelers to experience a selection of the city’s best sights—all handpicked by a local destination expert—at the best price.

Riviera River Cruises has completed a refurbishment of MS Lord Byron, which has now kicked off its 2024 season on France’s Rhône River.