https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/european river cruises/ European River Cruises News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-07-02T18:25:41+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/amawaterways-reveals-first-look-at-amarudi-europes-largest-river-cruise-shi/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/amawaterways-reveals-first-look-at-amarudi-europes-largest-river-cruise-shi/ AmaWaterways today unveiled the first details and renderings of AmaRudi, its highly anticipated second double-width river ship scheduled to debut on the Danube River in spring 2027. Building on the groundbreaking design of AmaMagna, which redefined expectations for river cruising when it launched in 2019, AmaRudi will stand alongside its sister ship as the largest river cruise ship in Europe. Designed to accommodate just 196 guests in 98 staterooms and suites, the new vessel will offer an extraordinary amount of personal space, multiple dining venues, expansive wellness amenities and thoughtfully designed public spaces inspired by the destinations along the Danube River. Thu, 25 Jun 2026 09:46:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/viking-takes-delivery-of-newest-river-ships-in-europe/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/viking-takes-delivery-of-newest-river-ships-in-europe/ Viking® (www.viking.com) announced it has taken delivery of its newest river ships, the Viking Annar and the Viking Fjolvar. Both vessels were built at Meyer’s Neptun Werft shipyard in Rostock-Warnemünde, Germany. The Viking Annar will sail Viking’s itineraries on the Rhine, Main and Danube rivers, while the Viking Fjolvar will sail itineraries on the Seine River. “We are proud to welcome the Viking Annar and the Viking Fjolvar to our growing fleet of award-winning river ships,” said Leah Talactac, President and CEO of Viking. “Exploring by river offers an unmatched way to discover a destination’s history, culture and local life, and these new vessels allow even more curious travellers to experience Europe in Viking comfort.” Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:52:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/amawaterways-expands-european-orderbook-with-eight-new-ships/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/amawaterways-expands-european-orderbook-with-eight-new-ships/ AmaWaterways, the largest cruise line dedicated exclusively to river cruising, today announced plans to expand its European orderbook with eight new ships scheduled for delivery by 2030. With these additions, the company’s global fleet will grow to more than 40 vessels – doubling its vessel count since 2020. This expansion reflects the surging demand for AmaWaterways’ immersive river cruise experiences. Fri, 19 Sep 2025 05:22:26 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/viking-takes-delivery-of-newest-river-ship-in-europe/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/viking-takes-delivery-of-newest-river-ship-in-europe/ Viking® (www.viking.com) has announced it has taken delivery of the Viking Nerthus, the company’s newest Viking Longship®. The delivery took place when the ship was presented at Meyer’s Neptun Werft shipyard in Rockstock-Warnemuende, Germany. The 168-guest Viking Nerthus joins the company’s growing fleet of state-of-the-art sister ships on the Seine River and will sail Viking’s popular 8-day itinerary, Paris & the Heart of Normandy, and the new 8-day Christmastime in Paris & Normandy itinerary. Thu, 20 Mar 2025 06:08:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/european-waterways-luxury-barge-cruises-embrace-the-joys-of-mindful-travel/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/european-waterways-luxury-barge-cruises-embrace-the-joys-of-mindful-travel/ In a world where travel often comes with the hustle and bustle of crowded tourist spots, the concept of mindful tourism is quickly making waves as a more enriching and responsible way of exploring new destinations. European Waterways, the leader in luxury barge cruising across Europe’s inland waterways, is embracing this transformative approach, offering a unique way to experience Europe’s hidden gems while fostering a deeper connection to local cultures and landscapes. Wed, 12 Feb 2025 08:08:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/celebrity-cruises-announces-launch-of-river-vacations-and-new-fleet/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/celebrity-cruises-announces-launch-of-river-vacations-and-new-fleet/ Celebrity Cruises will usher in a new era in river cruising with Celebrity River Cruises, a premium river cruise vacation that will begin taking bookings this year. The brand has signed an initial order for 10 transformative ships that will take guests to historic cities on the world’s