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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!
- Globus: Save up to 17%. Expires July 18. Click here.
- Trafalgar: Save up to 29%. Expires July 25. Click here.
- Insight: Save up to 20%. Expires July 25. Click here.
- Collette: Save up to 5%. Expires July 31. Click here.
- AmaWaterways: Save up to 29%. Plus, receive a FREE one-category stateroom upgrade in certain cabin categories and a $100 per stateroom onboard credit. Click here.
- Viking: Flash Sale! Save with reduced cruise fares and special air offers. Prices shown reflect the cruise discounts. Plus, receive a free stateroom upgrade and a free beverage package. Expires July 20. Click here.
- Uniworld: Save up to 51%. Expires July 25. Click here.
- AmaWaterways: Save up to 27%. Expires July 25. Click here.
- ACL: Save up to 29%. Expires July 20. Click here.
- Avalon: July Sale! Save up to 42%. Expires August 1. Click here.
- Riviera: Save up to 72%. Expires July 18. Click here.
- Intrepid: Save up to 31%. Expires July 22. Click here.
- Costsaver: Save up to 12%. Expires July 25. Click here.
- African Tvl: Save up to 3%. Expires July 31. Click here.
- A+R: Save up to 5%. Click here.
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Viking: Your Choice Sale! Save with reduced cruise fares and special air offers. Prices shown reflect the cruise discounts. Plus, choose between a free Silver Spirits beverage package and free prepaid gratuities OR a free shipboard credit of up to $1,000 per couple
. Also, book with a reduced deposit of only $25 per person. Expires July 31.
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- Scenic: Summer Black Friday Sale! Save up to 79%. Expires August 3. Click here.
- Emerald: Save up to 80%. Expires August 3. Click here.
- Viking: Save on new cruises in Asia and Egypt with newly reduced cruise fares and special air offers. Prices shown reflect the cruise discounts. Also, book with a reduced deposit of only $25 per person. Expires July 31. Click here.
- CroisiEurope: Save up to 40% off select departures. Expires July 31. 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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- Viking: 2025 End of Season 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 free prepaid gratuities. Expires July 31. Click here.
- Uniworld: Pay no single supplement on select departures. Expires July 31. Click here.
- Lindblad: Save up to 35% off river cruises. Expires July 31. Click here.
- Riviera: Get up to $1,500 per couple in travel credit on 2026 trips. Travel credit can be used for airfare, transfers or pre- and post-cruise hotel stays. Expires July 31. Click here.
- Lindblad: Save 60% off the deposit required to book 2026 trips. Expires August 1. Click here.
- Emerald: Upgrade Offer! Get a special reduced rate on an upgrade to a balcony cabin. Expires August 3. Click here.
- ACL: Receive free shore excursions. 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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- 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 51%. Expires July 31. Click here.
- Gate 1: Save up to 16% off tours. Expires July 31. Click here.
- Contiki: Save up to 27%. Expires July 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.