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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!
- Viking: Fly for free from select gateways, plus save $1,000 per couple off the cruise price of select Romantic Danube departures. Also, receive a free Silver Spirits beverage package. Expires October 18. Click here.
- Avalon: Save up to $1,500 per couple off 2021 Europe sailings. Expires November 1. Click here.
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Uniworld: Save up to $6,000 per couple off cruise and rail itineraries
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Avalon: Fly for free from select gateways , plus save up to $1,000 per couple off 2023 Europe cruises. Expires November 1.
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- Scenic: Save up to $2,700 per couple on select 2021 Europe river cruises. Expires October 31. Click here.
- Emerald: Save up to $2,250 per couple off 2021 river cruises. Expires October 31. Click here.
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Riviera: Get special reduced rates offering savings of up to $2,500 per couple in certain cabin categories. Prices shown reflect discount. Plus, receive a free drinks package . Expires October 31.
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- AmaWaterways: Save up to $2,000 per couple off select 2021 river cruises. Expires October 31. Click here.
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Uniworld: Save up to an additional $10,000 per couple off select 2022 departures. Expires October 31.
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- Avalon: Save up to $1,500 per couple off 2023 Europe cruises. Click here.
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Emerald: Save up to $2,650 per couple on 2022 Asia river cruises. Plus, receive up to an additional 15% discount in select cabin categories. Expires October 31.
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- AQV: Save up to $2,000 per couple off 2022 river cruises. Expires October 31. Click here.
- Viking: Fly for free from select gateways plus save up to $1,000 per couple off select river cruises. Expires October 31. Click here.
- CroisiEurope: Companion saves 45% off select river cruises. Click here.
- AQV: Save up to $2,000 per couple on 2023 river cruises. Expires October 31. Click here.
- Viking: Fly from $399 to $1,199 per person from select gateways, plus save up to $1,000 per couple off Viking river cruises. Expires October 31. Click here.
- Avalon: Fly for free from select gateways on Europe river cruises. Expires November 1. Click here.
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A+R: Save $1,000 per couple off all trips.
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- ACL: Save up to $2,000 per couple off select cruises. Click here.
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Avalon: Fly for free from select gateways , plus save up to $1,000 per couple off 2022 Europe cruises. Expires November 1.
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Collette: Save $700 per couple off Oberammergau trips.
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Insight: Vacations To Go customers save an additional $200 per couple off trips. Expires October 31.
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- Crystal: 2 for 1! Companion cruises for free on Europe river cruises. Click here.
- Globus: Save $200 per couple off Globus Escapes trips. Expires October 31. Click here.
- CroisiEurope: Save 5% off 2022 cruises. Click here.
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Lux Gold: Vacations to Go customers save an additional $300 per couple off vacations. Expires October 31.
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Uniworld: Save 10% off 2022 vacations . Expires October 31.
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- Viking: Fly from $299 per person from select gateways, plus save up to $1,000 per couple off Mississippi River cruises in certain cabin categories. Expires October 31. Click here.
- Avalon: Save $1,000 per couple off Storyteller cruises, plus enjoy special access to a meet & greet event. Expires October 31. Click here.
- Avalon: Save up to $1,500 per couple off South America cruises. Expires November 1. Click here.
- Viking: Fly from $899 to 1,099 per person from select gateways, plus save $1,000 per couple off Oberammergau cruises. Expires October 31. Click here.
- AmaWaterways: Save up to $3,000 per couple off 2022 river cruises. Expires October 31. Click here.
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AmaWaterways: Receive a free $300 per couple onboard credit on select cruises.
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- Avalon: Save $500 per couple off Egypt cruises. Expires November 1. Click here.
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Avalon: Fly for free from select gateways , plus save up to $1,000 per couple off 2021 Europe cruises. Expires November 1.
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- AmaWaterways: Receive a FREE exclusive shore excursion and a private cocktail party on select cruises. Click here.
- Crystal: Receive up to a $400 per couple onboard credit on sailings. This offer is combinable with select promotions. Click here.
- Gate 1: Reduced airfare from select gateways is included in the price of certain tours. Click here.
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Trafalgar: Very Important Traveler Discount! Past Trafalgar guests save an additional 5% off the price shown for select vacations.
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Insight: Club Bon Voyage Discount! Past guests of Insight save an additional 5% off select vacations.
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- Viking: Save $1,000 per couple off cruises, plus save an additional $1,000 per couple off round-trip airfare from select gateways. Expires October 31. Click here.
- Avalon: Fly for free from select gateways on 2022 & 2023 Europe river cruises. Expires November 1. Click here.
- Disney: Travelers ages 11 and under save up to $520 per person off river cruises. 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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- AmaWaterways: Save $2,000 per couple off holiday cruises, plus receive a FREE one-category stateroom upgrade and a $100 per stateroom onboard credit. Click here.
- Avalon: Save $2,000 per couple off Asia cruises. Expires November 1. Click here.
- Avalon: Save up to $1,000 per couple off Oberammergau cruises. Expires November 1. Click here.
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Costsaver: Past guests of CostSaver save an additional 5% off price shown for select trips.
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- Uniworld: Past guests of Uniworld, Trafalgar, CostSaver, Insight, Luxury Gold, African Travel, Brendan and Contiki save an additional $100 to $600 per person off trips. Click here.
- Riviera: Single supplement waived in all cabin categories on special sailings dedicated to solo travelers. Click here.
- Globus: Save $500 per couple off 2022 trips in Asia, Africa, Australia & New Zealand. Click here.
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Avalon: Pay no single supplement in certain cabin categories on the cruise portion of select river cruises. Expires November 1.
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- Avalon: Save up to $1,500 per couple off 2022 cruises. Expires November 1. Click here.
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AmaWaterways: Past passengers receive special savings on select cruises. Choose from one of the following offers: free economy air, 2-for-1 business air, savings of $2,000 per couple or reduced single supplements of 10% .
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Riviera: Pay no single supplement in certain cabin categories on all sailings.
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AmaWaterways: Save 25% off the single supplement on cruises in certain cabin categories.
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- Tauck: Single travelers receive $1,000 per person off the single supplement of select river cruises in certain cabin categories. Click here.
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Globus: Pay no single supplement on Escapes vacations.
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- Uniworld: Special savings on family cruises! Travelers ages four to 17 save 25% off the cruise price of select family sailings when accompanied by an adult. 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.
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Scenic: Save up to 30% on 2022 river cruises. Plus, receive an additional $300 per couple discount. Expires October 31.
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- U: Save 10% off 2022 cruises. Click here.
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Emerald: Save up to $2,650 per couple on 2022 Europe river cruises. Plus, receive up to an additional 15% discount in select cabin categories. Expires October 31.
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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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- ACL: Receive free shore excursions on select river cruises. 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.
- ACL: Enjoy a free open-bar cocktail hour every evening before dinner. Click here.
- ACL: Receive one free hotel night before your cruise, plus transfers to your ship on the day of departure when you book one month in advance. Click here.
- ACL: Save $400 per couple off American Cruise Lines departures when you book nine months in advance. Click here.
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AmaWaterways: Active and retired U.S. military personnel receive an additional $100 per person (up to $200 per stateroom) off any sailing.
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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.
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Monograms: Travelers ages 2 to 17 save up to 25% off the land/cruise price.
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- 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.
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Viking: Refer a new traveler to Viking River Cruises and earn a $100 per person travel credit for each new guest you refer. Each new guest also receives a $100 per person travel credit to use toward their next Viking cruise.
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Below is a complete list of ships that sail the world's rivers and canals. Click any ship name for details.