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River Cruises

A river cruise is similar to a tour in that the itinerary is prearranged and your accommodations, meals, transportation and guided sightseeing are included for one attractive price. However, instead of traveling via motorcoach between cities and staying in hotels, you'll cruise on a well-appointed ship that docks in towns along the waterways traveled.

You’ll unpack only once, as your stateroom will be your home for the duration of the journey. When traveling from one place to the next, enjoy magnificent views from the ship and take advantage of the vessel’s modern amenities. And 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 quality of included features varies based on the rating that we provide for each vacation listed on this site.


Limited-Time Offers on River Cruises!
  • Riviera: Save up to $1,400 per couple on cruises when you book certain cabin categories. Expires March 31. Click here.
  • Emerald: Save up to 74% on river cruises. Prices shown reflect discounts. Expires March 22. Click here.
  • Scenic: Save up to 72% on river cruises. Prices shown reflect discounts. Expires March 31. Click here.
  • AmaWaterways: Save up to 28% on river cruises. Prices shown reflect discount. Expires March 31. Click here.
  • Avalon: Fly from $599 per person from select gateways and also receive up to 17% off the cruise price of Europe sailings. Prices shown reflect discount. Expires March 31. Click here.
  • Viking: Spring Sale! Fly for free from select gateways, plus get reduced cruise fares. Prices shown reflect the cruise discounts. Also pay a reduced deposit of only $25 per person. Expires March 31. Click here.
  • CroisiEurope: Save 15% off 2025 cruises. Prices shown reflect discount. Click here.
  • AmaWaterways: Receive reduced airfare on cruises! Fly from $899 per person from select gateways on Europe cruises. Expires March 31. Click here.
  • Avalon: Receive free prepaid gratuities on Active & Discovery cruises (a value of up to $878 per couple depending on the itinerary). This is combinable with most offers. Click here.
  • Uniworld: 2024 Cruise Sale! Save up to 42% on a wide selection of 2024 sailings. Prices shown reflect discount. Expires March 31. Click here.
  • AmaWaterways: Save $2,000 per couple off 2025 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.
  • Avalon: Save up to 21% off cruises. Prices shown reflect discount. Expires March 31. Click here.
  • Uniworld: Save 10% off 2025 river cruises. Prices shown reflect discount. Expires March 31. Click here.
  • Riviera: Single supplement waived in all cabin categories on special sailings dedicated to solo travelers. Click here.
  • AmaWaterways: Receive a FREE pre- or post-cruise tour package on select cruises. Expires March 31. Click here.
  • 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. Click here.
  • Avalon: Fly for free from select gateways, plus get up to 9% off the cruise price of Europe sailings. Prices shown reflect the cruise discount. Expires March 31. Click here.
  • Disney: Travelers ages 11 and under save up to $800 per person off river cruises. Click here.
  • CroisiEurope: Save up to 50% off cruises. Prices shown reflect discount. Expires March 29. Click here.
  • AmaWaterways: Save up to 25% per couple 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.
  • Viking: Spring Sale! Enjoy discounted cruise fares on river cruises. Prices shown reflect the cruise discounts. Plus, enjoy greatly reduced airfare from select gateways and pay a reduced deposit of only $25 per person . Expires March 31. 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.
  • 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 . Click here.
  • Scenic: Travel with Scenic and receive a Thank You credit of $200 to $300 per person after your trip. The credit can be applied toward a subsequent Scenic cruise . Click here.
Offers are subject to change or withdrawal at any time. Some discounts are not combinable with other promotions.