June 2025 cruise news highlights include new ships, godmothers, Netflix's "poop cruise" episode, brand campaigns and major refurbishments.

Portugal’s Douro Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, unfolds before you on a luxurious Douro River cruise. Wake up to mesmerizing views of the river of gold, marvel and the terraced vineyards ...

The Viking Hemming was approaching the vast wall of the Carrapatelo Dam on the Douro River and we had a clear view of what lay ahead – including a modest slot in the left corner. This, it turned out, ...

The best river cruises in Europe offer a new way to experience the continent. ... home of Port wine, to board the ship on the Douro River. Guests can explore baroque palaces, ...

River cruises are “more about the experience off the ship than on,” a travel journalist says. Viking and American Cruise Lines operate some in the United States.

Port Wine Tastings & Tours is ranked #5 out of 23 things to do in Porto. ... Another option would be to hop on a Douro River cruise or boat tour, which would allow you to see all six bridges in ...

To learn about port and Portuguese winemaking in general, start at the Museu do Douro in Peso da Régua, where a map of the river shows the area’s many growers and vineyards.

And AmaWaterways has extended Douro River cruises through December. ... The Magic of Colombia cruise includes a stop at the port of the 16th century colonial town of Mompox.