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Executives for river and small-ship ocean cruise lines were in the hot seat for a live selling session at CruiseWorld.

To be sure, bookings have yet to surpass 2019 levels, before the pandemic and Russia's war in Ukraine. But a full recovery could happen in 2024.

The Amadeus Nova will be the first in a new class of ships going forward that will focus heavily on incorporating environmentally sustainable features.

Looking to expand their customer base -- and tap into the world's largest travel market -- European river cruise lines are finding new ways to leverage their appeal to North Americans.

This holiday season promises to be the first since 2019 to offer a full slate of Christkindlmarkt cruises, and lines say they're already nearly fully booked.

Rainfall in Europe has calmed the nerves of river cruise lines that have been hindered by low-water levels.

Clouds that recently moved across Europe had a silver lining for river cruise operators.

Most of the river cruise lines that sail in Europe have specific designs and features on their ships, making a purchase and retrofit an unattractive option.

Operators of cruises outside U.S. borders celebrated the news, calling the rule the last serious roadblock to their business in Europe and elsewhere abroad.

Updates from Viking River Cruises, AmaWaterways, Tauck, Uniworld, and more.