New River Cruise dates out for 2026

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So the dates for ABD River Cruises are out for 2026 now. At this point, there are 2026 dates only for the River Cruises, not the Expedition Cruises or the Amazon Escape. I don't know if this means they are discontinued, or just don't have the dates released yet. I've seen a report from a TA on fb saying they are discontinued, but she didn't say she got that info from ABD, she seemed to be basing it on the no 2026 dates. But the splash screen on the ABD website specifically says "2026 dates for River Cruises", so who knows at this point?

The Rhône River cruise is back. I haven't had a chance to compare the itinerary to the old one that got cancelled (I'm not sure. Did it *ever* run?) but I'm going to venture a guess that it's been "re-worked".

There are no 2026 dates for the Seine, so I'm assuming that one *is* discontinued, at least for now?

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[Mathmagicland]

There are no 2026 dates for the Seine, so I'm assuming that one *is* discontinued, at least for now?

Oh no!

 

[Donalyn]

Upon a very quick review, it seems that the Rhone is a little different.

 

[tgeorge]

My Mom and I were booked on the Rhone, but it was canceled before they even sailed. Hopefully there is more interest now. I'd love to do it. I don't remember the exact itinerary, but I agree that it does appear a little different. I thought the previous itinerary had a stop in Aix-en-Provence.

 

[sayhello]

Upon a very quick review, it seems that the Rhone is a little different.

Thanks! You are correct.

My Mom and I were booked on the Rhone, but it was canceled before they even sailed. Hopefully there is more interest now. I'd love to do it. I don't remember the exact itinerary, but I agree that it does appear a little different. I thought the previous itinerary had a stop in Aix-en-Provence.

I still have the .pdf for it. We'd signed up for our excursions and everything before it got canceled due to Covid. And you are correct, Aix-en-Provence is gone.

Lyon:
Missing an early morning leisurely bike ride along the banks of the Rhone.

Institut Lumière – Museum Tour now gone, replaced with a Beaujolais Vineyard Tour & Tasting or a Flavors of Lyon: Food + Wine Tour.

Tournon:

Goat Farm with Cheese-Making and Visit with Chef Bruneton is gone.

Day 4: Viviers is an added port.

First 2 days in Avignon:

Looks mostly the same, but the Avignon Overview & Bakery Visit seems to have replaced the Université du Vin.

Third day in Avignon is gone.

Arles:

Aix-en-Provence Market Tour and Calisson Museum & Factory Tour is gone, as is the Camargue: Carriage Ride, Hiking & Wildlife Viewing and the Les Pastras Farm: Hunting Truffles with Dogs & Truffle Tasting.

The Arles Walking Tour: Roman Monuments & Painting Activity appears to be replaced by the Van Gogh Tour & Painting Activity.

So one day less in Avignon, the addition of a day in Viviers, and a few changes to the activities in most of the ports, most notably in Arles.

Not a huge change, but some "re-working".

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