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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 80%. Expires July 6. Click here.
  • Scenic: Save up to 78%. Expires July 6. Click here.
  • Riviera: Save up to 72%. Expires July 18. Click here.
  • Viking: Independence Day Sale! Save with reduced cruise fares and special air offers. Prices shown reflect the cruise discounts. Plus, receive a free beverage package, free prepaid gratuities and a free shipboard credit of up to $1,000 per couple . Also, book with a reduced deposit of only $25 per person. Expires July 7. Click here.
  • Viking: Summer Sale! Save with newly 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 July 31. Click here.
  • Uniworld: Save up to 51%. Expires July 11. Click here.
  • Avalon: July Sale! Save up to 42%. Expires July 31. Click here.
  • Avalon: Flash Sale! Get free prepaid gratuities as an added bonus. This offer is combinable with all other cruise discounts. Expires July 8. Click here.
  • AmaWaterways: Save up to 27%. Expires July 11. Click here.
  • CroisiEurope: Save up to 40% off select departures. Expires July 31. Click here.
  • AmaWaterways: Receive a $300 per couple onboard credit on select cruises. Click here.
  • Disney: Travelers ages 11 and under receive discounted rates on river cruises. Click here.
  • Lindblad: Save up to 35% off river cruises. Expires July 11. Click here.
  • Riviera: Get up to $1,500 per couple in travel credit on 2026 trips. Travel credit can be used for airfare, transfers or pre- and post-cruise hotel stays. Expires July 31. Click here.
  • Lindblad: Save 60% off the deposit required to book 2026 trips. 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Uniworld: Pay no single supplement on select departures. Expires July 31. 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.
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