Europe River Cruises
Find a river cruise that explores Europe. There are 1718 European cruises to choose from, that range in length from 3 days up to 31 days. The most popular month for these cruises is August, which has the most tour departures. Click here to see all river cruises.
250+ European river cruises with 1,033 reviews
- River Cruise
Classic Rhine cruise (Amsterdam-Basel) MS Crucevita
Classic Rhine cruise (Amsterdam-Basel) MS Crucevita"Disappointed not having a balcony, sauna & gym as mentioned on the booking site."
- Destinations
- Netherlands, Germany, France, Switzerland
- Age Range
- 1 to 105 year olds
- Ship
- MS Crucevita
- River
- Rhine
- Operated in
- English, German, Spanish+2 more
- Operator
- Crucemundo
- Tour length
- 8 days
- Price per day
- $136
- From
- US$1,088
- +$81 upfront costs
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Romantic Rhine (Southbound) 2024
Romantic Rhine (Southbound) 2024"Far exceeded my expectations. To be clear, I hate traveling, I did it for 40 years..."
- Destinations
- Netherlands, Germany, France, Switzerland
- Age Range
- 8 to 99 year olds
- Ships
- Avalon Expression, Avalon Illumination, Avalon Impression, Avalon Panorama, Avalon Vista, Avalon Envision, Avalon View+6 ships
- River
- Rhine
- Operated in
- English
- Operator
- Avalon Waterways
- Tour length
- 8 days
- Price per day
- $400
- From
- US$3,199
- +$210 upfront costs
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Classic Rhine cruise (Basel-Amsterdam) MS Crucevita
Classic Rhine cruise (Basel-Amsterdam) MS Crucevita- Destinations
- Switzerland, France, Germany, Netherlands
- Age Range
- 1 to 105 year olds
- Ship
- MS Crucevita
- River
- Rhine
- Operated in
- English, German, Spanish+2 more
- Operator
- Crucemundo
-20%- Tour length
- 8 days
- Price per day
- $146
- From $1,458
- US$1,167
- +$119 upfront costs
You save: $291 - River Cruise
Grand Danube Cruise 2024
Grand Danube Cruise 2024- Destinations
- Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria, Romania
- Age Range
- 12 to 90 year olds
- Ships
- AmaMagna, AmaVerde
- River
- Danube
- Operated in
- English
- Operator
- AmaWaterways
- Tour length
- 15 days
- Price per day
- $473
- From
- US$7,098
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Melodies of the Danube 2024
Melodies of the Danube 2024- Destinations
- Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Germany
- Age Range
- 12 to 90 year olds
- Ships
- AmaLea, AmaViola, AmaSonata, AmaVerde+2 ships
- River
- Danube
- Operated in
- English
- Operator
- AmaWaterways
- Tour length
- 8 days
- Price per day
- $400
- From
- US$3,199
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Romantic Rhine (Northbound) 2024
Romantic Rhine (Northbound) 2024"Fine dining filled by fine dancing"
- Destinations
- Switzerland, Germany, France, Netherlands
- Age Range
- 8 to 99 year olds
- Ships
- Avalon Expression, Avalon Illumination, Avalon Panorama, Avalon Vista, Avalon Envision, Avalon View+5 ships
- River
- Rhine
- Operated in
- English
- Operator
- Avalon Waterways
- Tour length
- 8 days
- Price per day
- $412
- From
- US$3,299
- +$210 upfront costs
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PREMIUM Danube Classics (42 destinations)
PREMIUM Danube Classics (42 destinations)- Destinations
- Austria, Hungary, Slovakia
- Age Range
- 2 to 99 year olds
- Ships
- A-ROSA DONNA, A-ROSA MIA
- Regions
- Danube, Vienna Budapest Prague+1 more
- Operated in
- English, German
- Operator
- A-ROSA
-20%- Tour length
- 8 days
- Price per day
- $115
- From $1,146
- US$917
You save: $229 - River Cruise
Splendours of Europe (Start Amsterdam, End Budapest)
Splendours of Europe (Start Amsterdam, End Budapest)- Destinations
- Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary
- Age Range
- 12 to 90 year olds
- Ships
- Emerald Destiny, Emerald Dawn, Emerald Sun, Emerald Star, Emerald Sky+4 ships
- River
- Danube, Rhine
- Operated in
- English
- Operator
- Emerald Cruises
Deal- Tour length
- 15 days
- Price per day
- $719
- From
- US$10,790
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Jewels of Europe - Salzburg or Cesky Krumlov
Jewels of Europe - Salzburg or Cesky Krumlov- Destinations
- Hungary, Austria, Germany, Netherlands
- Age Range
- 12 to 99 year olds
- Ships
- Scenic Crystal , Scenic Jewel , Scenic Jade , Scenic Opal , Scenic Amber , Scenic Ruby, Scenic Pearl+6 ships
- River
- Danube, Rhine, Main
- Operated in
- English
- Operator
- Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours
Deal- Tour length
- 15 days
- Price per day
- $1,033
- From
- US$15,490
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PREMIUM Douro Experience
PREMIUM Douro Experience- Destinations
- Porto, Peso da Regua, Pinhao, Vega de Terron, Barca de Alva, Pocinho
- Age Range
- 2 to 99 year olds
- Ship
- A-ROSA ALVA
- River
- Douro
- Operated in
- English, German
- Operator
- A-ROSA
-20%- Tour length
- 8 days
- Price per day
- $142
- From $1,419
- US$1,136
You save: $283 - River Cruise
Danube Delights & Classic Prague
Danube Delights & Classic Prague- Destinations
- Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Germany, Czech Republic
- Age Range
- 12 to 90 year olds
- Ships
- Emerald Destiny, Emerald Dawn, Emerald Sun, Emerald Star, Emerald Sky+4 ships
- River
- Danube
- Operated in
- English
- Operator
- Emerald Cruises
Deal- Tour length
- 11 days
- Price per day
- $701
- From
- US$7,710
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Castles along the Rhine (2024) (Amsterdam to Basel, 2024)
Castles along the Rhine (2024) (Amsterdam to Basel, 2024)- Destinations
- Netherlands, Germany, France, Switzerland
- Age Range
- 16 to 100 year olds
- Ships
- S.S. Antoinette, River Queen, River Empress+2 ships
- River
- Rhine
- Operated in
- English
- Operator
- Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection
-10%- Tour length
- 8 days
- Price per day
- $382
- From $3,399
- US$3,059
- +$220 upfront costs
You save: $339 - River Cruise
Jewels of Europe - Miltenberg to Wertheim
Jewels of Europe - Miltenberg to Wertheim"Best trip ever. We can’t think of what we can do to top this trip."
