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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!
  • Viking: Flash Sale! Enjoy greatly reduced cruise fares on May and June sailings. Prices shown reflect discount. Plus, fly for free from select gateways. Expires March 22. 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.
  • Emerald: Flash Sale! 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 24. Click here.
  • Emerald: Save an extra $500 per couple off 2023 cruises. Prices shown reflect discount. 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.
  • AmaWaterways: Save up to $2,000 per couple off select 2023 river cruises. Prices shown reflect discount. Click here.
  • AmaWaterways: Receive a free pre- or post-cruise hotel package on select river cruises. Expires March 31. Click here.
  • 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.
  • Uniworld: Save up to $3,000 per couple off select 2023 cruises. 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 $1,500 per couple off cruises. Prices shown reflect discount. Click here.
  • Riviera: Get special reduced rates offering savings of up to $3,300 per couple in certain cabin categories. Prices shown reflect discount. Plus, receive a free drinks package . Expires March 31. Click here.
  • 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.
  • Collette: Last-Minute Deals! Save up to $1,500 per couple off tours. Prices shown reflect discount. Click here.
  • Riviera: Single supplement waived in all cabin categories on special sailings dedicated to solo travelers. Click here.
  • Scenic: Flash Sale! 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 24. 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 up to $2,000 per couple off 2024 river cruises in certain cabin categories. 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.
  • Tauck: Receive a free onboard credit of up to 200 euros on river cruises in select cabin categories . Click here.
  • 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 24. 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 24. 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.
  • 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. 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 Waterways . 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.
  • Tauck: Young travelers receive up to $500 per person off family departures. Click here.
Offers are subject to change or withdrawal at any time. Some discounts are not combinable with other promotions.