River Cruise Passenger

13/08/2024

Australians are set to be targeted by a new river line, Riverside Cruises, which offers ultra-luxury journeys on Europe’s rivers in what it calls “slow luxury”.

Riverside Cruises is targetting Australia with ultra luxe river cruises through Luxury Ecapes

13/08/2024

Tragedy had struck Julie just 24 hours before getting the call. Check out our article to read her amazing and heartwarming story.

This lucky reader has won an unforgettable 8-day Danube Cruise sailing luxury line, Avalon Waterways.

13/08/2024

Take a look at our first River Cruise Collective event at the Langham Hotel in Sydney. Scrumptious high tea and cocktails were served, but the most delicious offering was the savings on trips.

27/07/2024

Loved the Olympic opening ceremony? Here's what sailing on the Seine in France is really like!

A French Journey with Scenic Why a France river cruise with Scenic? The allure of France spans from the heart of the City of Love to the gastronomic regions of the South. And there is no better way to see the sights and sounds of these picturesque parts of the country than by the river. Scenic offer...

22/07/2024

Love fashion? Read about Uniworld's collabaration with Camilla Franks and her wonderful Egyptian kaftans

https://cruisepassenger.com.au/rivercruise/uniworld-and-camila-launch-kaftans/

05/07/2024

Don't miss out on our event! Our Early Bird tickets are selling fast so get in quick before the price goes up 🍸

Hurry! Earlybird deals ending soon. We're holding two fabulous events on July 31 with the River Cruise Collective at the luxury Langham Hotel in Sydney - and you're invited. This will be your chance to [...]

02/07/2024

It’s a numbers game for AmaWaterways with nine new ships and one new mega-ship in the pipeline, backed by strong bookings for its 2024/25 sailings forcing bookings to open early for 2026 sailings.

It’s a numbers game for AmaWaterways with nine new ships and one new mega-ship in the pipeline, backed by strong bookings for its 2024/25 sailings forcing bookings to open early for 2026 sailings.

02/07/2024

A day on a river cruise is a day well spent...

Wondering what a day in the life of a river cruiser is like? Do you think it's boring? Or sedate? Well think again - there are no two days that are the same....

26/06/2024

Win the trip of a lifetime embarking into Europe's heart with Avalon Waterways. Experience the magic of river cruising on an 8-day Danube river cruise for two aboard the luxurious Danube Dreams, departing Budapest on July 19, 2025, and ending in Vilshofen, Germany on July 26, 2025. Enter here:

Experience the magic of the Danube on an 8-day Danube river cruise for two aboard the luxurious Danube Dreams, departing Budapest on July 19, 2025, and ending in Vilshofen, Germany on July 26, 2025.

12/06/2024

Introducing the brand new APT Ostara and APT Solara. Launching in 2025, APT’s new Europe river ships deliver five-star dining experiences in six stunning spaces, luxuriously appointed suites and an unrivalled level of service.

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12/06/2024

AmaWaterways co-founder Kristin Karst made a surprise announcement of a second AmaMagna river ship to be launched in 2027. Is bigger better when it comes to sailing Europe's rivers?

Europe's largest river ship will have a twin, with AmaWaterways confirming a second AmaMagna will be built for debut in 2027. AmaWaterways executive vice president and co-founder, Kristin Karst made the surprise announcement at a [...]

04/06/2024

River lines build more ships; WIN a $15,274 luxury cruise; Best wine cruises -

Get ready to embark on an all-inclusive luxury river cruise with Uniworld in 2025. Journey through Europe’s spectacular waterways or discover the hidden treasures of Egypt, India or South America. Where will your next adventure take you? FIND OUT MORE

21/05/2024

The River Cruise Collective and AmaWaterways are giving away a 7-night cruise on any 2024 and select 2025 European cruise itineraries (excluding Portugal and the AmaMagna). The prize, in a Category E Stateroom is for two people based on double occupancy and is worth up to $15,274

https://cruisepassenger.com.au/win-a-15274-river-cruise-for-2-from-amawaterways/

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18/05/2024

AmaWaterways has arrived - opening its Sydney headquarters with an office warming attended by Gary Murphy, co-owner and VP of Sales. The move marks the break with APT, who sold AmaWaterways vessels exclusively in Australia for two decades. Now Australians can book direct for 2025 onwards by calling Call 1800 867 126 to book any of the lines 28-strong fleet around the word.
The team in Australia is headed by MD Steve Richards and head of marketing Angela Smith

10/05/2024

Revealed: APT's amazing new ships are luxurious and very high tech! And they are specially built for Australians...

