Europe River Cruises
Uncover the secrets and splendour of Europe from a stylish and well-appointed riverboat cruise. From France (Paris) to Italy (Venice) or Spain (Barcelona), a wide range of river cruise deals await. The most popular cruises start in the Netherlands (Amsterdam) and end in Hungary (Budapest), as the Danube river offers culturally rich and diverse ports to which many travellers are attracted to. Check here the best European river cruise lines.
250+ European river cruises with 3,135 reviews
Magnificent Europe Budapest to Amsterdam (2020)
- destinations
- Hungary, Austria, Slovakia, Czech Republic, Germany, Netherlands
- age range
- 12 to 99 year olds
- Ships
- AmaVenita, AmaReina, AmaVerde, AmaBella+2 ships
- Regions
- Danube, Rhine, Main, Moselle, Rhine Castle+2 more
- Travel style
- Discovery, Sightseeing
- operator
- APT
- Tour length
- 15 days
- Price per day
- $237
- From
- US$3,550
- +$544 upfront costs
River CruiseMore informationRomantic Rhine with 2 Nights in Lucerne (Southbound) 2020
- destinations
- Netherlands, Germany, France, Switzerland
- age range
- 18 to 99 year olds
- Ships
- Avalon Artistry II, Avalon Expression, Avalon Impression, Avalon Panorama, Avalon Tranquillity II, Avalon Vista, Avalon View+6 ships
- Regions
- Rhine, Germany Castle , Europe Castle , Rhine Castle+2 more
- Travel style
- Discovery, Sightseeing
- operator
- Avalon Waterways
-25%- Tour length
- 10 days
- Price per day
- $303
- From $4,027
- US$3,027
- +$182 upfront costs
You save: $1,000River CruiseMore informationGems of the Danube with Prague 2020 (Start Prague, End Budapest)
- destinations
- Czech Republic, Germany, Austria, Hungary
- age range
- 12 to 99 year olds
- Ships
- Scenic Crystal , Scenic Jade , Scenic Opal , Scenic Amber , Scenic Pearl+4 ships
- River
- Danube
- Travel style
- Discovery
- operator
- Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours
- Tour length
- 11 days
- Price per day
- $450
- From
- US$4,945
River CruiseMore informationRomantic Rhine with Mount Pilatus, 1 Night in Lucerne, 3 Nights in Lake Como & 2 Nights in Milan (Southbound) 2020
- destinations
- Netherlands, Germany, France, Switzerland, Italy
- age range
- 8 to 99 year olds
- Ships
- Avalon Artistry II, Avalon Expression, Avalon Impression, Avalon Panorama, Avalon Tranquillity II, Avalon Visionary, Avalon Vista, Avalon View+7 ships
- River
- Rhine
- Travel style
- Discovery, Historical, Wine tasting+1 more
- operator
- Avalon Waterways
-19%- Tour length
- 14 days
- Price per day
- $307
- From $5,298
- US$4,298
- +$182 upfront costs
You save: $1,000River CruiseMore informationJewels of Europe 2020 (Start Amsterdam, End Budapest)
- destinations
- Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Hungary
- age range
- 12 to 99 year olds
- Ships
- Scenic Crystal , Scenic Jewel , Scenic Jade , Scenic Jasper, Scenic Opal , Scenic Ruby, Scenic Pearl+6 ships
- Regions
- Danube, Rhine, Main, Germany Castle , Europe Castle , Rhine Castle+3 more
- Travel style
- Discovery
- operator
- Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours
- Tour length
- 15 days
- Price per day
- $486
- From
- US$7,295
River CruiseMore informationEuropean Gems Amsterdam to Budapest (2020)
- destinations
- Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Hungary
- Ships
- Travelmarvel Diamond, Travelmarvel Jewel+1 ship
- River
- Danube, Rhine, Main
- Travel style
- Discovery
- operator
- Travel Marvel
- Tour length
- 15 days
- Price per day
- $309
- From
- US$4,642
- +$612 upfront costs
River CruiseMore informationCastles along The Rhine (2020) (Amsterdam to Basel, 2020)
"Uniworld goes above and beyond in every aspect. The food, the accommodations, the..."
- destinations
- Netherlands, Germany, France, Switzerland
- age range
- 16 to 80 year olds
- Ships
- S.S. Antoinette, River Queen, River Empress+2 ships
- River
- Rhine
- Travel style
- Family, Discovery
- operator
- Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection
-20%- Tour length
- 8 days
- Price per day
- $330
- From $3,299
- US$2,639
- +$190 upfront costs
You save: $660River CruiseMore informationFrom the Black Sea to the Blue Danube (port-to-port cruise)
"My husband and I did the Berlin Croisi River trip. It was fabulous. The tours were..."
