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Europe Rivers

River cruises are offered on a variety of waterways in Europe, and each one hold its own special allure. You'll travel on small, well-appointed riverboats that dock in the center of town, close to the main sights.

Danube River cruises take passengers to intriguing Old World cities like Vienna and Budapest, and through the pretty Wachau Valley. On a Rhine River cruise, you can visit the famed Gothic cathedral of Cologne, the pedestrian-only Drosselgasse in Rudesheim, and the art museums of Basel.

Cruises of the Elbe River travel through Germany and the Czech Republic on a route lined by ancient fortifications and medieval villages. The Mosel River, called the Moselle in France, showcases the German region best known for its Riesling wines.

Learn about Cossack and Tatar history on Dnieper River cruises in Ukraine, and get a firsthand view of fascinating Russia on a Volga River itinerary, where you'll spend time in Moscow and St. Petersburg, among other destinations.

In France, Saone River cruises offer opportunities to sample the wine and cuisine of Burgundy, while Rhone sailings wind through Provencal towns and landscapes. Seine River cruises follow a route between Paris and the coast of Normandy, stopping at Rouen, home to a magnificent cathedral, and D-Day landing sites at Omaha Beach.

Douro River itineraries in Portugal lead to charming villages, deep gorges and the lush vineyards that produce the country's famous port wine. And in Italy, you might enjoy a gondola ride through Venice's picturesque canals before cruising the Po River to Bologna, northern Italy's culinary capital.

Our European river cruises provide a relaxing, easy way to explore the continent's grand cities and beautiful scenery. You'll unpack only once and settle in for a leisurely sailing. They are easy to budget, because one price paid up front includes your cabin, onboard meals and guided sightseeing at each stop.

Limited-Time Offers on Europe River Cruises!
  • Uniworld: 2023 Cruise Sale! Get greatly reduced rates on select 2023 sailings. Prices shown reflect discount. Expires May 31. Click here.
  • Avalon: Save up to $2,500 per couple off the cruise price of Europe sailings. Prices shown reflect discount. Plus, get air rates starting at $599 per person from select gateways. Expires May 31. Click here.
  • Gate 1: Save $800 per couple off Danube river cruises. Prices shown reflect discount. Expires May 31. Click here.
  • Avalon: Save up to $1,600 per couple off Europe cruises. Prices shown reflect discount. Expires May 31. Click here.
  • Avalon: Fly for free from select gateways, plus save $600 per couple off the cruise price of Europe sailings. Prices shown reflect the cruise discount. Expires May 31. Click here.
  • Viking: Fly for free from select gateways, plus get reduced cruise fares on sailings. Prices shown reflect the cruise discounts. Also pay a reduced deposit of only $25 per person. Expires May 31. Click here.
  • Avalon: Save up to $1,500 per couple off cruises. Prices shown reflect discount. Click here.
  • Riviera: Get special reduced rates offering savings of up to $5,500 per couple in certain cabin categories. Prices shown reflect discount. Plus, receive a free drinks package . Expires May 31. Click here.
  • Viking: Enjoy special discounted rates on cruises. Prices shown reflect the discount. Plus enjoy greatly reduced airfare from select gateways. Also pay a reduced deposit of only $25 per person. Expires May 31. Click here.
  • AmaWaterways: Save up to $4,000 per couple off river cruises. Prices shown reflect discount. Click here.
  • CroisiEurope: Save up to 50% off select cruises. Prices shown reflect discount. Expires May 31. Click here.
  • Viking: Fly for free from select gateways on 2024 sailings, plus get reduced cruise fares in certain cabin categories. Prices shown reflect the cruise discounts. Also pay a reduced deposit of only $25 per person. Expires May 31. Click here.
  • AmaWaterways: Receive a free pre- or post-cruise hotel package on select river cruises. Click here.
  • Avalon: Save $100 per couple off cruises. Prices shown reflect discount. Expires May 31. Click here.
  • CroisiEurope: Save 50% off select Canal Barge cruises. Prices shown reflect discount. Click here.
  • Viking: Enjoy discounted cruise fares on 2024 river cruises in certain cabin categories, with sailings starting as low as $1,999 per person! Plus, enjoy greatly reduced airfare from select gateways and pay a reduced deposit of only $25 per person. Expires May 31. Click here.
  • Viking: Enjoy discounted cruise fares on 2025 river cruises in certain cabin categories. Plus, enjoy greatly reduced airfare from select gateways and pay a reduced deposit of only $25 per person. Expires May 31. Click here.
  • Scenic: Save with special rates (savings of up to 65%) on ocean sailings. Prices shown reflect discount. Click here.
  • Uniworld: Save 10% off 2024 river cruises. Prices shown reflect discount. Expires May 31. Click here.
  • Disney: Travelers ages 11 and under save up to $500 per person off river cruises. Click here.
  • Riviera: Single supplement waived in all cabin categories on special sailings dedicated to solo travelers. Click here.
  • Riviera: Save 10% off 2024 river cruises. Prices shown reflect discount. Plus, receive a free drinks package. Click here.
  • Riviera: Receive a 500 euro onboard credit per couple on select cruises. Expires May 31. Click here.
  • Emerald: Special Cruise Rates! Save up to 77% on river cruises in 2023 and 2024. Prices shown reflect discounts. Expires May 31. Click here.
  • Scenic: Special Cruise Rates! Save up to 73% on cruises in 2023 and 2024. Prices shown reflect discounts. Expires May 31. Click here.
  • AmaWaterways: Receive reduced airfare on 2023 cruises! Fly from $899 per person from select gateways on Europe cruises. Click here.
  • AmaWaterways: Receive a free cabin upgrade and free prepaid gratuities when you book a balcony stateroom. Enjoy additional perks when you book a suite . Click here.
  • Avalon: Travel with Avalon Waterways and receive a Welcome Back Credit of $100 to $250 per person after your trip. The credit can be applied toward a subsequent trip with Avalon Waterways . Click here.
  • Scenic: Travel with Scenic and receive a Welcome Back Credit of $200 to $300 per person after your trip. The credit can be applied toward a subsequent cruise with Scenic. Click here.
  • Avalon: Group savings! Book a group of 8 or more guests and save up to $4,000 per couple off cruises. Click here.
  • Tauck: Young travelers receive up to $500 per person off family departures. Click here.
  • Collette: Last-Minute Deals! Save up to $1,500 per couple off tours. Prices shown reflect discount. Click here.
  • Tauck: Receive a free onboard credit of up to 200 euros on river cruises in select cabin categories . Click here.
Offers are subject to change or withdrawal at any time. Some discounts are not combinable with other promotions.