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Main River

Germany's peaceful Main River winds through the heart of the country, passing forests and vineyards as well as cosmopolitan cities and medieval towns. The river is a tributary of the Rhine and also connects with the Danube via the Main-Danube Canal. Many Main itineraries also sail the Rhine and Danube, some traveling from the North Sea all the way to the Black Sea.

Guests might visit the "The Pearl of the Romantic Road," Wurzburg, and its Residenz, an immaculate Baroque palace, or enjoy local Franconian wines. Then, walk among the 14th- and 15th-century half-timbered houses of Miltenberg, relax in the Mediterranean gardens of Aschaffenburg and visit the fishermen's village known as "Little Venice" in Bamberg.

In November and December, the towns along the Main celebrate the holiday season with festive Christmas markets. Visitors can shop for souvenirs or presents and taste holiday favorites like mulled wine and local specialties such as Rothenberg's Schneeball.

Our cruises are hassle-free because all the day-to-day details are handled for you by experienced cruise directors. And in each stop along the way, expert guides show you the top attractions and share their intimate knowledge of the locale. These trips are also easy to budget, as so much is included in the upfront price.

Limited-Time Offers on Main River Cruises!
  • Emerald: Cyber Monday Sale! Save up to 68%. Prices shown reflect discounts. Expires December 8. Click here.
  • Scenic: Cyber Monday Sale! Save up to 59%. Prices shown reflect discounts. Expires December 8. Click here.
  • Viking: Holiday 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 December 31. Click here.
  • Uniworld: 2026 Early Booking Offer! Save up to 10% off sailings. Prices shown reflect discount. Click here.
  • AmaWaterways: Cyber Monday Sale! Receive free prepaid gratuities on 2025 sailings. This offer is combinable with most deals. Expires December 6. Click here.
  • Riviera: Cyber Monday Sale! Receive 200 euro per couple in free onboard credit on 2025 cruises. Combinable with cruise discounts of up to $1,650 per couple. Expires December 6. Click here.
  • Avalon: Sail Into 2025 Sale! Save up to $6,000 per couple. Prices shown reflect the discounts. Expires December 13. 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 December 31. Click here.
  • AmaWaterways: Save up to 10%. Prices shown reflect discount. Expires December 31. Click here.
  • Riviera: Save up to $1,000 per couple on cruises when you book certain cabin categories. Expires December 6. Click here.
  • CroisiEurope: Cyber Monday Sale! Save up to 25%. Prices shown reflect discount. Expires December 9. Click here.
  • Riviera: Save 50% off 2026 river cruises. Prices shown reflect discount. Expires December 31. 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.
  • 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.
 
Offers are subject to change without notice by the operator until a payment has been made.