- destinations
- Romania, Bulgaria, Serbia, Hungary, Slovakia, Austria
- age range
- 1 to 99 year olds
- Ships
- MS L’Europe, MS Vivaldi
- Regions
- Danube, Europe Castle
- Travel style
- Discovery, Sightseeing
- operator
- CroisiEurope River Cruises
- Tour length
- 12 days
- Price per day
- $280
- From
- US$3,362
River CruiseMore informationCaptivating Rhine 2020
- destinations
- Netherlands, Germany, France, Switzerland
- age range
- 12 to 90 year olds
- Ships
- AmaKristina, AmaStella, AmaDante, AmaMora, AmaSiena+3 ships
- Regions
- Rhine, Germany Castle , Europe Castle , Rhine Castle+2 more
- Travel style
- Discovery, Sightseeing
- operator
- AmaWaterways
-31%- Tour length
- 8 days
- Price per day
- $275
- From $3,199
- US$2,199
- +$189 upfront costs
You save: $1,000River CruiseMore informationCastles along The Rhine (2020) (Basel to Amsterdam, 2020)
"Uniworld always goes above and beyond any expectations. This cruise was filled with..."
- destinations
- Switzerland, Germany, France, Netherlands
- age range
- 16 to 100 year olds
- Ships
- S.S. Antoinette, River Queen, River Empress+2 ships
- River
- Rhine
- Travel style
- Discovery
- operator
- Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection
-30%- Tour length
- 8 days
- Price per day
- $350
- From $3,999
- US$2,799
- +$190 upfront costs
You save: $1,200River CruiseMore informationMelodies of the Danube 2020
- destinations
- Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Czech Republic, Germany
- age range
- 12 to 90 year olds
- Ships
- AmaLea, AmaViola, AmaSerena, AmaSonata, AmaPrima, AmaCerto+4 ships
- Regions
- Danube, Germany Castle , Europe Castle +1 more
- Travel style
- Discovery, Sightseeing
- operator
- AmaWaterways
-30%- Tour length
- 8 days
- Price per day
- $287
- From $3,299
- US$2,299
- +$189 upfront costs
You save: $1,000River CruiseMore informationThe Beautiful Blue Danube (port-to-port cruise) (from Budapest to Passau)
"We took a Danube tour in Aug 2017 and had a fantastic time! Great staff, well organized,..."
- destinations
- Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Germany
- age range
- 1 to 99 year olds
- Ships
- MS Gerard Schmitter, MS L’Europe, MS Symphonie, MS Vivaldi, MS France+4 ships
- Regions
- Danube, Lower Austria, Vienna Budapest Prague+1 more
- Travel style
- Discovery, Historical
- operator
- CroisiEurope River Cruises
- Tour length
- 6 days
- Price per day
- $334
- From
- US$2,006
River CruiseMore informationRomantic Rhine with Mount Pilatus, 1 Night in Lucerne & 3 Nights in Lake Como (Southbound) 2020
- destinations
- Netherlands, Germany, France, Switzerland, Italy
- age range
- 8 to 99 year olds
- Ships
- Avalon Artistry II, Avalon Expression, Avalon Impression, Avalon Panorama, Avalon Tranquillity II, Avalon Visionary, Avalon Vista, Avalon View+7 ships
- River
- Rhine
- Travel style
- Discovery, Historical, Wine tasting+1 more
- operator
- Avalon Waterways
-21%- Tour length
- 12 days
- Price per day
- $310
- From $4,720
- US$3,720
- +$182 upfront costs
You save: $1,000River CruiseMore information- Tour length
- 15 days
- Price per day
- $237
- From
- US$3,550
- +$544 upfront costs
River CruiseMore informationThe Blue Danube Discovery with 2 Nights in Prague (9 destinations)
- destinations
- Hungary, Austria, Germany, Czech Republic
- age range
- 18 to 99 year olds
- Ships
- Avalon Artistry II, Avalon Imagery II, Avalon Tranquillity II, Avalon Visionary, Avalon Envision+4 ships
- River
- Danube
- Travel style
- Discovery, Sightseeing
- operator
- Avalon Waterways
-33%- Tour length
- 10 days
- Price per day
- $245
- From $3,678
- US$2,448
- +$182 upfront costs
You save: $1,230River CruiseMore information
European River Cruises 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.
European River Cruises 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
"Uniworld goes above and beyond in every aspect. The food, the accommodations, the..."
Castles along The Rhine (2020) (Amsterdam to Basel, 2020)"My husband and I did the Berlin Croisi River trip. It was fabulous. The tours were..."
From the Black Sea to the Blue Danube (port-to-port cruise)"Uniworld always goes above and beyond any expectations. This cruise was filled with..."
Castles along The Rhine (2020) (Basel to Amsterdam, 2020)"Staff was very friendly but most people spoke French on board."
The Beautiful Blue Danube (port-to-port cruise) (from Budapest to Passau)
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