CroisiEurope, the largest operator of river cruise ships in Europe, is reshaping its summer 2027 river cruise programme with a series of new itineraries across the Rhine, Danube and Main.
The French-owned river cruise specialist has redesigned selected itineraries and repositioned part of its fleet for summer 2027, using its detailed knowledge of Europe’s rivers and individual river basins to anticipate changing navigation conditions and deliver a diverse programme of journeys.
With climate change creating an increasingly complex operating environment for the river cruise industry, CroisiEurope says its longstanding expertise innavigation, river levels and the characteristics of its fleet is allowing it to build greater flexibility into its programme from the outset.
For 2027, this includes deploying ships with shallow draughts on selected routes and designing itineraries around the particular characteristics of each river basin. The result is a programme that introduces travellers to some of Europe’s lesser-explored waterways and destinations, while offering new ways to experience established favourites.
The Danube takes centre stage in CroisiEurope’s 2027 programme, with a series of itineraries centered around Vienna, Budapest, Belgrade and the Iron Gates.
CroisiEurope is also expanding its summer programme on the Rhine, with new itineraries designed to reveal a different side of the region.
The changes form part of CroisiEurope’s longer-term approach to river cruising, using almost five decades of experience to anticipate navigation conditions rather than simply respond to them.
The company’s knowledge of Europe’s river basins, navigation charts and fleet characteristics allows it to assess routes at the planning stage and match itineraries with the ships best suited to each waterway.
For travellers, this means a broader choice of destinations and experiences, from the Iron Gates and Balkans to the IJsselmeer and Black Forest, while fortravel advisors it provides additional flexibility when recommending river cruise options for summer 2027.
CroisiEurope’s approach for 2027 is summed up by its philosophy: ‘Anticipate to adapt better’.
By planning with changing river conditions in mind from the outset, the company aims to preserve the quality, variety and enjoyment of its river cruise programme while giving guests and trade partners greater reassurance when planning their holidays.
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