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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.
- Globus: Save up to 5%. Expires May 15. Click here.
- Trafalgar: Save up to 13% on guided tours. Expires August 14. Click here.
- Insight: Save up to 11%. Expires August 14. Click here.
- Trafalgar: Early Booking Discounts! Save up to 32% on 2027 river cruises. Expires August 3. Click here.
- Trafalgar: Air Deals! Save $300 per couple off airfare from U.S. gateways when you book your flights with Trafalgar. Expires August 31. Click here.
- ACL: Save up to 19%. Expires August 2. Click here.
- A & K: Worldwide Sale! Save up to 5%. Click here.
- Intrepid: Save up to 26%. Click here.
- Riviera: Special Offer! Save up to 69%. Expires August 5. Click here.
- Avalon: Save up to 40% on a wide range of 2026 and 2027 departures. Expires August 14. Click here.
- A+R: Save up to 8%. Click here.
- Scenic: Special Offer! Save up to 77%. Expires August 3. Click here.
- Emerald: Special Offer! Save up to 82%. Expires August 3. Click here.
- Trafalgar: Receive a free onboard credit of 500 euros per couple on 2026 river cruises. Click here.
- Scenic: Pay no single supplement on select cruises. Click here.
- ACL: Receive a free $150 per couple onboard credit. Click here.
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AmaWaterways: Receive a $300 per couple onboard credit
on select cruises.
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- Lindblad: Save up to 35% off river cruises. Click here.
- Lux Gold: Save with reduced rates on a wide selection of itineraries. Prices shown reflect the discount. Click here.
- CroisiEurope: Save up to 58% off select departures. Expires August 31. Click here.
- Gate 1: August Special! Save up to 13%. Expires August 21. Click here.
- Uniworld: Complimentary Land Offer! Regular rates for 2027 cruise and land packages have been reduced to match cruise-only pricing. Expires August 31. Click here.
- Emerald: Pay no single supplement on select cruises. 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.
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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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- 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.
- 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.
Below is a complete list of ships that sail the world's rivers and canals. Click any ship name for details.