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The fastest growing area of the cruise industry, river cruises are the best way to discover the interior of a country or continent. From Russia’s waterways to the Mississippi or Europe’s ‘hero rivers’ like the Danube and Rhine. The sector is also seeing big growth in Asia with passengers showing huge interest in the Yangtze, Mekong and Irrawaddy rivers.
European river cruises you can take now
As the FCO gives the green light to river cruise, we look at the operators sailing right now.
Viking Saigon: Viking to launch new ship on Mekong
The 80-guest Viking Saigon will sail on its Magnificent Mekong itinerary next summer.
FCO gives green light to river cruises
FCO clarifies its advice around the much-criticised ban on cruise ships, allowing Brits to take a river cruise.
A-Rosa restarts operations in France following Rhine and Danube success
A-Rosa has restarted river cruises in France with its first departure on the Rhone leaving Lyon on July 11.
What’s happening on the waterways: CLIA 2019
As CLIA 2019 wraps up on day one, Emily Eastman reports on what’s in focus, from next-generation river cruising to…
From Russia with love: Viking on the Volga
Rebecca Barnes sets sail on a Russian river cruise to discover a country that’s full of delights, from Soviet-era…
Crystal River: Great expectations on Europe’s waterways
Sam Ballard hears from Walter Littlejohn, VP at Crystal River Cruises, about how the line has elevated European…
National Geographic Expeditions launches river cruises
National Geographic Expeditions has partnered with Scenic to offer river cruises in Europe and Asia.
Guests will…
Crystal Cruises christens new river ship
Crystal River Cruises has welcomed its newest ship to the fleet after Crystal Debussy was christened in Amsterdam.…