- Destinations
- Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Hungary
- Age Range
- 12 to 99 year olds
- Ships
- Scenic Crystal , Scenic Jewel , Scenic Jade , Scenic Opal , Scenic Amber , Scenic Ruby, Scenic Pearl+6 ships
- River
- Danube, Rhine, Main
- Operated in
- English
- Operator
- Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours
Deal- Tour length
- 15 days
- Price per day
- $1,033
- From
- US$15,490
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Enchanting Christmas & New Year's (2023) (Passau to Budapest, 2023)
Enchanting Christmas & New Year's (2023) (Passau to Budapest, 2023)- Destinations
- Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary
- Age Range
- 16 to 100 year olds
- Ship
- S.S. Maria Theresa
- River
- Danube
- Operated in
- English
- Operator
- Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection
- Tour length
- 11 days
- Price per day
- $454
- From
- US$4,999
- +$300 upfront costs
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Porto, the Douro valley (Portugal) and Salamanca (Spain) (port-to-port cruise)
Porto, the Douro valley (Portugal) and Salamanca (Spain) (port-to-port cruise)"The river and the crew."
- Destinations
- Porto, Peso da Regua, Vila Real, Pinhao, Vega de Terron, Salamanca, Barca de Alva, Senhora da Ribeira, Quinta da Ferradosa, Folgosa, Leverinho+5 more
- Age Range
- 1 to 99 year olds
- Ships
- MS Modigliani, MS Botticelli, MS Renoir, MS Gil Eanes, Miguel Torga, MS Amalia Rodrigues+5 ships
- River
- Douro
- Operated in
- English
- Operator
- CroisiEurope River Cruises
- Tour length
- 6 days
- Price per day
- $368
- From
- US$2,208
Highlights
- Glide through countries filled with captivating history, impressive cities and spellbinding beauty.
- Unpack once and wake up to a new city every day to the sights, sounds and flavours of Europe.
- Relax without having to navigate roads, your cruise is an all-in-one travel experience.
- Enjoy ultimate luxury from the second you step on board you’ll be spoilt for choice.
- Danube: With a dozen languages spoken on its banks, the Danube is a haven for traditional delicacies and panoramic views.
- Rhine: Explore fairytale castles and vineyards along the banks which highlight the value of the historical towns that line the waters.
Tips
- Choose from the delightful Danube for cultural immersion, the relaxing Rhine for an enchanting adventure or the stunning Seine for an intimate tour of Paris, there are many possibilities to ensure that you have the best river cruise experience.
- Get up at least once to watch the sunrise! Remember to wear warm clothes as it can be chilly as the mist rises up from the river and the sun peeks over the hills to wake up all the birds along the banks.
- It would be a crime not to sample the delicious flavours on your cruise ship! Indulge in a sweet stroopwafel in Amsterdam, a tasty trdelník in Prague, or a mouthwatering macaron in France.
- There is a wide range of cruises to choose from. Lueftner, Regina, or Nicko offer cheap and cheerful comfort cruises, or if you like living the life of luxury, AmaWaterways, Scenic and APT are for you!
- Make the most out of your river cruise by bringing some binoculars. They will help you zoom in on those fairytale castles scattered throughout the landscape. If you forget, the boat might have extras.
- Don’t hesitate! European summer is prime-time for cruising so make sure you grab our last-minute 2019 deals so you can spend your days cruising on tranquil waters. It’s pure bliss!
European River Cruises Reviews
"Disappointed not having a balcony, sauna & gym as mentioned on the booking site."
Classic Rhine cruise (Amsterdam-Basel) MS Crucevita"It was our first river cruise and we loved it! The food and service was amazing...."
Romantic Rhine (Southbound) 2024"Awesome! Our first trip was well beyond our expectations. It was only supposed to..."
Romantic Rhine (Northbound) 2024"Best trip ever. We can’t think of what we can do to top this trip."
Jewels of Europe - Miltenberg to Wertheim"The river and the crew."
Porto, the Douro valley (Portugal) and Salamanca (Spain) (port-to-port cruise)
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