APT, the Australian touring and river cruise company, has unveiled a new design for river ships in Europe that is like nothing before

30/04/2024

Amsterdam, a city which claims it is under siege from too many visitors, is now targeting river cruise ships. What do you think of this move?

Amsterdam has escalated its fight against overtourism in the popular Dutch city by slashing the number of river cruise arrivals by half to just 1150 a year by 2028.

23/04/2024

Welcome to the River Cruise Collective, a new partnership between Cruise Passenger and four of the world's best river cruise lines bringing you information about the world's most relaxed holiday 😁
Read more here: https://cruisepassenger.com.au/rivercruise/win-fabulous-holidays-with-the-river-cruise-collective/

The River Cruise Collective is a new partnership between Cruise Passenger and four of the world's best river cruise lines

11/04/2024

Egyptologists have issued an extraordinary plea to Australians to visit their country saying it is safe and hundreds of miles from the conflict in Gaza.

Egyptologist pleads with Australians to return to Egypt as Gaza troubles see cancellations and small numbers of foreign visitors

04/04/2024

We're cruising down the Nile in Egypt on board Uniworld's SS Sphinx - and this majestic, peaceful river is a treat, filled with the world's most magnificent monuments, history and culture. You can read about our trip so far here:
https://cruisepassenger.com.au/rivercruise/why-this-could-be-your-best-chance-to-cruise-down-the-nile/

Uniworld's SS Sphinx shows why this could be an ideal time for the adventurous to take a cruise down the Nile

19/09/2023

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29/04/2023

Viking has just launched a new ship on the Nile – joining a growing fleet at this exotic destination where passengers get to float past the pyramids and see the golden tombs of ancient Egyptian rulers! 🛕📜

Know more about this story by watching this edition of our weekly news bulletin dedicated to the growing river cruise market: https://youtu.be/N7_X-S7hNi8

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07/04/2023

05/04/2023

We just received a wonderful surprise in the mail from Tauck, a favourite travel company! Today, we received a beautiful trinket bowl as a token of their appreciation. The packaging was so lovely that we didn’t want to open it, but curiosity got the best of us and we couldn’t resist unboxing it. Inside, we found this gorgeous little bowl in an iconic blue box from Tiffanies that is sure to remind us of a World Discovery each time we look at it. Thank you so much, Tauck, for this thoughtful gesture🎁 🌏. You can find them at https://www.tauck.com.au/ TAUCK

14/02/2023

It's champagne all the way on Belmond's newest barge. Can you guess where you'll be sailing?

Luxury hotel, train and cruise company Belmond is launching a swish new barge, Coquelicot, to sail the canals and waterways of the French Champagne

13/02/2023

Avalon Waterways has launched more active discovery voyages on the Danube. Find out more on River Cruise Passenger.

Avalon has launched two new itineraries on the lower Danube for 2023, offering the chance to explore this lesser-known area on foot and on two wheels. Two

12/02/2023

Haven't considered a river cruise? We find out where you should go for your first river sailing.

Wondering where to go if you're a first time river cruiser? We find the best destinations if you are looking for a river cruise holiday.

11/02/2023

What are the big river trends for 2023? We find out where we will be sailing this year.

Some 156,000 Australians are expected to explore Europe’s rivers in 2023, if you add up the figures in a new report by Seatrade European River Cruise

10/02/2023

Is this the best cruise for wine lovers? Our friends at have a fabulous river sailing travelling through the Rhine and Rhone.

An exciting new itinerary from Viking for 2023 combines the best of the Rhine and the Rhône, sailing through the heart of some of Europe’s most revered

10/02/2023

Thinking of a European river cruise? We find out the best sailings for 2023 and beyond.

If there’s one clear trend in Europe for 2023, it’s for river cruises to be getting longer. Operators are finding smart ways to bolt two or more cruises

22/11/2022

One of the great joys of river cruising is the ease. Allowing you to avoid the frustrating parts of travelling a vast continent, with the beauty of being able to unpack once and put your case away for the rest of your trip. As well as avoiding time consuming connections, numerous busy airports or tricky train station swaps.

Experience life onboard APT’s award-winning Concerto River Ships to see what awaits on your next journey.

Visit Europe on an immersive river cruise with APT. The holiday includes a beautiful luxury experience on and off the ship.