Emerald Cruises, Holiday Sailings and More

Below are two money-saving offers from Emerald Cruises. The company provides an exceptional value for its river cruises on the Rhine, Danube and other waterways.

Take advantage of these terrific deals:

Save with huge discounts of up to 55% on cruises in 2022.

Save up to $3,150 per couple on other Europe river cruises in 2022 and 2023. Plus, receive an additional 10% discount when you book at least six months prior to departure.

The upfront rate with Emerald Cruises includes onboard meals, gratuities, airport transfers, daily tours, Wi-Fi, bottled water stocked daily in your cabin and wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner.

Emerald Cruises' ships have heated swimming pools with retractable roofs (this space converts to a movie theater on some evenings), as well as balcony suites that open to the outdoors with the push of a button. The fleet is equipped with bicycles that guests can use to explore ashore.

Expertly guided excursions in port -- covered in the upfront rate -- include EmeraldACTIVE hiking, biking and canoeing excursions and the EmeraldPLUS program, which helps passengers explore the destination's culture in depth.

For example, on Sensations of Lyon & Provence, guests can hike through local vineyards in Tournon, embark on a canoeing excursion in Avignon and enjoy a regional wine tasting and Provencal dinner on board the ship. Meanwhile, Danube Delights provides opportunities to join a Slovakian family for coffee and cake in their home, participate in a guided cycling tour in Vienna and hike to the ruins of a medieval castle in Durnstein.

There is still space available on 2022 Christmas markets cruises in Europe. These sailings offer opportunities to visit festive outdoor holiday bazaars set up in city squares. They are a much-loved winter tradition, particularly throughout Germany and Austria. Merchants sell handcrafted ornaments, toys, candles and woodcarvings, as well as local treats like grilled sausages, roasted chestnuts and gingerbread. Click here to search for departures, or take advantage of the special offers below.

Get up to 50% off sailings with Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours. Book by September 16.

Save 50% on trips with Uniworld Boutique River Cruises. Book by September 30.

Save up to $1,500 per couple off the cruise price of Avalon cruises. Plus, get air rates starting at $599 per person from select gateways. Book by September 30.

Save up to $1,400 per couple on Viking river cruises, plus receive greatly reduced airfare from select gateways. Book by September 30.

Save 20% off the cruise price of AmaWaterways departures. Book by September 30.

You also can check out the holiday sailings of American Queen Voyages, which operates modern paddle wheelers on the Mississippi River and other U.S. waterways. Enjoy holiday performances, special galas, bonfires on the levee and beautiful Christmas decorations on these festive departures.

If you're thinking of taking a river cruise and traveling solo, you probably already know that operators often charge an extra fee -- called a single supplement -- for an individual booking a cabin intended for two.

The good news? Vacations To Go has found low or no single supplements on a variety of river cruise departures, and these great solo deals are listed on our site. Click here to see our Singles Travel Discounts now.