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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!
  • Emerald: Save up to 76%. Prices shown reflect discounts. Click here.
  • Scenic: Save up to 75%. Prices shown reflect discounts. Click here.
  • Avalon: Sail Into 2025 Sale! Save with deeply discounted cruise fares. Prices shown reflect the discounts. Expires November 8. Click here.
  • Viking: 2025 Bonus Savings! Enjoy extra cruise savings and special air offers. Prices shown reflect the cruise discounts. Also, book with a reduced deposit of only $25 per person. Expires November 30. Click here.
  • Riviera: Book the lowest-priced cabin category and receive a free upgrade to a cabin with a French or Juliet-style balcony (upgrade is valued at $600 per person on average and is subject to cabin availability).
    Expires November 15. Click here.
  • Uniworld: 2025 Savings! Save up to 20%. Prices shown reflect discount. Expires November 8. Click here.
  • Uniworld: 2026 Early Booking Offer! Save up to 20% off sailings. Prices shown reflect discount. Click here.
  • AmaWaterways: Save up to 20%. Prices shown reflect discount. Click here.
  • AmaWaterways: Save up to $1,000 per couple on river cruises. Prices shown reflect discount. Click here.
  • Uniworld: Last-Minute Deals! Save 40%. Prices shown reflect discount. Expires November 16. Click here.
  • AmaWaterways: AirPlus Offer! Save with special air rates from select gateways on Europe cruises. Click here.
  • CroisiEurope: Save up to 50% off cruises. Prices shown reflect discount. Expires November 30. Click here.
  • CroisiEurope: 2025 Cruise Sale! Save up to 10%. Prices shown reflect discount. Expires November 30. Click here.
  • Tauck: Spring Air Savings! Receive special low rates on airfare from select U.S. gateways on Europe trips . Expires November 30. Click here.
  • Riviera: Save up to $1,650 per couple on cruises when you book certain cabin categories. Expires November 15. Click here.
  • Riviera: Save 50% off 2026 river cruises. Prices shown reflect discount. Click here.
  • Viking: Fall Sale! Save with reduced cruise fares and special air offers. Prices shown reflect the cruise discounts. Also, book with a reduced deposit of only $25 per person. Expires November 30. Click here.
  • AmaWaterways: Save $2,000 per couple off holiday cruises in select cabin categories. Prices shown reflect discount. Plus, receive a FREE one-category stateroom upgrade in certain cabin categories and a $100 per stateroom onboard credit. Click here.
  • Disney: Travelers ages 11 and under receive discounted rates on river cruises. Click here.
  • Tauck: Young travelers ages 18 and under receive special low rates on airfare from select U.S. gateways on family trips . Expires November 30. Click here.
  • Riviera: Single supplement waived in all cabin categories on special sailings dedicated to solo travelers. Click here.
  • Avalon: Receive free prepaid gratuities on the cruise portion of Active & Discovery sailings (a value of up to $878 per couple depending on the itinerary). This is combinable with most offers. Click here.
  • AmaWaterways: Save $4,000 per couple off select departures. Prices shown reflect discount. Plus, receive a FREE one-category stateroom upgrade in certain cabin categories and a $100 per stateroom onboard credit. Click here.
  • Gate 1: Save up to $500 per couple off tours. Prices shown reflect discount. Expires November 15. Click here.
  • Gate 1: Save $800 per couple on 2025 Rhine River cruises. Prices shown reflect discount. Expires November 15. Click here.
  • Viking: Bon Voyage Offer! Book an additional Viking river or ocean cruise within the 14 days prior to departure of an existing booking and receive extra savings of up to $2,000 per couple and a bonus onboard credit of $200 per couple on the new booking. Click here.
  • Riviera: Solo travelers pay no single supplement in certain cabin categories on select cruises. Click here.
  • AmaWaterways: Save $2,000 per couple off summer sailings. Prices shown reflect discount. Plus, receive a FREE one-category stateroom upgrade in certain cabin categories and a $50 per stateroom onboard credit. 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 or its sister brands Globus and Cosmos. Click here.
  • Emerald: Travel with Emerald and receive a Welcome Home credit of $200 to $300 per person after your trip. The credit can be applied toward a subsequent Emerald cruise . Click here.
  • Scenic: Travel with Scenic and receive a Thank You credit of $250 to $400 per person after your trip. The credit can be applied toward a subsequent Scenic cruise . Click here.
  • Disney: Travelers ages 11 and under receive discounted rates on tours. Click here.
 
Offers are subject to change without notice by the operator until a payment has been made.