most iconic rivers, launching in Europe. Celebrity Cruises will bring the elevated design and sophistication of the Edge Series ocean ships to the river. When you combine that with the brand’s signature hospitality and unique itinerary offerings, Celebrity River Cruises will deliver unforgettable experiences – The Celebrity Way. Wed, 29 Jan 2025 06:42:36 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/viva-cruises-celebrates-the-christening-of-its-third-new-build-ship-viva-en/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/viva-cruises-celebrates-the-christening-of-its-third-new-build-ship-viva-en/ European river cruise specialist, VIVA Cruises, christened its newest ship, VIVA ENJOY, at its home port of Düsseldorf (Germany) on Tuesday. With a festive ceremony and many good wishes from guests, VIVA Cruises’ third new build ship is set to offer exciting itineraries on the Rhine, Danube and beyond. Award-winning UK cruise writer, Jeannine Williamson, was bestowed with the honour of being VIVA ENJOY’s godmother – a gesture that shows VIVA Cruises’ commitment to its growing English-speaking audience and the global market. Thu, 16 Jan 2025 07:54:18 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tui-river-cruises-unveils-itinerary-inspired-culinary-creations-for-summer/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tui-river-cruises-unveils-itinerary-inspired-culinary-creations-for-summer/ TUI River Cruises, TUI UK’s river cruise line, is expanding its menu onboard its European fleet of ships in 2025 with new unique creations made by the talented chefs and bar staff onboard. The river cruise line will be offering three new additions on the menu for sailings in summer 2025. Developed as part of TUI River Cruises’ ‘Culinary Voyages’ competition, where the talented food and beverage team showcased creations inspired by the destinations, they’ve explored during their river cruising journeys, the new recipes, will be featured on TUI River Cruises’ menus fleetwide. Fri, 27 Dec 2024 07:18:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/viva-cruises-launches-new-viva-boutique-line-with-first-premium-ship-viva-b/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/viva-cruises-launches-new-viva-boutique-line-with-first-premium-ship-viva-b/ European river cruise specialist, VIVA Cruises, is taking the concept of exclusivity and enjoyment to a whole new level with the launch of its brand-new VIVA Boutique product, aimed at offering a premium experience to guests. VIVA BEYOND will be the operator’s first boutique river ship in line with VIVA Boutique – launching in May 2026 and sailing down the Seine. Sat, 12 Oct 2024 04:36:46 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/let-viva-cruises-take-you-to-europes-finest-christmas-markets-this-winter/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/let-viva-cruises-take-you-to-europes-finest-christmas-markets-this-winter/ Beautifully decorated Christmas trees, cosy nativity scenes and twinkling streetlights – starting in November, Europe transforms into a festive wonderland. For those who want to fully embrace this magical time, a VIVA Cruises advent cruise offers the perfect opportunity to sail from one illuminated city to another. In November and December, VIVA Cruises offers a wide variety of pleasant journeys across several European rivers, with daily stops in the heart of a different city. As soon as guests disembark, they can stroll through festively decorated streets, explore some of Europe’s most beautiful Christmas markets and enjoy some typical mulled wine. Mon, 02 Sep 2024 07:02:16 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/european-waterways-unveils-the-new-ultra-deluxe-hotel-barge-kir-royale/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/european-waterways-unveils-the-new-ultra-deluxe-hotel-barge-kir-royale/ European Waterways celebrates the historic launch of their New Champagne Cruise, Kir Royale, an elegant 8 passenger luxury hotel barge, cruising the River Marne and the Canal latéral à la Marne in Champagne, with icons Maison Boizel, Maison Ayala, and Frerejean Frères as part of her week-long “Champagne Voyage”. Thu, 01 Aug 2024 05:55:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-riverside-luxury-cruises-launches-riverside-debussy-in-march-2024/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-riverside-luxury-cruises-launches-riverside-debussy-in-march-2024/ Riverside Luxury Cruises, the new luxury river cruise brand, is proud to announce the launch of its third all-inclusive, all-suite luxury river ship, Riverside Debussy. Riverside Debussy offers an expansive selection of more than 40 departures in 2024 with her inaugural voyage sailing from Brussels, Belgium, to Amsterdam, The Netherlands, on March 23 Tue, 19 Dec 2023 07:52:09 +0000