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River Cruises
River cruises are similar to guided tours in that the itineraries are prearranged and your accommodations, meals, transportation and sightseeing are included for one attractive price. However, instead of traveling via motorcoach between stops and staying in hotels, you'll cruise on a well-appointed ship that docks in towns along major waterways. Note that some trips also feature hotel stays before or after the cruise.
On board, you’ll unpack only once, as your stateroom will be your home for the duration of the cruise. When traveling from each place to the next, enjoy magnificent views from the ship and take advantage of the vessel’s modern amenities. When you disembark, you’ll have convenient access to all the must-see attractions. Plus, a professional tour or cruise director will be on hand to help make your experience enriching and worry-free.
While river cruises are highly inclusive in general, the number and quality of included features vary based on the rating that we provide for each vacation listed on this site.
Limited-Time Offers on River Cruises!
- Collette: Save up to $600 per couple off tours. Expires January 31. Click here.
- AQV: Save up to $2,000 per couple on river cruises in certain cabin categories. Click here.
- Globus: Save $500 per couple off trips in Asia, Africa, Australia & New Zealand. Click here.
- Viking: Fly for free from select gateways, plus save up to $2,400 per couple off the cruise price of select departures. Also, receive a free Silver Spirits beverage package. Expires January 31. Click here.
- Uniworld: Save up to $10,000 per couple off select 2022 departures. Click here.
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A+R: Save $1,000 per couple
off all trips.
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- Avalon: Save up to $2,800 per couple off the cruise price, plus get air rates starting at $399 per person from select gateways on Europe sailings. Click here.
- Viking: Fly for free from select gateways plus save up to $1,000 per couple off select river cruises. Expires January 31. Click here.
- Viking: Enjoy greatly reduced airfare from select gateways, plus save up to $1,000 per couple off Mississippi River cruises in certain cabin categories. Expires January 31. Click here.
- AmaWaterways: Save up to $2,500 per couple off 2022 river cruises. Click here.
- AmaWaterways: Save up to $3,000 per couple off select 2023 river cruises. Click here.
- Viking: Fly from $899 to 1,099 per person from select gateways, plus save $1,000 per couple off Oberammergau cruises. Expires January 31. Click here.
- Uniworld: Save 10% off 2023 river cruises. Click here.
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Emerald: Save up to $3,950 per couple on 2022 river cruises. Expires January 31.
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- Viking: Enjoy greatly reduced airfare from select gateways on Viking sailings, plus save up to $1,000 per couple off the cruise price. Expires January 31. Click here.
- Avalon: Save up to $1,500 per couple off cruises. Click here.
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Riviera: Get special reduced rates offering savings of up to $3,000 per couple in certain cabin categories. Prices shown reflect discount. Plus, receive a free drinks package . Expires January 31.
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- ACL: Save up to $2,000 per couple off select cruises. Click here.
- Crystal: 2 for 1! Companion cruises for free on Europe river cruises. Click here.
- Scenic: Fly for free from select gateways or save up to $3,000 per couple off cruises. Plus, receive up to an additional $650 per couple discount. Expires January 31. Click here.
- Avalon: Save $500 per couple off Egypt cruises. Click here.
- Avalon: Save $2,000 per couple off Asia cruises. Click here.
- Avalon: Save up to $1,500 per couple off South America cruises. Click here.
- Scenic: Fly from $395 per person from select gateways or save up to $0 per couple on select departures. Plus, receive up to an additional $650 per couple discount. Expires January 31. Click here.
- Gate 1: Reduced airfare from select gateways is included in the price of certain tours. Click here.
- Crystal: Receive up to a $400 per couple onboard credit on sailings. This offer is combinable with select promotions. Click here.
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Lux Gold: Club Bon Voyage Discount! Past guests of Luxury Gold save an additional 5% off select vacations.
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Globus: Pay no single supplement on Escapes vacations.
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Avalon: Pay no single supplement in certain cabin categories on the cruise portion of select river cruises.
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AmaWaterways: Save 25% off the single supplement on cruises in certain cabin categories.
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- Riviera: Single supplement waived in all cabin categories on special sailings dedicated to solo travelers. Click here.
- Disney: Travelers ages 11 and under save up to $520 per person off river cruises. Click here.
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Tauck: Receive a free onboard credit of up to 300 euros on river cruises in select cabin categories .
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Viking: Flash sale! Sail from $1,999 to $3,999 per person in select categories on select Viking cruises, plus receive free or greatly reduced airfare on select gateways. Expires January 24.
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- ACL: Receive free premium shore excusions (valued at roughly $600 to $800 per couple) on select Mississippi River cruises. Expires January 31. Click here.
- Viking: First-time Viking guests receive a $400 per couple shipboard credit. This is combinable with other offers. Expires January 31. Click here.
- A+R: Save $200 per person when you book a group of six or more people on the same trip. Other savings amounts are available for groups of three or more. Click here.
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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 Waterways .
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- Emerald: Past guests who refer a new traveler to Emerald Cruises earn a $100 per person travel credit. Each new guest also receives a $100 per person travel credit to use toward their cruise. Click here.
- Emerald: Travel with Emerald Cruises and receive a Welcome Back Credit of $200 to $250 per person after your trip. The credit can be applied toward a subsequent cruise with Emerald. Click here.
- Globus: Travel with Globus 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 Globus or its sister brands Cosmos, Avalon Waterways and Monograms. Click here.
- Monograms: Travel with Monograms 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 Monograms or its sister brands Globus, Avalon Waterways and Cosmos. Click here.
- Scenic: Refer a new traveler to Scenic and earn a $200 to $300 per person travel credit. Each new guest also receives a $100 to $150 per person travel credit to use toward their cruise. Click here.
- Scenic: Travel with Scenic and receive a Welcome Back Credit of $200 to $300 per person after your trip. The credit can be applied toward a subsequent cruise with Scenic. Click here.
- Uniworld: Single supplement is waived or reduced on select departures in certain cabin categories. Expires January 31. Click here.
- Tauck: Young travelers receive $100 to $500 per person off family departures. Click here.
- Disney: Travelers ages 11 and under save up to $580 per person off tours. Click here.
Below is a complete list of ships that sail the world's rivers and canals. Click any ship name for details.