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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!
- Trafalgar: Save up to 15% off trips. Prices shown reflect discount. Expires March 31. Click here.
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Trafalgar: Save $200 per couple
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- Insight: Save up to 15% off trips. Prices shown reflect discount. Expires March 31. Click here.
- AQV: Save up to $3,100 per couple on river cruises in certain cabin categories. Plus, receive $300 per cabin in onboard credit. Expires March 31. Click here.
- Uniworld: Flash Sale! Get greatly reduced rates on select 2023 sailings. Prices shown reflect discount. Expires March 31. Click here.
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Insight: Save $200 per couple off trips. Prices shown reflect discount. Expires March 31.
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- Lux Gold: Save $200 per couple off trips. Prices shown reflect discount. Expires March 31. Click here.
- Gate 1: Save $1,300 per couple off Douro River cruises. Prices shown reflect discount. Expires March 31. Click here.
- A+R: Save $1,000 per couple off all trips. Click here.
- AQV: Save 5% off 2024 cruises in select stateroom categories. Click here.
- Avalon: Save up to $2,400 per couple off the cruise price of Europe sailings. Prices shown reflect discount. Plus, get air rates starting at $599 per person from select gateways. Click here.
- CroisiEurope: Save up to 50% off select cruises. Prices shown reflect discount. Expires March 31. Click here.
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ACL: Fly for free from select gateways on certain river cruises. Expires March 25.
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- Emerald: Save up to $3,250 per couple on 2023 river cruises. Prices shown reflect discount. Enjoy additional savings in certain cabin categories, for a total savings of up to $3,650 per couple. Plus, enjoy a 50% reduced deposit. Expires March 31. Click here.
- AmaWaterways: Save 5% off the cruise price of 2024 sailings when you book a balcony or suite. Expires March 31. Click here.
- ACL: Save up to $2,000 per couple off select cruises. Prices shown reflect discount. Click here.
- ACL: Receive free onboard credits of $100 per cabin on sailings. Click here.
- AmaWaterways: Save up to $3,000 per couple off select 2023 river cruises. Prices shown reflect discount. Click here.
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AmaWaterways: Receive a free pre- or post-cruise hotel package on select river cruises. Expires March 31.
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- Viking: Fly for free from select gateways, plus get reduced cruise fares on sailings. Prices shown reflect the cruise discounts. Expires March 31. Click here.
- Collette: Save up to $400 per couple off tours. Prices shown reflect discount. Expires March 31. Click here.
- AmaWaterways: Save up to $2,000 per couple off 2024 holiday cruises. Prices shown reflect discount. Plus, receive a FREE one-category stateroom upgrade and a $100 per stateroom onboard credit. Expires March 31. Click here.
- Avalon: Save up to $2,000 per couple off cruises. Prices shown reflect discount. Click here.
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Riviera: Get special reduced rates offering savings of up to $5,500 per couple in certain cabin categories. Prices shown reflect discount. Plus, receive a free drinks package . Expires March 31.
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- CroisiEurope: Save 50% off select Canal Barge cruises. Prices shown reflect discount. Click here.
- Uniworld: Save 10% off 2024 river cruises. Prices shown reflect discount. Expires March 31. Click here.
- ACL: Receive one free hotel night before your cruise, plus transfers to your ship on the day of departure. Click here.
- Gate 1: Reduced airfare from select gateways is included in the price of certain tours. Click here.
- Collette: Last-Minute Deals! Save up to $1,500 per couple off tours. Prices shown reflect discount. Click here.
- ACL: Receive free shore excursions on select 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. Prices shown reflect discount.
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Globus: Pay no single supplement on Escapes vacations. Expires March 31.
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- Riviera: Single supplement waived in all cabin categories on special sailings dedicated to solo travelers. Click here.
- Scenic: Save up to $4,150 per couple off 2023 Mekong cruises. Prices shown reflect discount. Save an additional 10% when you book at least six months prior to departure. Plus, enjoy a 50% reduced deposit. Expires March 31. Click here.
- Scenic: Save up to $3,650 per couple off 2023 Europe cruises. Prices shown reflect discount. Enjoy additional savings in certain cabin categories, for a total savings of up to $4,150 per couple. Plus, enjoy a 50% reduced deposit. Expires March 31. Click here.
- Riviera: Receive a 500 euro onboard credit per couple on select Douro cruises. This is combinable with other offers. Expires March 31. Click here.
- Viking: Fly for free from select gateways, plus get reduced cruise fares on select sailings. Prices shown reflect the cruise discounts. Also, receive a free Silver Spirits beverage package. Expires March 31. Click here.
- Riviera: Save 10% off 2024 river cruises in certain cabin categories. Click here.
- Scenic: Save up to $3,650 per couple off Mekong cruises. Prices shown reflect discount. Save an additional 10% when you book at least six months prior to departure. Expires March 31. Click here.
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Costsaver: Save $200 per couple off trips. Prices shown reflect discount. Expires March 31.
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- Contiki: Save $200 per couple off trips. Prices shown reflect discount. Expires March 31. Click here.
- Uniworld: Enjoy waived single supplements on select departures. Expires March 31. Click here.
- Avalon: Fly for free from select gateways, plus save $500 per couple off the cruise price of Europe sailings. Prices shown reflect the cruise discount. Click here.
- Disney: Travelers ages 11 and under save up to $500 per person off river cruises. Click here.
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Tauck: Receive a free onboard credit of up to 200 euros on river cruises in select cabin categories .
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- Scenic: Save up to $3,150 per couple off cruises. Prices shown reflect discount. Enjoy additional savings in certain cabin categories, for a total savings of up to $3,650 per couple. Expires March 31. Click here.
- Emerald: Save up to $2,750 per couple on river cruises. Prices shown reflect discount. Enjoy additional savings in certain cabin categories, for a total savings of up to $3,150 per couple. Expires March 31. Click here.
- Viking: Enjoy special discounted rates on cruises. Prices shown reflect the discount. Plus enjoy greatly reduced airfare from select gateways. Expires March 31. Click here.
- Viking: Enjoy discounted cruise fares on 2024 river cruises in certain cabin categories! Plus, enjoy greatly reduced airfare from select gateways. Expires March 31. Click here.
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AmaWaterways: Receive a free cabin upgrade and free prepaid gratuities when you book a balcony stateroom. Enjoy additional perks when you book a suite . Expires March 31.
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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: 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.
- 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.
- G Adventure: Save up to 30% off last-minute deals. Prices shown reflect discount. Click here.
- Tauck: Young travelers receive up 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.