River Cruise Guru

03/10/2026

03/10/2026

Scenic & Emerald Waterways fleet is expanding. New ships include Emerald Nova launching in 2027 on the Douro River, Scenic Aria launching in 2027 on the Douro River, and Scenic Spirit II launching in 2028 on the Mekong River. Can't wait to see the new ships!

05/15/2025

There are more reasons than ever to say “yes” to river cruising with Avalon After Dark. From Sky Deck soirées under the stars to live music, trivia, and mixologist-crafted cocktails, these nighttime experiences turn evenings into something extraordinary. Paired with overnight stays in Europe’s most vibrant cities, Avalon After Dark is your opportunity to do more than cruise—it’s an unforgettable vibe.

05/15/2025

Avalon...have you been?

There are more reasons than ever to say “yes” to river cruising with Avalon After Dark. From Sky Deck soirées under the stars to live music, trivia, and mixologist-crafted cocktails, these nighttime experiences turn evenings into something extraordinary. Paired with overnight stays in Europe’s most vibrant cities, Avalon After Dark is your opportunity to do more than cruise—it’s an unforgettable vibe.

10/07/2024

European Christmas Markets Dates 2024🎄
🇦🇹Vienna, Austria - Nov 16 to Dec 24
🇫🇷Strasbourg, France - Nov 27 to Dec 30
🇨🇿Prague, Czech Republic - 30 Nov to Jan 6
🇩🇪Berlin (Gendarmenmarkt), Germany - Nov 25 to Dec 31
🇩🇪Cologne, Germany - Nov 18 to Dec 23
🇩🇰Copenhagen,Denmark (Tivoli Gardens) - Nov 17 to Jan 1
🇧🇪Brussels, Belgium (Winter Wonders) - Nov 29 to Jan 5
🇭🇺Budapest, Hungary - Nov 17 to Jan 1
🇩🇪Munich, Germany - Nov 27 to Dec 24
🇪🇪Tallinn, Estonia - Nov 21 to Dec 26
🇵🇱Krakow, Poland - Nov 29 to Dec 26
🇩🇪Dresden, Germany (Striezelmarkt) - Nov 27 to Dec 24
🇸🇪Stockholm, Sweden (Skansen) - Nov 30 to Dec 23
🇬🇧London, UK (Hyde Park) - Nov 21 to Jan 5
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿Edinburgh, Scotland - Nov 17 to Jan 5
🇨🇭Zurich, Switzerland - Nov 23 to Dec 24
🇸🇪Gothenburg, Sweden (Liseberg) - Nov 17 to Dec 23
🇫🇮Helsinki, Finland - Dec 1 to Dec 22
🇱🇺Luxembourg City, Luxembourg - Nov 23 to Dec 24
🇧🇪Bruges, Belgium - Nov 24 to Jan 1
🇱🇻Riga, Latvia - Dec 1 to Jan 6
🇳🇱Amsterdam - 15 Nov - 5th Jan

06/05/2024

Historic flooding is happening in parts of Europe. The Danube River is closed to river traffic in parts of Germany. Flooding will continue down through Austria and into Budapest in the coming days. Same story on the Rhine River and the others. If you are cruising this summer, keep a close eye on river levels and changes.

02/21/2024

NEWS: American Queen Voyages has shut down. American Queen Voyages has made the difficult decision to shut down and all future cruises have been canceled. Guests and customers should expect to be fully refunded for canceled cruises.

Employees received an email from the company saying that their positions would be terminated at 5 p.m. local time on Feb. 20 at all locations, including Fort Lauderdale, New Orleans and Vancouver.

01/18/2024

AMA Waterways now offering Active, Retired and Veterans of U.S. Military discounts!
Find out more: [email protected]

01/16/2024

Scenic Winter Flash Sales:
2 for 1 Fares + Up to $14,000 savings per suite. Deposit due at time of booking.
• Rivers: $500 Winter Sale Savings per suite + Up to $1,250 WAVE bonus savings per suite + up to $3,000 per suite Pay in Full Savings
• Oceans: $1,000 Winter Sale Savings per suite + Up to $3,000 WAVE bonus savings per suite + up to $10,000 per suite Pay in Full Savings

Emerald Cruises Winter Flash Sale:
Up to $5,500 savings per suite + 2 for 1 Fares. Deposit due at time of booking.
• Rivers: $500 Winter Sale Savings per suite + Up to $750 WAVE bonus savings per suite + up to $3,000 per suite Pay in Full Savings
• Yachts: $500 Winter Sale Savings per suite + Up to $1,000 WAVE bonus savings per suite + up to $4,000 per suite Pay in Full Savings

01/08/2024