AmaWaterways today (22 June) announced the launch of a limited-time offer, giving travelers who book one of the company’s popular Christmas Markets cruise itineraries by July 31, 2017 up to $1,500 off their cruise fare. (more…)
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AmaWaterways Launches Limited-time Promotion On 2017 Christmas Markets Sailings
Friday, June 23rd, 2017Emerald Waterways’ Newest Ship, Emerald Radiance, Christened in Portugal
Friday, June 23rd, 2017Emerald Radiance, Emerald Waterways’ newest river ship, was christened in Porto, Portugal, on June 16, making it the line’s seventh Star Ship. Gill Williams, a U.K. travel agent, served as godmother. (cruisecritic.com)
CroisiEurope’s Newest Cruise Through Southern Africa
Tuesday, June 20th, 2017CroisiEurope’s newest cruise through the African Chobe and Zambezi rivers will set sail at the end of the year. The cruise-safari, which starts in December, will travel down Southern Africa and make land stops in in South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, and Zimbabwe. (travelagentcentral.com)
The Great British Baking Show Returns on PBS Thanks to Scenic
Monday, June 19th, 2017
Lovers of live baking series The Great British Baking Show will now be able to watch the bake-off contest in its fourth season thanks to a sponsorship by Scenic Luxury Cruises and Tours. (travelagentcentral.com)
Amawaterways Expands Exotic River Cruise Offerings With New 2018 Mekong Itineraries
Monday, June 19th, 2017
AmaWaterways revealed the company’s expanded list of exotic itineraries in Vietnam and Cambodia, providing travelers with even more options to experience Southeast Asia. (more…)
Uniworld Launches All-Inclusive Air and Cruise Collection
Monday, June 19th, 2017
Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection has announced the launch of The Masterpiece Collection, a selection of fully inclusive cruise and air itineraries for 2018. (travelagentcentral.com)
Emerald Waterways Adds New Cruise Through Holland and Belgium
Thursday, June 15th, 2017
Emerald Waterways has announced a new river cruise itinerary for 2018, The Charms of Holland & Belgium. The seven-night river cruise aboard Emerald Waterways’ “Star Ships” begins and ends in Amsterdam. (travelagentcentral.com)
Amawaterways Debuts New Wellness Program On Board Amalyra
Monday, June 12th, 2017
In celebration of Global Wellness Day, AmaWaterways today (Jun. 9) announced it has launched a wellness program onboard AmaLyra Paris & Normandy sailings. (more…)
Saga adds second Floral Delights of Holland river cruise to meet passengers’ demand
Monday, June 5th, 2017A sell-out Floral Delights of Holland river cruise has prompted Saga to add another sailing to meet demand from guests wanting to to visit the gardens of Appeltern, Utrecht and Keukenhof in spring 2018. (more…)
Aqua Expeditions Launches a New Photography Cruise on the Aqua Mekong
Friday, June 2nd, 2017
Launching a new photography departure December 8-12, 2017 on the Aqua Mekong, Aqua Expeditions, one of the world’s leading luxury river cruise companies, will give guests a new meaning to “capturing the moment” while sailing along one of the most historically and culturally rich areas of the world with award-winning photographer, Francisco Marin. (more…)
CroisiEurope, Classic Vacations Partner on Agent Rewards, Upgrades
Friday, June 2nd, 2017
CroisiEurope has announced a new partnership with San Jose-based Classic Vacations. Through this partnership, CroisiEurope’s portfolio of river, canal and coastal cruises through Europe, Asia and Africa will be available to travel advisors enrolled in the Classic Connections program. (travelagentcentral.com)
Emerald Waterways Adds Three Europe Itineraries for 2018
Friday, June 2nd, 2017
Emerald Waterways is adding three new cruise itineraries on the Rhine River in Germany, Switzerland, the Netherlands and Belgium to its 2018 lineup. (travelagentcentral.com)
River Cruise Experts Weigh in on Best Sales Practices
Wednesday, May 31st, 2017Travel advisors from around the U.S. weigh in on the best practices to boost river cruise bookings in the “2017 River Cruise Focus” from Questex. (travelagentcentral.com)
Riviera Travel to Double Fleet Size With Five New River Cruise Ships
Monday, May 29th, 2017European river cruise operator Riviera Travel is launching four new ships in 2017 and a fifth ship in spring 2018, doubling the size of its current fleet. The all-suite MS Emily Brontë, MS Thomas Hardy, MS Oscar Wilde and MS Robert Burns will sail the Rhine, Main and Danube Rivers, as well as tributaries, while the Douro Elegance will sail the Douro River. (travelagentcentral.com)
Butterfield & Robinson Announces Rhine River Cruise Biking
Monday, May 29th, 2017Expanding its luxury river cruise portfolio, Butterfield & Robinson has announced the addition of Rhine River Cruise Biking. (travelagentcentral.com)
CroisiEurope, OASIS Travel Network Ink Preferred Supplier Agreement
Thursday, May 25th, 2017CroisiEurope has announced that the company is now a preferred supplier of OASIS Travel Network, a division of Palm Coast Travel. (travelagentcentral.com)
Mekong River, Vietnam and Cambodia aboard Cruiseco Adventurer
Wednesday, May 24th, 2017
Cruiseco, the leading provider of worldwide cruising options in Australia and New Zealand, is pleased to offer guests a truly unique sailing experience along the Mekong River, aboard Cruiseco Adventurer. (expeditioncruising.com)
Performer and comedian Jean Kittson is Godmother to Scenic Azure
