River Cruises in Europe
River Cruising At A Glance
River cruises in Europe are travel’s best-kept secret. You get the charm of multiple destinations—without ever repacking a suitcase. It’s like checking into a boutique hotel that floats, glides past castles, and pours you local wine by sunset. From wine country to storybook towns and chocolate-laced villages, Europe’s rivers are the scenic route you didn’t know you needed.
Whether you’re drifting down the Danube, Rhine, Seine, or Douro, river cruising lets you explore historic cities and charming villages at a wonderfully relaxed pace. With small ships, great food, and views that never quit, it’s one of our favorite ways to roam.
Language Spoken On Board:
English + others
Currency:
Euro (EUR) for most itineraries
Best Time to Visit:
Late spring to early fall (May to October) + special holiday cruises in November & December
Famous Landmarks:
Danube (Budapest Parliament, Melk Abbey), Rhine (Lorelei Rock, Cologne Cathedral), Seine (Eiffel Tower, Giverny), Douro (Porto, wine estates), Rhône (Provence villages, Avignon’s Palace of the Popes)
