Viking: Australia’s Most Trusted Travel Brand

What fantastic news for Viking! The celebrated cruise line has been honored as Australia’s Most Trusted Brand in the highly competitive River Cruise Operators category at the 26th anniversary of the Reader’s Digest 2025 Trusted Brands Awards. This prestigious award Read More …

Viking River Cruises Help Make Sense Of The World

Learning about history; how it affected the world and the lessons for future generations is a classic learning model everyone who has the ability to read this should relate to.  Regardless of when and where the topics of world history Read More …

Trafalgar Latest With New River Cruising Focus

Trafalgar, renowned worldwide for its expertly guided land tours and decades of creating meaningful travel experiences, announces its expansion into river cruising.  Launching in Spring 2026, Trafalgar will debut in Europe with two river cruise journeys along the Rhine and Read More …

Multigenerational Travelers Thrive On Rivers

 Multi-generational vacationing is not a new concept, but the recent uptick in interest has families looking at options beyond the mainstream. Let’s face it, theme parks and beach vacations aren’t for everyone. Enter river cruising. Although a relaxing and fun Read More …

Viking Announces Float Out of Newest Egypt Ship

Viking® (www.viking.com) (NYSE: VIK) today announced its newest ship for the Nile River—the 82-guest Viking Amun—was “floated out,” marking a major construction milestone and the first time the ship has touched water. Set to sail in September 2025, the Viking Amun will join Read More …

Viking Celebrates 2025 Euro River Season Start

Spring has sprung, and so has Viking’s incredible 2025 European river season! Get ready for unforgettable adventures as the celebrated Viking Longships set sail, bringing you the best of Europe’s breathtaking rivers. With seven stunning new sister ships joining the Read More …

AmaWaterways Offers New Rhine and Mekong River Sailings

The continued popularity of AmaWaterways’ Soulful sailings – unique to the award-winning, luxury river cruise line – has allowed for an expansion of the offerings for 2025 and 2026. Joining the 2025 line up (already stellar with cruises in Egypt, France, Colombia Read More …

AmaWaterways Launches Wellness River Cruises

 AmaWaterways is elevating its focus on wellness with the launch of Celebration of Wellness River Cruises,  offering travelers a transformative experience focused on physical health and mental well-being. These specially crafted itineraries provide guests with the opportunity to explore Europe’s iconic destinations through Read More …

Ten Years Ago: Vikings Blow Past Own Record, Passionately

A new feature here at ChrisCruises.com, a look back at stories posted on this day, ten years ago The clock was ticking, Guinness Book Of World Records adjudicator standing by, as Viking River Cruises eclipsed its own record, christening 18 longships in Read More …