AmaWaterways has welcomed its 23rd ship, AmaMora, at a riverside ceremony in Lahnstein, Germany, in the heart of the Rhine Gorge. The launch Thursday follows last week’s christening of the line’s largest ship, AmaMagna – which is twice the size of a regular river cruise ship — on the Danube, and the May debut of AmaDouro in Portugal. (cruisecritic.co.uk)
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For years, one of the highlights of Danube River cruises beginning or ending in Budapest was the nightly “illumination cruise” past the Hungarian capital’s landmark buildings. Now, most river cruise lines have quietly eliminated the tours, due to changing regulations from the city’s government. (cruisecritic.co.uk)
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American Cruise Lines’ newest modern riverboat, American Harmony, has successfully passed Seatrials and received its Coast Guard Certification. The 2nd ship in the Line’s groundbreaking series of 5 modern riverboats, just departed from Chesapeake Shipbuilding in Salisbury, MD.
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AmaWaterways has christened its revolutionary new ship, AmaMagna, in Grein, Austria. The festive ceremony, which took place on 11 July, saw guests on board joining AmaWaterways co-founders Rudi Schreiner and Kristin Karst along with Godmother Samantha Brown, respected travel expert and Emmy Award-winning television host, as she officially christened the 23rd ship in the fleet.
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American Queen Steamboat Company (AQSC) announces its 2019 holiday voyages that are now available for booking. With itineraries for Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s aboard the American Queen and American Duchess, two of the most elegant paddlewheel steamboats in the U.S., guests can experience time-honored Southern traditions along the Mississippi River.
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Now through Aug. 31, 2019, Victoria Cruise Lines is offering 2-for-1 pricing on private balcony Superior Staterooms as well as 40% off Executive Suites on its four- and five-day Three Gorges Highlights itineraries sailing China’s majestic Yangtze River in both directions between Chongqing and Yichang.
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A year or so from now, luxury Mississippi River cruise vessels could be making a stop in Vacherie, with tourists leaving the boats and fanning out across the region to spend money at restaurants, shops and historic plantation homes. (nola.com)
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TUI is giving Brits the opportunity to snap up a dreamy river cruise holiday next year with its brand new sale. The travel giant is launching TUI River Cruises in 2020 and is already offering up bargains with discounts of £200 on a whole array of its sailings. (mirror.co.uk)
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MS Anna Katharina
Phoenix Reisen has christened it latest river vessel, the Anna Katharina, in a family ceremony with Anna Katharina Zurnieden, niece of the company’s founder, as the godmother. Owned by Scylla AG, the Anna Katharina is chartered to Phoenix Reisen. (cruiseindustrynews.com)
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Riviera River Cruises will launch the new all-suite MS Geoffrey Chaucer in spring 2020. The 443-foot Geoffrey Chaucer will take up to 169 people on the Danube, Main and Rhine rivers, as well as Dutch waterways. (travelagentcentral.com)
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This Independence Day, American Cruise Lines has its entire fleet of new small ships sailing America’s magnificent rivers, coastlines, and waterways from “sea to shining sea!” All the Line’s cruises over the 4th of July will host onboard celebrations and arrive in port cities across the U.S. in time for local celebrations.
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Helsinki Shipyard Oy and Russia’s largest river cruise company Vodohod Ltd have signed a contract for two expedition cruise ships. The vessels are intented to operate in high latitude areas both in the Arctic and Antarctic waters as well as in the tropical waters during the spring and autumn seasons. (cruisebusiness.com)
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Victory Cruise Lines, committed to small-ship cruising on the Great Lakes, North American and Canadian coasts, is excited to unveil a new lineup of shore excursions following the recent announcement of six new itineraries onboard the M/V Victory I and M/V Victory II for the 2020 season.
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Luxury riverboat operator American Queen Steamboat Company announces its lineup of outdoor adventure experiences for passengers on the American Empress. From ziplining, jet boating, hiking and more, thrill seekers are sure to discover an abundance of adventure in exciting ports of call during their journeys this summer.
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