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AmaWaterways guests view the Portuguese countryside from the deck of the AmaVida.

Rhine and Douro sailings are hot this summerDemand is strong throughout Europe. Tauck says river cruise sales are up 13%, and Amadeus River Cruises has a robust waitlist.

The AmaMagna in Passau, Germany.

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...

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...

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...

The sweeping sun deck on the Raj Mahal is lined with comfortable seating.

A Lower Ganges cruise explores India's rich historyIndia can be an overwhelming destination, but river cruising mitigates many of the challenges, making touring India convenient,...

Mangroves along the Gambia River.

A river cruise adventure in Gambia and SenegalWith untrampled wild places and rich historical and cultural offerings, Gambia and Senegal must balance the desire to boost...

The Avalon Alegria, Avalon Waterways' newest ship, sails on the Douro River in Portugal.

Avalon Waterways got to the Douro in its own time and wayWhile travelers are largely to thank for this new destination, travel advisors are credited with boosting sales for the Avalon...

The Viking Octantis expedition ship traversing the Welland Canal in Ontario during a Great Lakes cruise.

Viking intends to increase direct bookings, but says it remains committed to travel agenciesIn its IPO registration form, Viking said that it expects direct bookings to grow, but it also said that travel advisors are...

American Cruise Lines is the new owner of the American Countess paddlewheeler.

American Queen Voyages ships find new life, the trade applaudsIt's the end of an era for AQV, but possibly the start of a new one for its four riverboats and two Great Lakes vessels.

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