20 MARKETWATCH Amadeus River Cruises will debut its newest ship, Amadeus Aurea, on the Rhine, on 26 May 2026. The ship will be powered by a hybrid propulsion system designed to reduce emissions and will cater for up to 158 guests in 12 suites with balconies and 67 cabins with panoramic windows. Amadeus Aurea will also feature the Panorama Restaurant, River Terrace, fitness room and a heated outdoor pool with a sun deck and bar. The ship will utilise an onboard heat recovery system to limit its carbon emissions. New ship to join Amadeus River Cruises fleet in 2026 Pandaw Cruises to debut suiteonly ship on Mekong River Asian river cruise operator Pandaw Cruises is introducing a suiteonly ship to the Mekong River in order to cater to guest demand. Formerly known as Pandaw III, the ship will be refurbished and re-enter service as Tonle Pandaw on 1 November 2025 featuring 14 luxury suites, each with a private deck. The suites will be decorated with Cambodian fabrics and repurposed pure Burma teak panelling. Guests will also have access to a dedicated butler. The ship will also include a new spa, gym, library and cocktail saloon. Expedition Cruise Network adds new members Expedition cruise lines Selar and Galaxy Expeditions have joined the Expedition Cruise Network, which was launched in April 2023. Selar was founded by Sophie Galvagnon, the first female captain to sail the Arctic, alongside entrepreneurs Julia Bijaoui and Quentin Vacher. It is launching a sustainable collection of luxury polar ships and expeditions and is set to embark on its first journey in 2026. Formerly known as Galagents Galapagos Cruises, Galaxy Expeditions has been sailing in South America for nearly 20 years across its fleet of luxury catamarans, yachts and specialised dive vessels.
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