June 2025 marked the 1st ever International River Cruise Members Event, and what a milestone moment it is! Gathered in the vibrant port city of Marseille, we’ve brought together river cruise leaders from across Europe’s majestic waterways — from the Danube to the Rhine, from the Seine to the Douro!

During our Working Conference, we rolled up our sleeves and dove into the real challenges and shared opportunities shaping our industry:

 Destination Readiness – Are we prepared to welcome the future traveler?
 Limited Docking Places – With rising traffic, how do we share the shores?
 Crew Challenges – Recruiting, training, and caring for our onboard teams.
 Pricing & Inflation – Navigating unexpected economic waves. 
 Government & EU Regulations – How policies shape our every day on the river. 

What unites us is stronger than what separates us: our passion for river cruising and our commitment to collaboration.

This working conference is  the beginning of many powerful conversations — steering us toward a more connected, innovative, and resilient future for European river cruising!