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Amadeus promotes Marcus Leskovar to president, adds sales VP
Amadeus River Cruises is continuing its focus on growing its market share in North America.
2025 Readers Choice Awards winners: A night of celebration
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Tauck waives or discounts the single supplement on ships and tours
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Riviera reveals plans for a new Danube ship
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With longer Europe seasons, river lines inch close to year-round operations
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The Aquavit Terrace and aft infinity pool on Viking ocean ships. Photo Credit: Viking
Viking's ship design strategy: Strength is in repetition
Travel advisors who sell a lot of Viking cruises say the brand's simplicity serves as welcome familiarity for clients, leading them to know exactly what to expect when they step onboard.
AmaWaterways aims to stand out with new logo
The river cruise line has swapped its crown logo with blue shades for an abstract "A" that evokes classical music.
Preview 2026: The year ahead for river cruising
In 2026, a booming industry will welcome 20 new ships and new brands, too, including tour powerhouse Trafalgar.
A&K delivers a boutique experience on its new Amazon ship
Guests on the Pure Amazon enjoy luxurious accommodations, local Peruvian cuisine and guided wildlife outings.
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With a 1-to-1 staff-to-guest ratio, the Pure Amazon is more like a boutique hotel than a river cruise ship
A&K delivers a boutique experience on its new Amazon ship
Guests on the Pure Amazon enjoy luxurious accommodations, local Peruvian cuisine and guided wildlife outings.
The Avalon Alegria docked in Porto Antigo. Photo Credit: Nicole Edenedo
Avalon Alegria brings happiness to Portugal's Douro
The 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. Photo Credit: Viking
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Relaxation on the Douro with Riviera Travel
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Aug 25, 2025
River cruise editor Brinley Hineman visited Portugal's Douro Valley with Riviera Travel in August on the company's newest ship on the Douro, the Riviera Rose.
Relaxation on the Douro with Riviera Travel
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