River Cruises
Travelling on a river cruise is an amazing experience. The only similarity to that of its ocean counterpart is that you’re floating on water, nearly everything else is different.
Naturally, the vessels are smaller, you’re not going to get thousands of people on a river cruise, and you’re more likely to have around 200 people onboard, although there are some which are smaller. The very nature of travelling down rivers, is you are going to see amazing scenery from your cabin, no matter where you are – its a great way of watching the world go by!
They are also really convenient, as many of the rivers you can sail on will mean you’re able to disembark in the centre of the town or city – and explore on your own without the need of a transfer (although some like the Douro bus trips are advised), so you don’t have to take expensive excursions.
The river cruise ships are compact, they need to be to get under bridges, but they will have at least a restaurant, bar, and a top deck often with a hot tub or small swimming pool. If on the middle or top deck, many cabins will also have a balcony or juliet balcony, with only the bottom deck having small windows.
We work with the majority of river cruise lines – from those which are more simple and informal, to those which are the height of luxury. There really is something for everyone!
Our Favourite River Cruises
Our River Cruise Partners
APT
APT River Cruises combine luxury, personal service and immersive experiences, with stylish ships offering spacious suites, multiple dining venues and panoramic views. Cruises explore the Rhine, Main, Danube and Douro, alongside longer-haul rivers including the Mekong, Ganges and Amazon. The details matter: transfers, gratuities, port charges and drinks are included, as are carefully chosen excursions and APT’s Freedom of Choice experiences. Guests can also enjoy exclusive experiences, from private concerts to visits to historic homes, creating a more personal way to discover each destination.
Scenic
Scenic offers 5-star ultra-luxury river cruising, with smaller Space-Ships carrying up to around 163 guests. Every suite has butler service, while fares include premium drinks throughout the day, dining, Wi-Fi, gratuities, a daily restocked mini-bar and airport transfers. Cruises explore Europe and South-East Asia, with included Scenic Freechoice excursions and exclusive Scenic Enrich experiences, from private concerts to cultural encounters. Spacious suites, e-bikes and a choice of up to five dining experiences add to the relaxed, highly personalised experience.
Viking
Viking River Cruises combines Scandinavian-style ships, relaxed elegance and destination-focused travel. Its award-winning Longships carry around 190 guests, with river-view staterooms, many featuring balconies. Fares include meals, wine and beer with lunch and dinner, Wi-Fi, gratuities, port charges and an included shore excursion in every port. Cruises explore Europe’s great rivers, plus the Mekong, Nile and Mississippi, with enriching lectures, local experiences and UNESCO sites adding depth to the journey.
Riviera Travel
Riviera Travel offers five-star river cruising with a strong emphasis on value, comfort and carefully crafted itineraries. Its ships feature spacious cabins, full-board dining and a relaxed atmosphere, while European cruises explore the Danube, Rhine, Rhône, Douro, Seine and more. Included experiences bring destinations to life through expert-led tours, while drinks packages are available on European sailings. There are also dedicated solo cruises, themed itineraries and cruise-and-tour combinations, making Riviera a particularly flexible choice for exploring Europe by river.
AMA Waterways
AmaWaterways combines small-ship cruising with a relaxed, sociable style, with most European ships carrying fewer than 200 guests. Many staterooms feature twin balconies, while facilities include pools, fitness areas, bicycles and multiple dining venues. Fares include all meals, wine and beer with lunch and dinner, Wi-Fi and guided excursions in every port. Cruises span the Rhine, Danube, Rhône, Seine and Douro, as well as the Mekong, Nile and Magdalena, with wine tastings, cycling, cooking and other immersive experiences adding to the journey.
Uniworld
Uniworld offers boutique, ultra-luxury river cruising, with each ship individually designed as a floating boutique hotel. Ships typically carry around 110–160 guests, with distinctive interiors inspired by the destinations they visit. The experience is highly inclusive, covering gourmet dining, unlimited premium drinks, Wi-Fi, gratuities and a choice of excursions, with butler service available in suites. There’s also 24-hour room service, bicycles and wellness classes. European itineraries include the Rhine, Danube, Rhône, Seine and Douro, alongside extraordinary journeys on the Nile, Ganges, Mekong and Amazon.
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