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Next year's Storyteller Series appearance will be Christopher Moore's third Avalon Waterways cruise and his second as a Storyteller.

Author Christopher Moore returns to Avalon's Storyteller SeriesGuests on this cruise can expect to spend time with Moore through special gatherings on and off the...

Riviera River Cruises' Lord Byron vessel.

Riviera to give away two cabins to advisors with July bookingsEligible advisors will receive one entry in a drawing for every booking they make in July.

Viva Cruises set to showcase its brand at WimbeldonThe river cruise line's logo is appearing on the polo shirts of some of the players competing in the...

The Riverside Debussy sailing the Rhine.

Riverside Luxury Cruises taps Regal Wings for premium airWith Regal Wings, travel advisors can book premium air for their clients sailing Riverside's luxury...

The writer gets extremely close to one of the crocodiles at Kachikally Crocodile Pool and Museum alongside Moses Bajo, a park spokesperson and croc caretaker.

Spending a while with a crocodile on Gambia sailingKachikally Crocodile Pool and Museum, one stop on a Variety Cruises itinerary, is a completely open...

On Nov. 10, the Maria Theresa will depart Budapest on the eight-day Enchanting Danube.

Uniworld adds river cruise departures in Europe and AsiaDue to high demand, Uniworld has added sailing dates in late 2024 and early 2025.

The AmaMagna in Passau, Germany.

The AmaMagna in Passau, Germany. Photo Credit: AmaWaterways Big but better: AmaWaterways chief is enthused about AmaMagna's sister shipFans of the AmaMagna can look forward to an improved version of the popular ship, said AmaWaterways co-founder and president Rudi Schreiner.

The AmaMagna sailing through the Iron Gates on the Danube on the border of Romania and Serbia.

AmaWaterways will build a second AmaMagnaThe first AmaMagna debuted in 2019. The ship is 72 feet wide, almost twice the width of AmaWaterways' other river cruise ships.

A Viking river ship on the Seine in Paris.

Viking conducts first earnings call as a public companyThe cruise company's Q1 revenue grew year over year from $629 million to $718 million, a 14% increase. Viking is 91% booked for 2024.

The American Queen's future remains up in the air.

While pondering American Queen's fate, the ship's owner consults travel advisorsAgency owner Cindy Anderson said American Cruise Lines has been in touch with her agency and others to discuss the American Queen's condition and what their options are.

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The Avalon Alegria docked in Porto Antigo.

The Avalon Alegria docked in Porto Antigo. Photo Credit: Nicole Edenedo

Avalon Alegria brings happiness to Portugal's DouroThe resort vibe is strong on the newest ship to join Avalon Waterways' fleet and its first to sail the Douro River.

The pool onboard the new Viking Aton, which sails on the Nile River.

The pool onboard the new Viking Aton, which sails on the Nile River. Photo Credit: Viking

Shining a light on the spacious new Viking AtonFans of Viking's river ships now have more opportunities to sail Egypt's Nile River, thanks to the addition of the Viking Aton...

The split-level layout of the Panorama Lounge is the Viva Two's most striking feature. To get to the bar, you walk down a short staircase. The staircase continues into the Riverside dining room.

The split-level layout of the Panorama Lounge is the Viva Two's most striking feature. To get to the bar, you walk down a short staircase. The staircase continues into the Riverside dining room. Photo Credit: Nicole Edenedo

First Call: Viva Two's inviting design is a conversation starterThe ship is already distinguishing itself in the market, but its forward-thinking design also stands to help the line attract...

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A cruise along India's Lower Ganges

A cruise along India's Lower Ganges|May 03, 2024

Writer Heidi Sarna recently cruised on the Hooghly River and shares her images. The 2014-built 40-passenger Raj Mahal cruises the Hooghly River, otherwise known as the Lower Ganges, and a few times a year in September, cruises upstream on the Upper Ganges all the way to Varanasi.

A cruise along India's Lower Ganges

A cruise along India's Lower Ganges

What to expect on Variety Cruises' West African river sailings

What to expect on Variety Cruises' West African river sailings

A taste of Provence

A taste of Provence

Highlights from CruiseWorld 2023: Connections and conversations

Highlights from CruiseWorld 2023: Connections and conversations

Christmas markets return to Europe

Christmas markets return to Europe

Highlights from CruiseWorld 2022

Highlights from CruiseWorld 2022

AmaWaterways' AmaLucia is christened

AmaWaterways' AmaLucia is christened

Low water levels slow river cruising

Low water levels slow river cruising

Highlights from the AmaLucia christening cruise

Highlights from the AmaLucia christening cruise

American Cruise Lines to debut small, catamaran-style vessels

American Cruise Lines to debut small, catamaran-style vessels