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River lines grow their presence in AfricaNew ships are debuting on the Chobe and Zambezi rivers and, of course, the Nile.

Three rivers, four ships: A year of river cruising in EuropeFrom the Danube to the Rhine, the Douro and back again to the Danube, here are some of my impressions of European river...

What's on my mind for 2026: Trafalgar joins the river cruise industryParticularly intriguing is Trafalgar's plan to focus on family travel and multigenerational groups.

What's on my mind for 2026: Amsterdam's river cruise plansOne of the topics on my mind is Amsterdam, which will begin curbing the number of river cruise calls allowed in the city in an...

Viking's growth engine beyond the riversDuring Viking's earnings call, CEO Torstein Hagen and president and CFO Leah Talactac discussed the brand's future and...

Here's what river cruise executives say about the state of the industryMy panel of specialists from six river cruise lines dove into the subject matter, discussing emerging destinations and a...

What Viking's growth tells us about the river cruise industryViking's marketing prowess has proved instrumental in moving the river cruise industry from niche to mainstream.

Why Viva Cruises is planning to sail Italy's Po RiverThough few operators sail there, travel advisors told me they believe the move will introduce travelers to lesser-known Italian...

Traveling solo? There's a river cruise ship for thatI expect options for single travelers to continue expanding in the river cruise industry.

Riviera Travel is notching success in its North America effortsThe company is reporting a doubling of its passenger count from last year following a rebrand and concentrated effort on the...

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