A record hot, dry European summer has persisted into fall, leaving river cruise lines scrambling to reroute ships and keep customers sailing. That is particularly true on the Rhine, which is so low that historical relics and a World War II bomb have been found along its dried-up riverbed. (travelweekly.com)
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The UK boss of AmaWaterways has challenged the trade to help the river cruise sector hit the 250,000-passenger mark in 2019. (travelweekly.co.uk)
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Russia’s first ocean cruise liner under construction at the Lotus Shipyard in Astrakhan will be ready for water trials in 2019, President of the United Shipbuilding Corporation (USC) Alexey Rakhmanov told reporters on Wednesday. (tass.com)
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Crystal River Cruises announced the complete deployment for its award-winning fleet in 2021 giving travelers nearly three years in advance to plan luxury vacations along Europe’s rivers.
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Aqua Expeditions reports that it is set to increase its fleet size by 150 percent and expand into new geographic locations over the next two years following a new, $28 million capital investment by U.S.-based private equity firm Bison Capital. The first details on the new vessels and routes will be announced later this month, the river cruise line said. (travelagentcentral.com)
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Viking River Cruises offers river cruises across the world and wants to begin touring the Mississippi. However, in order for the company to stop in Dubuque, they say the city needs to build a new dock. The company said it could cost up to $4 million and said they are interested in partnering with the city to make this happen. (kcrg.com)
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According to legend, Constanta Beach is where Jason landed with his Argonauts after finding the Golden Fleece and this eight-mile stretch of Romania’s Black Sea coast is one of the treasures to discover on Saga’s Voyage Across the Continent river cruise.
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Scenic Luxury Cruises has announced that Susan Goldberg, the Editor-in-Chief of National Geographic Magazine (first woman editor since its inception in 1888) and National Geographic Partners Editorial Director (in charge of all publishing ventures, including digital journalism, magazines, books, maps, children and family, and travel and adventure), is joining the May 25, 2019, 11-day Douro River Cruise. (travelagentcentral.com)
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Private boating company Le Boat acquired Scottish-based West Highland Sailing last week. A franchise partner for 17 years, West Highland Sailing joined Le Boat as its owners Ray and Mary Norris retired. (travelagentcentral.com)
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Video: American Queen Steamboat Company American Countess Construction Update
Last week, American Queen Steamboat Company released time-lapse video of construction progress on the American Countess at Gulf Island Shipyard in Houma, Louisiana. The 245-guest riverboat, the fourth vessel in the U.S. flagged fleet, is a paddlewheeler currently under construction using the existing hull of the Kanesville Queen, a former gaming vessel built in 1995.
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When golfing clients head out for a European river cruise vacation in 2019, they will have several good options for hitting the links. (travelagentcentral.com)
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Rivera River Cruises has announced its new brochure and schedule of European River Cruises for 2019, including a new train extension into the Swiss Alps, a new smaller class of ship and expanded departures exclusively for solo travelers. (travelagentcentral.com)
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PitPoint.LNG has been granted the official permit for the construction of a shore-to-ship bunkering station for liquefied natural gas (LNG) in the Port of Cologne. (worldmaritimenews.com)
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Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection has announced new technology enhancements to its “River Currents” travel advisor booking tool, as well as new waitlist functionality—all of which is available now. These new advancements will offer travel advisors more opportunities to generate sales, save time and help avoid missing out on potential client bookings. (travelagentcentral.com)
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