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American Empress Resumes River Cruises in Pacific Northwest: Travel Weekly
The American Queen Steamboat Company launched its first post-pandemic river cruise in the Pacific Northwest on Monday.The company said the American Empress set sail on its Pacific Northwest Splendor route along the Columbia and Snake…
Scenic unveils new “rewarding” experiences for European river cruises
Scenic Cruises, the all-inclusive luxury river cruise line, has created new Scenic Enrich experiences to accompany its 2022 European River Cruises collection.Scenic Enrich experiences are no longer just for guests going ashore; each…
Luxury tour operator plans kosher river cruises for next spring: Travel Weekly
Luxury tour operator iWorld of Travel and two Israeli companies will launch a quartet of kosher river cruises next year.Two of the 2022 crossings will be promoted to the Israeli market in May on the Danube and Rhone, and the other two,…
Avalon Waterways plans to start river cruises in Europe in July
Avalon Waterways plans to return to European rivers this summer. From July, the company will conduct selected river cruises on the Seine in France, followed shortly after by the Rhine, Danube, Rhone and…
Riviera River Cruises offers group booking incentive for June
Riviera River Cruises is offering an incentive for group bookings of its European river cruises during the month of June.All new group bookings made in June will receive the eighth cabin free, instead of the usual free cabin after 10…
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There are birthdays and then there are birthdays. Being 60 is one of the big ones. For some people, it's a bit of a panic. Your 50 years have passed and the rest may be more of a question mark than an exclamation point. This is all the…
Crystal River Cruises returns this fall
Crystal River Cruises will once again set sail in Europe."I am happy to report that plans are well advanced to resume river cruises in Europe from August 29, 2021, as we are cautiously optimistic about recent news from the European…
These European river cruises depart in the summer of 2021
SShortly after European Union leaders agreed on May 19 to allow fully vaccinated travelers, including Americans, to enter Europe this summer, river cruise lines announced plans to resume navigation along panoramic inland waterways of…
Riviera River Cruises to restart in Portugal on July 2
Riviera River Cruises plans to restart European river cruises on July 2 on the Douro River in Portugal.The eight-day âDouro, Porto and Salamanca Cruiseâ will be operated by the 126-passenger MS…
AmaWaterways will resume river cruises on July 3
AmaWaterways has announced plans to resume river cruises on July 3, 2021 with seven ships resuming their cruises during the month.
AmaWaterways Executive Vice President and Co-Founder Kristin Karst said: âWe are…
Viking plans to relaunch river cruises in Europe in July
Viking plans to restart its European river operations in July 2021 with selected routes in Portugal, France and along the Rhine through several countries.Cruises are open to vaccinated passengers. The announcement came just after the…
A-Rosa plans to restart European river cruises in June –
A-Rosa has announced its intention to resume cruises on the Douro, Rhine and Danube by mid-June, and in France from June 30.…
Uniworld to launch European river cruises on June 20
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises will begin European river cruises on June 20, 2021.The cruise line will begin cruises with its brand new SS Super Ship La Venezia in Italy. These cruises will be followed by crossings in France with…
Crystal River Cruises Europe range offers more variety: Travel Weekly
Crystal River Cruises this week unveiled its 2023 lineup, which the company says offers 190 itineraries across Europe with a wider variety of sailing lengths than ever before.In addition to 150 of its popular seven-night cruises, the…
Riviera River Cruises offers FAMs and Onboard Credit for Travel Counselor Appreciation Month
WHY IT RATES: In honor of Travel Counselor Appreciation Month, Riviera River Cruises makes it easy for travel counselors to experience its European river trips on their own for just $ 499 (or even free) when booking clients on a…
River cruises in the Pacific Northwest are back: Travel Weekly
U.S. river cruise operators, which have been sailing the Mississippi since March, are also returning to the Pacific Northwest.American Cruise Lines launched its first American Song cruise on Sunday on the Columbia and Snake rivers in…
Amadeus River Cruises offers the best of Europe for discriminatory groups
This Austrian family business knows how to make customers feel right at home as they glide along the Rhine, Danube and other legendary waterways.
Admire story-telling villages, historic castles and verdant vineyards from the…
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Viking Announces 2024 Mississippi River Cruises Now On Sale
Viking Cruises has announced that its new Mississippi cruises for 2024 are now on sale.The cruise line's Viking Mississippi is slated to debut in August 2022 and sail the lower and upper Mississippi rivers between New Orleans and St.…
Viking opens more Mississippi River cruises for bookings due to demand
Viking opened more Mississippi cruises for bookings due to strong demand for sailings on the cruise line's first U.S. river ship, Viking Mississippi.
