Pirates attack passenger ships, kill two in Rivers
Dennis Naku, Port Harcourt
Two people were reportedly killed, while three others are reported missing after suspected pirates attacked two passenger boats along the coastal waters of Aru-Gbanaama and Polokiri in the Bonny local…
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…
Government identifies new routes for ferry services via inland waterways
New Delhi: To promote cabotage and boost tourism, new routes for ferry and RO-RO (Roll-on Roll-off) services have been identified, including the Somnath, Hazira, Okha and Jamnagar temple, announced on Monday. the government. The…
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…
LASWA stops six-passenger boats flouting safety regulations on Lagos lagoon
The Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) on Tuesday arrested and seized six-passenger boats flouting safety regulations on Lagos waterways.In a statement released by the agency, the six boats were seized by the agency's enforcement and…
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 ,…
Offer to regulate passenger boats on the River Leven and Loch Lomond after the sinking
Efforts are being made to regulate passenger boats on Loch Lomond and the River Leven after a ship sinks. Vixen sank about 50m from the shore at Ardlui, Loch Lomond in 2012 and, following an investigation by the Marine Accident!-->…
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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‘Save London’s passenger ships’: Thames passenger service providers fear impact of…
Riverboat service operators fear that new safety rules introduced by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) could bankrupt them.
A recent MCA review of Thames passenger ships suggested that older and newer ships…
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…
America’s first fully electric, emission-free passenger boats set sail for Niagara Falls
One of America's most iconic tourist hotspots is about to get a green update.
Niagara Falls is preparing to replace its current Maid of the Mist boat with the launch of the first two fully electric, zero-emission passenger ships…
Fears for historic Richmond passenger ships over changes to safety requirements
An owner of a Richmond passenger boat business is concerned that proposed new boat safety requirements will force him to stop transporting tourists along the River Thames on ships that have participated in Dunkirk.
Danny Collier (pictured…
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…
High speed passenger boats to Mandwa and Elephanta caves soon
Traveling to Elephanta Caves and Mandwa could soon get faster with the Maharashtra Maritime Council the intention to acquire two high-speed passenger vessels with a capacity of at least 80 passengers.
The MMB has already issued a tender…
Ports Department to issue licenses to all passenger ships
Rajahmundry: All passenger ships crossing rivers, canals and reservoirs would require a license from the Ports Department as of April 1, per the standards of the Inland Vessels Act, 2017 in the state. The decision to streamline the…
Trio discusses a book on the river routes of the Citrus | Local News
There are several ways to experience the diverse wildlife and landscapes of Citrus County.Wanting to keep…
Passenger boats moored as the Sungai Kolok River rises
About 50 boats that normally provide passenger services on the Sungai Kolok River between…
NYC Ferry orders three 350-passenger boats for service in 2018
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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…
Killarney Passenger Vessel License Dispute in High Court
A dispute over the licensing of commercial passenger vessels on the Lakes of Killarney has come to the High Court.
Aidan O'Callaghan, a…