Sustainable Cruising starts with collaboration.

A Community of Shared Interests

Founded in the year 2000, IG RiverCruise is the largest registered association of River Cruise Stakeholders. With headquarters in Basel, Switzerland, the association represents over 90% of the European River Cruise Market.

Acting as one voice, with one mission.

We represent our member’s common, fundamental interests and concerns relevant to river cruises to third parties. We are the key representation of the European River Cruise sector. Our program is focused on sustainable advocacy in the operational areas of safety, training and environmental protection. We ensure a fair and just business environment is kept upheld to the benefit of our members, institutions and wider stakeholders audience.

Take part in the collaboration

Our members count over 24 of the leading river cruise lines, operating a fleet exceeding 360 vessels. Our wider support community includes ports, shipyards, ship suppliers and institutions that focus on research and development to benefit the blue economy.