A delivery ceremony has been held in Portugal for Viking’s newest river vessel, the Viking Gyda, which will sail exclusively along the Douro River.

Transcend Cruises will introduce two-room luxury suites to Europe’s rivers when Transcend Connect launches in April 2026, with the cruise line claiming the new offering as an industry first.

AmaWaterways will stick to what it knows best and not venture into open seas, remaining laser-focused on the rivers of the world, Co-Founder Kristin Karst has reiterated.

AmaWaterways recently hosted its first Australia and New Zealand VIP famil trip, with a select group of valued trade partners cruising the Danube River.

Priority booking access for Celebrity River Cruises, the new venture from Celebrity Cruises, will open on 3 September, giving registrants a first look at 2027 sailings on Europe’s iconic rivers.