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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!
- AmaWaterways: Save up to 33%. Click here.
- Uniworld: Save up to 41%. Expires March 31. Click here.
- ACL: Save up to 20%. Expires March 30. Click here.
- Collette: Save up to 8%. Expires March 31. Click here.
- AmaWaterways: Save up to 26% off holiday cruises in select cabin categories. Plus, receive a FREE one-category stateroom upgrade in certain cabin categories and a $100 per stateroom onboard credit. Expires March 31. Click here.
- AmaWaterways: Save up to 24% off summer sailings. Plus, receive a FREE one-category stateroom upgrade in certain cabin categories and a $50 per stateroom onboard credit. Expires March 31. Click here.
- Trafalgar: Save up to 19%. Expires March 31. Click here.
- Insight: Save up to 19%. Expires March 31. Click here.
- Costsaver: Save up to 12%. Expires March 31. Click here.
- Avalon: March Sale! Save up to 43%. Expires March 31. Click here.
- Intrepid: Save up to 21%. Expires March 31. Click here.
- AmaWaterways: Save up to 32% off Nile River cruises. Plus, receive free prepaid gratutiies on the cruise portion. Expires March 31. Click here.
- Globus: Save up to 6%. Expires March 31. Click here.
- Riviera: Save up to 55%. Expires March 31. Click here.
- A+R: Save up to 5%. Click here.
- Viking: 2025 Flash Sale! Save with reduced cruise fares and special air offers. Prices shown reflect the cruise discounts. Also, receive a free Silver Spirits beverage package. Expires March 31. Click here.
- Scenic: Save up to 83%. Expires March 31. Click here.
- Emerald: Save up to 80%. Expires March 31. Click here.
- Riviera: Receive 100 euro per cabin in free onboard credit. Expires March 31. Click here.
- CroisiEurope: Save up to 40%. Expires March 31. Click here.
- CroisiEurope: 2026 Early Booking Offer! Save up to 20%. Expires March 31. Click here.
- AmaWaterways: AirPlus Offer! Save with special air rates from select gateways on Europe cruises. Expires March 31. Click here.
- ACL: Receive a free $150 per couple onboard credit. Click here.
- Viking: 2025 Bonus Savings! Enjoy extra cruise savings and special air offers. Prices shown reflect the cruise discounts. Also, book with a reduced deposit of only $25 per person. Expires March 31. Click here.
- Viking: The Great River Sale! Save with newly reduced cruise fares and special air offers. Prices shown reflect the cruise discounts. Plus, receive a free stateroom upgrade in certain cabin categories and book with a reduced deposit of only $25 per person. Expires March 31. Click here.
- ACL: Receive free shore excursions. 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.
- G Adventure: Save up to 0%. Expires March 31. Click here.
- Viking: Spring Sale! Save with reduced cruise fares and special air offers. Prices shown reflect the cruise discounts. Plus, book with a reduced deposit of only $25 per person. Expires March 31. Click here.
- Contiki: Save up to 22%. Expires March 31. Click here.
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Avalon: Receive a FREE pre-cruise tour package in Paris
on select Bordeaux cruises. Expires March 31.
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- Gate 1: Save up to 12% off tours. Expires March 31. Click here.
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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.
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- Disney: Travelers ages 11 and under receive discounted rates on river cruises. 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.
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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 .
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- 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 and Avalon Waterways. Click here.
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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 .
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- Disney: Travelers ages 11 and under receive discounted rates on tours. Click here.
Offers are subject to change without notice by the operator until a payment has been made.
Below is a complete list of ships that sail the world's rivers and canals. Click any ship name for details.