Crucemundo to Launch European River Cruises in 2028
Swiss shipping firm Crucemundo Shipping AG and newly formed River Expeditions plan a river cruise concept on Europe's Rhine, Main and Danube rivers.
Updated on Nov. 9, 2026 in Cruises
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Crucemundo Shipping AG has partnered with River Expeditions to launch a European river cruise concept in 2028. Crucemundo will provide the MS River Silence under a long-term charter agreement, with the ship initially sailing the Rhine, Main and Danube rivers.
Why it matters
The venture adds a new river cruise option to the Rhine, Main and Danube corridors, which are among Europe's most traveled waterways for leisure cruising. The partnership pairs a shipping operator with a newly established expedition company, a structure that combines vessel supply with a new operator's route planning.
The MS River Silence carries up to 160 guests and uses a Twin Cruiser design that separates its propulsion system from passenger areas. The source does not disclose the charter terms or fares for the planned 2028 sailings.
The players
Crucemundo Shipping AG
A Swiss shipping company that will provide the MS River Silence under a long-term charter agreement.
River Expeditions
A newly established company founded by expedition leader Jan Bryde to operate the European river cruise concept.
Alexei Prokhorov
The CEO of Crucemundo, overseeing the company's role in supplying the vessel for the venture.
The details
Crucemundo will supply the MS River Silence to River Expeditions under a long-term charter agreement, and the ship's Twin Cruiser design separates its propulsion system from passenger areas. River Expeditions was founded by expedition leader Jan Bryde, while Alexei Prokhorov serves as CEO of Crucemundo.
Timeline
• 2028: Planned launch of the European river cruise concept, with the ship initially sailing the Rhine, Main and Danube rivers.
The Big Picture
The planned MS River Silence uses a Twin Cruiser design that separates propulsion from passenger areas, a configuration the source presents as a feature of the new vessel. The 2028 Rhine, Main and Danube launch adds a new operator to these established European river routes.
Travelers interested in Rhine, Main and Danube cruising will have a new 2028 option to consider when planning future trips. The source does not provide booking dates or pricing, so prospective passengers should watch for official operator announcements.
The takeaway
New river cruise options typically take years to reach the water, so planners should treat the 2028 launch as a target rather than a booking window. Tracking charter partners and vessel details now can help travelers compare offerings once fares are published.
Further reading
Explore more on Cruises to see how new river cruise concepts fit into the wider industry.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Travel Daily Media.
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