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Emerald Cruises Christens River Ship Emerald Astra in Amsterdam
Toni Lanotte-Day, a United States travel advisor identified as one of Scenic Group’s top global sellers, served as godmother for the Rhine, Moselle and Danube vessel.
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AmaWaterways Tops First U.S. News River Cruise Ranking
For the inaugural list, traveler ratings and expert scores carried the most weight, but U.S. News did not release point totals or exact criterion weights.
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Transcend Cruises Sets August Launch for Corporate River Ship
Connect’s sixty identical staterooms can convert into thirty two-room suites, and five onboard venues can accommodate the full capacity of one hundred twenty people.
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Viking Adds First Electric Motor Coach for Vienna Excursions
The forty-nine-passenger coach will support Vienna shore excursions, though Viking has not named its manufacturer, range or charging arrangements.
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AmaWaterways Adds Carnival Veterans to Lead Fleet Expansion
The expansion includes three ships planned for 2027 on the Rhine, Danube and Mekong, plus new vessels for the Nile, Chobe and Portugal's Douro River.
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Viking Names Leah Talactac CEO as Hagen Becomes Executive Chairman
Founded in 1997, Viking operates more than one hundred river, ocean and expedition ships and says its 2024 initial public offering was the New York Stock Exchange's largest that year.
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Portland Plans Alerts for Cruise Ship Outbreaks
Portland expects more than eighty cruise dockings from May twenty-second through early November, with notices planned through city channels and Portland Downtown.
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Trafalgar Cuts Solo Supplements on Rhine and Danube Cruises
The offer can pair with the Best of Summer Sale through May 28 on certain departures, adding a $300 flight credit per couple.
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Avalon Adds Seasonal Europe Excursions for 2027 River Cruises
Avalon’s move shows river cruising shifting beyond summer sightseeing, as lines use seasonal local experiences to make quieter months feel more distinctive.
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Riviera Offers May Booking Incentives to North American Advisors
Riviera’s push reflects how river cruise lines are leaning harder on advisor loyalty as North American demand grows and competition for bookings intensifies.
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TUI Expands 2026 River Excursions With Kladovo Tours
As TUI expands its river fleet, richer shore programming helps make smaller European ports part of the appeal rather than just stops along the route.
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AmaWaterways Plans to Grow Fleet to Over 50 Ships by 2032
As river cruise growth shifts beyond crowded European waterways, access to the Nile, Mekong, and African routes is becoming the next battleground for capacity and brand loyalty.