Transcend Cruises orders new river ship from Dutch builder

Transcend Cruises, a global charter-only river cruise company, and Den Breejen Shipyard in the Netherlands have entered into an agreement for the construction of a new river cruise ship.

The vessel is scheduled for delivery in the fourth quarter of 2025, after which it will be available for charter sailings within Europe. A second ship from the same series will follow in 2026, subject to additional financing.

The vessel's design has been developed together with Swedish luxury cruise ship and yacht design firm Tillberg. Upon completion, the ship will have a length of 135 metres and 60 staterooms for housing a total of 120 guests. The staterooms can be converted in pairs to suites, allowing charterers to offer options for between 30 and 120 attendees.

Other key features will include low-emission EU Stage V engines, an electric thruster system for emission-free last-mile manoeuvring, and technology that will help minimise food waste.