https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/river cruising/ River Cruising News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T10:44:46+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/american-cruise-lines-announces-10-new-u.s.-built-ships-through-2028/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/american-cruise-lines-announces-10-new-u.s.-built-ships-through-2028/ American Cruise Lines is pleased to announce 10 new ships for the U.S. market beginning with American Pioneer debuting in Florida on October 31st. American Pioneer is the 2nd new Patriot Class ship the company has launched this year. The balance of the order will be delivered over the next 3 years, underscoring the company’s commitment to the development and modernization of the U.S. market. All American’s new boats will continue to sail domestically, operating itineraries across the Line’s growing portfolio, including the Mississippi River, Alaska, and the East Coast. The new ships will also accelerate American’s expansion into new niche markets such as the Great Lakes, the Arkansas River, and National Parks cruises. Tue, 28 Oct 2025 07:40:28 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/explore-the-wildlife-rich-waterways-of-river-gambia-or-island-hop-across-ca/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/explore-the-wildlife-rich-waterways-of-river-gambia-or-island-hop-across-ca/ Serenity Holidays is offering savings on exclusive mega yacht cruises aboard the Harmony G, through its specialist brands The Gambia Experience and Cape Verde Experience. Book by November 30, 2024, to enjoy: £150 per person discounts No single supplements Free child places for kids under 12 sharing their parents’ cabin Two complimentary shore excursions Thu, 21 Nov 2024 07:32:27 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tui-river-cruises-reveals-new-venues-onboard-the-tui-al-horeya/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tui-river-cruises-reveals-new-venues-onboard-the-tui-al-horeya/ TUI River Cruises unveils its new venues onboard the fully refurbished five-star ship, TUI Al Horeya, which is due to set sail on its maiden voyage this November on the river Nile. The TUI Al Horeya will be equipped with 74 cabins to house 145 guests per sailing, and it has been designed with flexibility and choice in mind to cater for all customer’s needs. The ship’s new venues echoes that personal choice for the customer with its hybrid multi-functional Top Deck, which is home to a swimming pool and two hot tubs by day, and al fresco dining space, Felucca, by night. Sun, 27 Oct 2024 07:13:58 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/viking-announces-float-out-of-newest-egypt-ship/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/viking-announces-float-out-of-newest-egypt-ship/ Viking today announced its newest ship for the Nile River—the 82-guest Viking Sobek—was “floated out,” marking a major construction milestone and the first time the ship has touched water. Set to sail in the autumn of 2024, the Viking Sobek will join the company’s growing fleet of state-of-the-art ships for the Nile River and will sail Viking’s popular 12-day Pharaohs & Pyramids itinerary. Wed, 15 May 2024 06:01:27 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travel-promoters-welcomes-the-zambezi-queen-collection-by-mantis/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travel-promoters-welcomes-the-zambezi-queen-collection-by-mantis/ Travel Promoters is delighted to extend a warm welcome to the Zambezi Queen Collection by Mantis, joining its portfolio of “properties with personality”. Located on the great Chobe River that borders Namibia and the Chobe National Park in Botswana, the Zambezi Queen Collection is made up of four houseboats; the ever-elegant Zambezi Queen and her three Chobe Princesses, as well as the intimate and secluded Ichingo Chobe River Lodge, set above the flowing waters of the Chobe River on Namibia’s Impalila Island. Wed, 10 Apr 2024 06:14:18 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/viking-marks-float-out-of-newest-egypt-ship1/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/viking-marks-float-out-of-newest-egypt-ship1/ Viking® has announced its newest ship for the Nile River—the 82-guest Viking Hathor—was “floated out,” marking a major construction milestone and the first time the ship has touched water. Set to debut in August 2024, the Viking Hathor will join the company’s growing fleet of state-of-the-art ships for the Nile River and will sail Viking’s popular 12-day Pharaohs & Pyramids itinerary. Sun, 24 Mar 2024 08:46:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/adventures-by-disney-announces-new-holland-and-belgium-river-cruise/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/adventures-by-disney-announces-new-holland-and-belgium-river-cruise/ Adventures by Disney continues its commitment to family travel with two new itineraries to Holland and Belgium. Beginning in 2025, families can embark on an enchanting river cruise and become immersed in Dutch culture, history and old-world charm, or join an exclusive spring departure to experience the legendary tulip season. Fri, 12 Jan 2024 08:02:53 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/viking-announces-new-ship-for-the-mekong-river/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/viking-announces-new-ship-for-the-mekong-river/ Viking® (www.viking.com) today announced an expansion of its river fleet in Southeast Asia with