AmaWaterways Co-Founder Kristin Karst is stepping down from her role as Executive Vice President to take on the new position of Chief Brand Ambassador.

Travellers keen to experience North Vietnam in style can now embark on an all-inclusive five-day/four-night luxury package from Heritage Line that highlights the vibrant city of Hanoi and the stunning beauty of Halong and Lan Ha Bays.

Uniworld will mark it 50th anniversary in 2026 with a number of exciting program additions, including the launch of three mystery cruises and a collection of special sailings designed for families.

AmaWaterways has forged a new partnership with Smithsonian Journeys , the travel program of the Smithsonian Institution, to offer co-branded river cruises which will set sail next year.

A major refurbishment will see Pandaw’s Tonle Pandaw relaunched on the Mekong on 1 November as an all-suite ship, in response to demand.

The launch of Celebrity River Cruises is a strategic move by Royal Caribbean Group (RCG) to keep customers within its expansive ecosystem while elevating the river cruise experience, according to President and CEO Jason Liberty.

CroisiEurope has joined Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) Australasia, with the new partnership set to showcase the French river cruise specialist to CLIA’s 6,000-strong travel agent membership across Australia and New Zealand.

As excitement continues to build around the Australian Open, APT Travel Group has highlighted its grand tours in each of the Grand Slam host countries.

River cruise vessel Charaidew II will join National Geographic-Lindblad’s fleet of chartered ships, with two departures in India scheduled for 2026.

As part of a new initiative, river cruise line AmaWaterways is providing complimentary pre- and post-cruise land packages on select European sailings designed to give travellers a deeper connection with the destinations they visit.

The launch of a new consumer and trade integrated marketing campaign from Avalon Waterways aims to grow brand awareness and reignite its messaging amid a resurgent river cruise sector.

AmaWaterways has confirmed it will grow its team in the first quarter of 2025, as the inaugural year of its ANZ sales and marketing presence was branded a success.