Below are several brand-new river cruise itineraries that will be making their debut next year. For departure dates, rates and day-to-day sightseeing details, click the links below.
AmaWaterways
City Escape: The Rhine (8 days) -- Discover picturesque canals in Amsterdam, admire Cologne's magnificent cathedral and visit charming destinations along the Rhine with more time to experience local culture at your own pace.
Grand Seine & Dutch Impressions (15 days) -- Visit Monet's gardens and Normandy's D-Day sites, explore medieval Ghent and Antwerp and see the renowned windmills of the Netherlands.
Click here to see all new itineraries from AmaWaterways.
American Cruise Lines
Grand Columbia & Snake Rivers (16 days) -- Sail round trip from Portland on an in-depth exploration of the Columbia and Snake rivers. Travel west to Astoria near the mouth of the Columbia before heading east through the Columbia River Gorge and on to spectacular Hells Canyon.
Avalon Waterways
Active & Discovery on the Seine & Rhone (15 days) -- Bike through Paris, kayak in Vernon, hike Lyon's hidden passageways, take a French cooking class or try a Van Gogh-inspired painting workshop in Arles.
Essential Britain & Ireland with Romantic Rhine (17 days) -- Explore highlights of Britain and Ireland before cruising the Rhine from Amsterdam to Basel.
Click here to see all new itineraries from Avalon.
Celebrity Cruises
Budapest & Vienna (8 days) -- Visit Budapest, Bratislava, Vienna and towns along Austria's Wachau Valley before continuing toward Passau and Vilshofen.
Danube Christmas Markets (8 days) -- Celebrate the holidays on a sailing between Nuremberg and Budapest, with visits to festive markets in cities such as Regensburg, Vienna and Budapest.
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CroisiEurope
Along the Amazon & the Rio Negro (11 days) -- Sail from Manaus along the Rio Negro and Amazon. Witness the famous Meeting of the Waters, explore Lake Janauaca and look for wildlife such as monkeys, caimans and pink river dolphins.
The Majestic Danube, the Authentic Sava & Lake Balaton (10 days) -- Cruise through Hungary, Croatia and Serbia along the Danube and Sava rivers, with visits to Budapest, Belgrade and Lake Balaton.
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Emerald Cruises & Tours
Sensations of the Seine & Normandy (8 days) -- Sail round trip from Paris to visit Monet's home and gardens at Giverny, tour the D-Day landing sites, sample oysters in Honfleur and hike to Chateau Gaillard.
Douro Highlights (11 days) -- Taste wines at Douro Valley estates, kayak the Pinhao River, explore Salamanca's historic center and spend three nights discovering Lisbon.
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Gate 1 Travel
Moselle & Southern Rhine River Cruise (9 days) -- Cruise past vineyard-covered hills and storybook towns along the Moselle before exploring Rhine highlights such as Koblenz, Heidelberg and Colmar.
Moselle & Northern Rhine River Cruise (9 days) -- Explore Trier's ancient Roman landmarks, discover historic Koblenz at the meeting of the Rhine and Moselle and continue north to the canals and lively neighborhoods of Amsterdam.
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Riviera Travel
Spring in the Netherlands: Amsterdam & the Tulips (5 days) -- Walk among millions of colorful blooms at Keukenhof, see the windmills and traditional houses of Zaanse Schans and take a guided walk through Amsterdam's historic center.
Vietnam, Cambodia & Mekong River Cruise (14 days) -- Explore the Cu Chi tunnels, travel by sampan to traditional Mekong villages, tour Phnom Penh by tuk-tuk and discover the spectacular temples of Angkor.
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Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours
Tastes of the Rhone -- A Culinary Cruise (8 days) -- Sample truffles and regional wines, explore Lyon's famous food market, attend a cooking demonstration at Georges Blanc and enjoy a special dinner curated by a Michelin-starred chef.
Golden Triangle & Luxury Lower Ganges River Cruise (17 days) -- See the Taj Mahal, explore Jaipur's palaces and colorful markets and cruise the Lower Ganges to visit temples, historic towns and riverside communities.
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Tauck
Essence of the Danube (6 days) -- This journey features sightseeing in Bratislava and Vienna, wine tasting in Durnstein and an exclusive gala dinner with live entertainment at Vienna's Palais Pallavicini.
Porto Prelude: Cruising the Douro (10 days) -- Visit Porto, sample Port wines, hike through vineyard country and discover prehistoric rock art during a cruise through the Douro Valley.
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Trafalgar
Best of the Seine with Paris & Normandy (8 days) -- Enjoy a farm-to-table lunch at a Normandy cider farm, explore Rouen's medieval streets and visit Chateau de La Roche-Guyon and Chateau de Malmaison.
Danube Christmas Markets & Prague (10 days) -- Browse festive markets in Budapest, Bratislava and Vienna before capping off your Danube cruise with a stay in Prague.
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises
Scenic Rhine, Paris & the Swiss Alps (12 days) -- This itinerary pairs stays in Paris and Zurich with a river journey through Germany. Sample regional wines and cheeses, explore Roman history in Trier, hike through vineyards in Rudesheim and bike alongside the Rhine.
Paris, Prague & Germany's Hidden Gems (12 days) -- See Paris and Prague, tour Heidelberg Castle, sample wines in Cochem, taste freshly baked German pretzels and canoe through a scenic nature reserve.
Click here to see all new itineraries from Uniworld.
Viking
Mississippi & Ohio River Explorer (8 days) -- Discover Memphis' musical heritage, Paducah's colorful arts scene and Louisville's bourbon traditions.
Wonders of India (15 days) -- See the Taj Mahal and Jaipur's Palace of the Winds, search for one-horned rhinos in Kaziranga National Park and visit traditional villages while cruising the Brahmaputra River.
Click here to see all new itineraries from Viking.