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Rhine River

Rhine River sailings are among the most popular river cruises in Europe. Some itineraries focus solely on the Rhine, while others include additional waterways in Germany, Austria, Hungary or the Netherlands.

Many sailings start or end in Amsterdam at the northern end of the river. It's a city of narrow gabled homes and winding canals, and home to sites like Anne Frank's house and a Van Gogh museum. Basel, Switzerland, is often the southern terminus of Rhine sailings, and it boasts an ornate town hall and some very fine art museums.

The Middle Rhine is often thought to be the most scenic part of the river. This is where ships pass Lorelei Rock, where legend says an irresistible siren once lured sailors to their deaths. In Cologne, see the soaring twin steeples of the Gothic cathedral, and in Rudesheim, walk along the pedestrian-only Drosselgasse, lined with restaurants, shops and wine gardens. Passengers also travel to Heidelberg, one of Europe's best-preserved medieval cities and home to a Gothic castle and centuries-old university.

Late November and December sailings, known as Christmas market cruises, are quite popular. Passengers spend time browsing the festive outdoor markets that sell handcrafted toys and ornaments, mulled wine, grilled sausages and gingerbread.

Sightseeing guides show you the top attractions and share their knowledge of the local history and culture. Plus, these trips are easy to budget, because so much is included in one price that you pay up front.

Limited-Time Offers on Rhine River Cruises!
  • Emerald: Save up to 78%. Expires July 6. Click here.
  • Scenic: Save up to 78%. Expires July 6. Click here.
  • Riviera: Save up to 72%. Expires July 11. 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 39%. 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 22%. Expires July 11. Click here.
  • CroisiEurope: Save up to 25% off select departures. Expires July 31. Click here.
  • AmaWaterways: Receive a $300 per couple onboard credit on select 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.

 
Offers are subject to change without notice by the operator until a payment has been made.
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