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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 riverboat 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 below.


Limited-Time Offers on River Cruises!
  • AmaWaterways: Save up to 33%. Click here.
  • Uniworld: Save up to 41%. Expires March 31. Click here.
  • Collette: Save up to 6%. Expires March 31. Click here.
  • AmaWaterways: Save up to 26% off 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.
  • AmaWaterways: Save up to 24% 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.
  • Avalon: March Sale! Save up to 43%. Expires March 31. Click here.
  • Riviera: Save up to 55%. Expires March 31. Click here.
  • Viking: 2025 Flash Sale! Save with reduced cruise fares and special air offers. Prices shown reflect the cruise discounts. Also, receive a free Silver Spirits beverage package. Expires March 31. Click here.
  • Scenic: Save up to 83%. Expires March 31. Click here.
  • Emerald: Save up to 80%. Expires March 31. Click here.
  • Riviera: Receive 100 euro per cabin in free onboard credit. Expires March 31. Click here.
  • CroisiEurope: Save up to 40%. Expires March 31. Click here.
  • CroisiEurope: 2026 Early Booking Offer! Save up to 20%. Expires March 31. Click here.
  • AmaWaterways: AirPlus Offer! Save with special air rates from select gateways on Europe cruises. Expires March 31. Click here.
  • Viking: 2025 Bonus Savings! Enjoy extra cruise savings and special air offers. Prices shown reflect the cruise discounts. Also, book with a reduced deposit of only $25 per person. Expires March 31. 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.
  • Viking: Spring Sale! Save with reduced cruise fares and special air offers. Prices shown reflect the cruise discounts. Plus, book with a reduced deposit of only $25 per person. Expires March 31. Click here.
  • Avalon: Receive a FREE pre-cruise tour package in Paris on select Bordeaux 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 $250 to $400 per person after your trip. The credit can be applied toward a subsequent Scenic cruise . Click here.
  • 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.