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Europe - Rivers
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283
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4358
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Europe - Rivers Cruises

Europe has so many navigable rivers offering wonderful river cruise experiences that travellers are spoilt for choice. The Danube is the key to river cruising in Europe, as the great river crosses from Germany through Serbia, Austria and Hungary into Romania before emptying into the Black Sea. The Saone and Rhone Rivers let you explore the famed region of Burgundy, the lavender-scented hills of Provence and the wild, majestic scenery of the Ardeche region. Cruise along the Seine from Paris, through the historic heart of Normandy, to the beaches of the Atlantic Coast. The Rhine is one of Europe’s major arteries. It flows into the North Sea from its beginnings in the Alps, through Switzerland, Germany, France and Holland. The beautiful Douro rises in the hills north of Madrid and meanders through northern Portugal to the fascinating city of Porto, and on to the Atlantic. Most cruises are round trips from Porto. The Volga river in Russia allows you to discover the stunning architecture and unique cultural heritage of Russia's most interesting cities, Moscow and St. Petersburg.

Europe - Rivers Ports

Top 5 Cruise Deals for Europe - Rivers

Europe - British Isles
18 Jul
2025
11
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Europe - British Isles

Cruise Line: Norwegian Cruise Line
Ship: Norwegian Dawn
Departure Date: Friday, July 18, 2025
Duration: 11 nights
Departs: Southampton
Returns: Southampton
Club Members - Bonus up to US$200/Cabin credit
Europe - British Isles
07 Jun
2026
11
nights
11 nights<

Europe - British Isles

Cruise Line: Norwegian Cruise Line
Ship: Norwegian Sky
Departure Date: Sunday, June 7, 2026
Duration: 11 nights
Departs: Southampton
Returns: Southampton
Club Members - Bonus up to US$200/Cabin credit
Europe - British Isles
17 May
2026
11
nights
11 nights<

Europe - British Isles

Cruise Line: Norwegian Cruise Line
Ship: Norwegian Sky
Departure Date: Sunday, May 17, 2026
Duration: 11 nights
Departs: Southampton
Returns: Southampton
Club Members - Bonus up to US$200/Cabin credit
Europe - Northern Capitals
19 Apr
2026
7
nights
7 nights<

Europe - Northern Capitals

Cruise Line: Norwegian Cruise Line
Ship: Norwegian Sky
Departure Date: Sunday, April 19, 2026
Duration: 7 nights
Departs: Le Havre
Returns: Copenhagen
Club Members - Bonus up to US$200/Cabin credit
Star Collector: Kilts, Celts & Crepes
05 Aug
2025
19
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19 nights<

Star Collector: Kilts, Celts & Crepes

Cruise Line: Windstar
Ship: Star Legend
Departure Date: Tuesday, August 5, 2025
Duration: 19 nights
Departs:
Returns: Bordeaux

Europe - Rivers Ports

Destination Tips

  • If you're spending a day in Passau there's an adorable cafe behind Saint Stephen's Cathedral called KaffeInn, they make an amazing Apple Strudel

  • Love France but Paris isn't your city? Why not sail through Rouen? Home to a stunning Notre Dame (bigger than Paris), viking history, high fashion, ruin bars and chocolate.

  • There are so many options for river cruising. Find your "must see" cities and then work from there within your budget and time of year.

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