"Once you've experienced a river cruise, it's hard to explore the world any other way. Small, intimate ships, personalized service, and boutique staterooms are beloved hallmarks of the river cruise experience. And when you're on a European waterway, the cities you wind through are among the world's most intriguing. Little wonder then that Global River Cruise Market Report, has found that river cruising is poised to reach $10 billion in sales by 2030, doubling the $5.4 billion triumph in 2024."
"This year, familiar brands like AmaWaterways and Uniworld, as well as new-to-river industry vets like National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions and Trafalgar, will unveil a raft of new ships and itineraries that are sure to contribute to those numbers. Whether you already love the river cruising experience, or are simply river curious, these new ships, creative itineraries, and unique excursion options are bound to tempt you. The nine cruise itineraries highlighted here are proof that there's no time like the present to get on board."
River cruises provide small, intimate ships, personalized service, and boutique staterooms that create an immersive way to visit Europe's waterways and historic cities. Market data projects river cruising sales to reach $10 billion by 2030, up from $5.4 billion in 2024. Established river brands and newcomers are introducing numerous new ships and innovative itineraries across European rivers. Riverside offers a nine-day Destination Danube itinerary timed to Hungary's National Day aboard the all-suite Riverside Mozart, with calls at Budapest, Bratislava, Vienna, Linz, and Passau and overnights in Budapest and Vienna. Uniworld's new-build S.S. Emilie pays tribute to Gustav Klimt and Emilie Flöge.
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