River Cruising News
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.
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.
VIKING MARKS FLOAT OUT OF NEWEST EGYPT SHIP
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.
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.
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.
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.
VIVA Cruises Launches its First ‘LGBTQ+ & Friends’ River Cruise in Belgium and the Netherlands
As a proud member of the International LGBTQ+ Travel Association (IGLTA), European river cruise specialist, VIVA Cruises, has launched its first ‘LGBTQ+ & Friends’ cruise.
Condé 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.
VIKING’S NEWEST NILE RIVER SHIP NAMED IN ASWAN
VIKING’S NEWEST NILE RIVER SHIP NAMED IN ASWAN BY ACCLAIMED ARCHITECT AND DESIGNER RICHARD RIVEIRE
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.
VIVA Cruises Releases 2024 Programme, Featuring Third New Build Ship, VIVA ENJOY
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.
VIKING ANNOUNCES NEW TREASURES OF THE RHINE ITINERARY
New Winter River Voyage Establishes Viking as the First Line to Operate Year-Round in Europe