Tuesday, May 23rd, 2017Jean Kittson, the eternally witty, popular Australian performer and writer – and now Godmother to Scenic’s first river cruise ship on Portugal’s Douro River, Scenic Azure – christened the ship on Saturday 29 April. Scenic Founder and Chairman Glen Moroney was also in attendance. (etbtravelnews.global)
Emerald Waterways Adds New EmeraldACTIVE Excursions to 2018 Itineraries
Tuesday, May 23rd, 2017Launched in 2016 by Emerald Waterways, EmeraldACTIVE Excursions provide guests the opportunity to participate in some sort of athletic activity on their daily shore excursions. For the 2018 cruise season, Emerald Waterways announced 17 new EmeraldACTIVE excursions and inclusions for nine of the cruise line’s European itineraries. (travelagentcentral.com)
Scenic, Emerald Waterways Launch Deposit Protection Plan
Thursday, May 18th, 2017To help relieve the stress of travel planning, Scenic Luxury Cruises and Emerald Waterways are offering cruise travelers some piece of mind with their newly launched Deposit Protection Plan. (travelagentcentral.com)
Amawaterways Announces Investment From Certares LP
Thursday, May 18th, 2017AmaWaterways is pleased to announce that it has closed on an investment from travel and hospitality investor group Certares LP. (more…)
Trafalgar Returns to China’s Yangtze River in New Partnership with Victoria Cruises
Wednesday, May 17th, 2017
Leading tour operator Trafalgar has contracted Victoria Cruises as its exclusive partner for Yangtze River cruises. The globally-awarded company is enhancing its popular “Classic China” itinerary with a luxury river sailing up the mist-shrouded Yangtze on the five-star Victoria Selina along with three nights in Chengdu to observe China’s national symbol, the giant panda. (more…)
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Announces First River Cruise Programme, Debuting Spring 2018
Wednesday, May 17th, 2017
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has today [Wednesday 17th May 2017] announced the launch of its new dedicated cruise programme by river boat, unveiled in its new ‘European River Cruising by Fred. Olsen’ brochure.
Le Boat to Open Reservations for Canada’s Rideau Canal
Monday, May 15th, 2017 
Le Boat, Europe’s largest operator of self-drive boating vacations, will officially begin taking reservations for its first North American destination in Ontario, Canada’s historic Rideau Canal, on May 15, 2017 for the 2018 boating season. (travelagentcentral.com)
American Duchess, American Queen Steamboat Company’s Latest Riverboat to Launch Aug. 14 from New Orleans
Monday, May 15th, 2017
The American Queen Steamboat Company, owner and operator of the American Queen and American Empress, will launch service on its new American Duchess when it sets sail from New Orleans on Aug. 14, 2017, following its christening here a day earlier. (more…)
Amawaterways Debuts New Ship With Game-changing Design Concept To Revolutionize River Cruise Industry
Monday, May 15th, 2017
AmaWaterways today (May. 12, 2017) announced plans for AmaMagna, its biggest ship ever to be launched in 2019. AmaMagna represents a new concept specifically designed to elevate the modern luxury market. (more…)
AmaWaterways to Launch World’s Largest River Cruise Ship in 2019
Friday, May 12th, 2017Following the Wednesday christening of its newest ship, AmaKristina, AmaWaterways has revealed it will launch a new Danube-based river vessel in 2019 that is set to be the largest in the world. (cruisecritic.com)
Delfin Cruises Launches New Riverboat for Amazon River Sailings
Friday, May 12th, 2017
Delfin Amazon Cruises has introduced a new ship, Delfin III, the third and largest in its fleet, for luxury river cruises on the Peruvian Amazon. The new 42-passenger ship, which is already sailing, has 22 cabins in four categories: suites, upper suites, corner suites and an owner’s suite. (cruisecritic.com)
Emerald Waterways Christens New River Cruise Ship, Emerald Destiny
Thursday, May 11th, 2017One of the fastest-growing river cruise lines, Emerald Waterways, has christened its newest ship, 186-passenger Emerald Destiny. The christening took place May 9, in Vienna. Coleen Christie, a Canadian broadcaster, served as godmother, the first from that country for the line. (cruisecritic.com)
Amawaterways’ Kristin Karst Christens Namesake Ship, Amakristina
Thursday, May 11th, 2017Video: Celebrating a First Look at the New AmaKristina
AmaWaterways today (May. 10) officially welcomed the company’s newest vessel, AmaKristina, to its fleet with a christening ceremony in Lahnstein, Germany. The namesake of AmaWaterways’ Co-Owner and Executive Vice President Kristin Karst, AmaKristina represents AmaWaterways’ award-winning commitment to innovative ship design and exceptional guest comfort and service. (more…)
Viking River Cruises Unveils New Ship Design in Egypt
Wednesday, May 10th, 2017
Viking River Cruises announced details of the newest addition to its river fleet, Viking Ra™. Recently acquired, the vessel has been stripped down to the steel to undergo a complete renovation that will reflect Viking’s award-winning Scandinavian design. (more…)
French America Line Set to Resume Mississippi River Cruise Sailings In Mid-June
Tuesday, May 9th, 2017 
French America Line has a new date — June 17 – for relaunch of its sole vessel, Louisiane. The 150-passenger riverboat, which had an ambitious schedule of itineraries on a variety of American rivers, including the Mississippi, the Red, the Ohio and more – began sailing in October 2016 — two months late, as the result of flooding in Louisiana. (cruisecritic.com)
