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Europe River Cruises

Find a river cruise that explores Europe. There are 1333 cruises to choose from, that range in length from 3 days up to 36 days. The most popular month for these cruises is May, which has the most tour departures. Click here to see all river cruises.

250+ European river cruises with 520 reviews

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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

  • "Best trip ever. We can’t think of what we can do to top this trip."
    Jewels of Europe (Start Amsterdam, End Budapest)
  • "All the staff were excellent. I especially would like to mention Stepan, Ana, Giovanni,..."
    Classical Rhine Cruise (Amsterdam - Basel)
  • "I wanted to write this review because there wasn’t a lot of information / reviews..."
    8 days - Imperial Danube (Vienna - Budapest - Vienna, MS Crucestar 4*)