Viking Mississippi will debut in August 2022 and will travel the lower and upper…
Update on Egypt Nile Cruises 2021-2022
Nile River Cruise is a magical ship from above designed by brilliant minds who wished to offer everyone in the world the chance to fully explore all the rich culture and immortal history of this holy and unique land. The Nile…
Riviera River Cruises will visit the Floriade exhibit once a decade in 2022
WHY IT RATES: RThe iviera cruises to Amsterdam, Cologne and Holland and Flanders provide access to the Floriade Expo, a must-see experience for botanists and horticulturalists. - Lacey Pfalz, Associate Editor, TravelPulseRiviera River…
Are river cruises safe from Covid? Here’s all you need to know
A river cruise offers a taste of life on the slow lane, providing a much more intimate experience than extensive ocean cruises. The appetite for river cruising is clearly apparent, with a third of cruise passengers now considering a…
Riviera River Cruises to demand full COVID-19 vaccination or negative test results
Riviera River Cruises announced today that it will require all passengers to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or to test negative before boarding its ships when European river cruises resume. The same requirements also apply to…
Riviera River Cruises will require a full vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test
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Riviera River Cruises will require a full vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test
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Riviera River Cruises will require vaccines, Covid tests negative: Travel Weekly
Riviera River Cruises will require all customers to be fully vaccinated or test negative for Covid-19 when European river cruises resume, the company announced today.Riviera joins Viking in adopting such mandates. Viking said it will…
Mississippi cruises set to dock in Baton Rouge for first time in a year
BATON ROUGE — On Tuesday morning, the American Jazz, a river cruise ship, will dock in downtown Baton Rouge, becoming the first ship to bring passengers to the capital since the COVID-19 pandemic brought liners to a halt. cruising.…
The 30 Best River Cruises for 2021 and Beyond
22. Rural traditions on the Mekong
The Mekong River cruise through Vietnam and Cambodia resonates with French influences from colonial rule and, combined with Khmer and Angkorian cultures, have left a legacy of architectural treasures.…
Crystal River Cruises to return Crystal Mozart to service in 2022
Crystal River Cruises will redeploy the double-width river vessel Crystal Mozart to Europe in 2022. Crystal announced in 2019 that it is moving to Genting Cruise Lines, under parent company Genting Hong Kong, for another company.Now,…
The Inaugural Cruise | The spirit of the Danube
Day 1 UK to Arnhem
Travel by coach from Folkestone via Eurotunnel or by ferry to Arnhem (journey from Calais approximately four and a half hours). Embark The spirit…
Christmas river cruises: plan 2021
Now is the time to start planning this year's Christmas getaway, and there isn't much that will beat a festive river cruise to Europe's best markets.
Of all great travel experiences, there is surely nothing more romantic than a…
Demand is high for 2022 river cruises, lines say: Travel Weekly
Jeri clausingAs many travelers are expected to stay closer to home until the end of the year, those considering European and exotic river cruises for 2022 may want to plan ahead.River cruises normally have fairly long booking windows. And…
AmaWaterways Unveils Host List for 2021 Celebration of Wine River Cruises in Europe
WHY IT RATES: With wine tastings, exclusive wine tours and wine-paired dinners on these cruises, AmaWaterways guests are immersed in the world of wine as they venture across Europe. —Codie Liermann, associate editorAmaWaterways today…
When will river cruises resume? Vaccines fuel optimism: Travel Weekly
Jeri clausingThe deployment of Covid-19 vaccination programs and the progress of tests are fueling new optimism about a return to river cruising in 2021.While a weak appetite for long-haul travel and ongoing travel restrictions could push…
Private river cruises designed for social distance travel
If you're feeling inspired by World Rivers Day, which this year falls on September 27, start planning one of these river cruises now available for exclusive charter.
The Aqua Expeditions route through the Amazon…
9 tips for enjoying the best food on and off the ship
Viking River Cruises attracts travelers of all ages and interests. Different destinations, routes, crew members, special occasions and other passengers make every trip unique. The one thing we think all Viking River Cruise travelers have…
AmaWaterways Gives Hope to American River Cruise Travelers This Year
It's unclear when American travelers will be welcomed back to Europe, but AmaWaterways chairman and co-founder Rudi Schreiner is hoping for a limited river cruise season later in 2020."I'm still hoping we'll have a cruise in the North…
The best cruises on the Seine in Paris
The mighty Seine stretches nearly 400 miles across France. In Paris, the Seine has been celebrated, filmed, romanticized and politicized, and it has been a key player in the history and colonization of the city.
Seine cruises are a great…
Riviera River Cruises to resume sailing in Europe: Travel Weekly
Riviera River Cruises is gearing up to start sailing in Europe this summer, joining Amadeus River Cruises and AmaWaterways to test the waters and their new Covid-19 health and safety protocols, even as US travelers remain shut out of the…
Viking announces additional Mississippi cruises for 2023
Viking's recently announced Mississippi River cruises have proven to be highly anticipated, with many already sold out. As a result, the company has opened additional sailing dates in 2023 to meet high demand.Viking has also released…
Reservations open for new Viking cruises on the Mississippi
Viking has opened bookings to the public for its new Mississippi cruises, which will launch in 2022. The company's first custom ship, Viking Mississippi, will debut in August 2022 and will cruise the lower and upper Mississippi ,…
River Cruises: Why They Attract Mature Travelers
Over the past 20 years or so, river cruises have become the vacation of choice for many Canadians over the age of 50, and it's easy to see why it's a to-do list favorite.On the one hand, the size of a river cruise ship allows…
The Best New Orleans River Cruises
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Viking River Cruises mum on latest accident: Travel Weekly
Following a series of accidents including a deadly collision of river boats on the Danube and a dramatic evacuation of passengers from a broken-down liner in treacherous seas, Viking has remained silent on reports that one of his river…
Uniworld River Cruises offers free airfare when you book a Europe cruise
Uniworld River Cruises has just the cure for the winter blues: Until February 28, the river cruise line is offering free airfare to customers who book select cruises between May and November 2019. The offer is valid on six itineraries…
With DJs and bunk beds, U by Uniworld River Cruises is targeting millennials
When you think of river cruises, millennials don't come to mind, more like an elderly couple marching to their billionth church on a two-week European itinerary.Now, by launching U by Uniworld, luxury river cruise line Uniworld wants to…