Though operators are building ships, and towns are investing in landings and other infrastructure, fluctuations in the river’s flow, exacerbated by climate change, are hampering sailings.
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One Couple Reconsiders Their Cruise as War Continues in the Middle East
A Jewish couple about to go on a long-delayed $29,000 dream trip to Egypt and Jordan are afraid to travel because of the war in Gaza, but Viking says it’s safe.
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Biofoul: The Stowaway Turning Dream Cruises Into Trips to Nowhere
The New York Times – Travel:Passengers heading to New Zealand face an unexpected threat: pesky marine life that has led to delays and spoiled long-awaited vacations.
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Rogue Wave Strikes Cruise Ship, Killing One and Injuring 4 Others
The New York Times – Travel:The passengers were hurt after a large, unpredictable wave hit the ship, which was traveling toward the Antarctic, Viking Cruises said.