A refresher on river cruise lines' upcoming plansThis year is shaping up to be a notable one for river cruising with some 20 new ships, an unexplored river and a new player... At new Princess ...

Inspired by the legendary 1902 Preussen, the first five-masted ship, Royal Clipper was launched in 2000 as a true sailing vessel at 439 feet in length with 54,000 square feet of sails across 42 sails.

The company is offering shorter three- to six-night sailings in Europe for both 2025 and 2026 on its modern clipper ships, a perfect way to turn a European vacation into an unforgettable one.

Meanwhile Royal Clipper, which caters for 227 guests ... “For over 30 years our unique tall-ships have allowed guests to explore smaller, intimate destinations and we are thrilled to continue ...