the new Viking Tonle. Designed for the Mekong River, the 80-guest vessel will join its identical sister ship, the Viking Saigon, which debuted in 2022, and will sail between Kampong Cham, Cambodia and Mỹ Tho, Vietnam as part of Viking’s popular 15-day Magnificent Mekong itinerary. Wed, 15 Nov 2023 06:33:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/amawaterways-launches-2-for-1-vietnam-and-cambodia-land-package-offer/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/amawaterways-launches-2-for-1-vietnam-and-cambodia-land-package-offer/ Award-winning luxury river cruise line AmaWaterways has announced an exclusive 2-for-1 Land Package offer for guests booking a six- or eight-night land package in conjunction with 2024 and 2025 seven-night river cruises through Vietnam and Cambodia. Thu, 26 Oct 2023 08:10:24 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/viva-cruises-launches-its-first-lgbtq-friends-river-cruise-in-belgium-and-t/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/viva-cruises-launches-its-first-lgbtq-friends-river-cruise-in-belgium-and-t/ As a proud member of the International LGBTQ+ Travel Association (IGLTA), European river cruise specialist, VIVA Cruises, has launched its first ‘LGBTQ+ & Friends’ cruise. Tue, 17 Oct 2023 06:20:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/conde-nast-traveller-names-viking-1-river-ocean-and-expedition-line/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/conde-nast-traveller-names-viking-1-river-ocean-and-expedition-line/ Viking has been voted #1 for Rivers, #1 for Oceans and #1 for Expeditions by Condé Nast Traveller in the publication’s 2023 Readers’ Choice Awards. Wed, 04 Oct 2023 06:54:46 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/vikings-newest-nile-river-ship-named-in-aswan/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/vikings-newest-nile-river-ship-named-in-aswan/ VIKING’S NEWEST NILE RIVER SHIP NAMED IN ASWAN BY ACCLAIMED ARCHITECT AND DESIGNER RICHARD RIVEIRE Sun, 20 Aug 2023 07:28:04 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/exploring-the-allure-of-american-cruise-lines-redefining-maritime-luxury/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/exploring-the-allure-of-american-cruise-lines-redefining-maritime-luxury/ When it comes to luxurious and enchanting journeys along US rivers and protected coastlines, American Cruise Lines stands out as a beacon of excellence in the maritime industry. Thu, 10 Aug 2023 08:15:38 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/viva-cruises-releases-2024-programme-featuring-third-new-build-ship-viva-en/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/viva-cruises-releases-2024-programme-featuring-third-new-build-ship-viva-en/ European river cruise specialist, VIVA Cruises, has launched its 2024 catalogue featuring more than 280 cruises on the Rhine, Main, Danube, Moselle, Rhône and Seine; plus the launch of its third built ship, VIVA ENJOY. All 2024 itineraries can already be booked online. Thu, 10 Aug 2023 07:41:10 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/viking-announces-new-treasures-of-the-rhine-itinerary/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/viking-announces-new-treasures-of-the-rhine-itinerary/ New Winter River Voyage Establishes Viking as the First Line to Operate Year-Round in Europe Wed, 24 May 2023 04:16:42 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/paradise-vietnam-group-unveils-paradise-delight-dining-cruise/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/paradise-vietnam-group-unveils-paradise-delight-dining-cruise/ Paradise Vietnam Group unveils Paradise Delight dining cruise featuring exclusive visual spectacle show on Halong Coast Fri, 19 May 2023 06:43:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/american-queen-voyages-announces-treat-them-like-royalty-campaign/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/american-queen-voyages-announces-treat-them-like-royalty-campaign/ Partnering with renowned sports and media personalities, ‘Treat Them Like Royalty’ Celebrates Those Who Have Made A Positive Impact On Their Lives As A Way To Give Back Thu, 11 May 2023 06:29:16 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/viking-marks-float-out-of-newest-egypt-ship/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/viking-marks-float-out-of-newest-egypt-ship/ Set to Debut in Summer 2023, the New Viking Aton Continues to Build on Viking’s Commitment to Egypt Wed, 12 Apr 2023 06:44:38 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/viking-announces-new-river-voyage-for-2024-paris-d-day-80th-anniversary/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/viking-announces-new-river-voyage-for-2024-paris-d-day-80th-anniversary/ Viking®  has announced its new Paris & D-Day 80th Anniversary voyage for the 2024 European river season. With departure dates running from March through November 2024, the special 12-day voyage from London to Paris will commemorate Operation Overlord and the historic battles of Normandy, which took place nearly 80 years ago and served as the catalyst to the liberation of Western Europe from German occupation. Sun, 19 Mar 2023 08:28:35 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/riviera-travel-launches-bold-new-campaign/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/riviera-travel-launches-bold-new-campaign/ Riviera Travel has launched a new brand campaign, designed to ‘break the mould’ in river cruise advertising. Mon, 12 Sep 2022 06:46:05 +0000