10 Best-Selling River Cruises

Below are 10 of our best-selling river cruise itineraries, listed below in no particular order.

On these vacations, you'll glide along scenic and historic waterways on a comfortable ship, enjoying river-view staterooms, superb dining and personalized service. Daily excursions ashore and onboard entertainment and enrichment activities are generally included in the upfront rate.

To see departure dates and rates on these popular trips, click the links below.

Gems of the Danube, 8 days with Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours -- Guests can choose from a variety of included excursions on this itinerary. In Vienna, tour opulent Schonbrunn Palace or enjoy a cycling excursion to Danube Island. In Melk, visit the 900-year-old Benedictine Abbey or sample wines and regional delicacies.

Rhine Getaway, 8 days with Viking -- On a route between Amsterdam and Basel, you'll see the historic town of Speyer with its imposing cathedral, the Alsatian city of Strasbourg and Rudesheim's Drosselgasse, a cobblestone lane home to taverns, shops and restaurants.

Grand European Tour, 15 days with Viking -- See the sights along the Rhine, Main and Danube rivers on a panoramic sailing between Amsterdam and Budapest. Guided tours reveal the history and culture of Vienna, Regensburg, Cologne and other cities.

Jewels of the Rhine, 8 days with Emerald Cruises & Tours -- Highlights on this itinerary include a canal cruise in Amsterdam, a guided bike tour of Breisach and a private evening concert on the Rhine.

Melodies of the Danube, 8 days with AmaWaterways -- This trip starts in Budapest, where you'll take in the views from the Fisherman's Bastion. See St. Stephen's Cathedral in Vienna and enjoy a hike up to Bratislava Castle in Slovakia.

Paris & Normandy, 8 days with Uniworld Boutique River Cruises -- Cruise the Seine River round trip from Paris. Featured attractions include the majestic palace of Versailles, Claude Monet's home and gardens in Giverny and World War II landmarks in Normandy.

Bonjour Bordeaux: Chateaux, Wineries & Charming Villages, 8 days with Avalon Waterways -- Sail the delightful Dordogne and Garonne rivers and discover storybook villages, grand chateaux and enchanting wineries in southwest France.

The Douro, Porto & Salamanca River Cruise, 8 days with Riviera Travel -- In the Portugal region famed for its fortified wines, guests participate in tastings at quintas (traditional wine estates). You'll also travel to the Spanish university town of Salamanca.

Columbia & Snake Rivers, 9 days with American Cruise Lines -- Discover the Pacific Northwest's rugged beauty along the Columbia River Gorge and visit Mount St. Helens and sites associated with explorers Lewis and Clark.

Lower Mississippi River Cruise, 9 days with American Cruise Lines -- Travelers cruise the lower Mississippi River between Memphis and New Orleans, learning about Vicksburg's role in the Civil War and visiting the grand estates of Houmas House and Oak Alley.