Europe River Cruises
Experience the magic of Europe along its majestic rivers! From the Rhine to the Douro, from the Main to the Danube, we have cruises all through Europe, ranging from 1 days up to 31 days. The most popular month for these cruises is August, which has the most tour departures. Looking outside of Europe? See all river cruises.
250+ European river cruises with 1,206 reviews
Romantic Rhine (Southbound) 2024
Romantic Rhine (Southbound) 2024Great service on Board The Avalon Vista with a very caring and friendly crew. We felt very welcomed at all times and were not pressured into taking any of the excursions although we nevertheless did take the opportunity if found interesting. We will definitely go on another cruise with Avalon as we were very satisfied with the value for money experience
- Destinations
- Netherlands, Germany, France, Switzerland+2 more
- Age Range
- up to 99 year olds
- Ships
- Avalon Expression, Avalon Illumination, Avalon Impression, Avalon Panorama, Avalon Vista, Avalon View+5 ships
- River
- Rhine
- Operated in
- English
- Operator
- Avalon Waterways This operator has high review ratings and responds promptly to enquiries
- Duration
- 8 days
- Price per day
- $450
- From
- US$3,599+$210 upfront costs
Romantic Rhine (Northbound) 2024
Romantic Rhine (Northbound) 2024The Wi-Fi didn’t work as expected and it caused quite an inconvenience. The excursion plan is not as clear either. Overall it’s still a good tour but I think my last Danube river with Avalon is better than this rhino river cruise.
- Destinations
- Switzerland, Germany, France, Netherlands+2 more
- Age Range
- 8 to 99 year olds
- Ships
- Avalon Expression, Avalon Illumination, Avalon Panorama, Avalon Vista+3 ships
- River
- Rhine
- Operated in
- English
- Operator
- Avalon Waterways This operator has high review ratings and responds promptly to enquiries
- Duration
- 8 days
- Price per day
- $450
- From
- US$3,599+$210 upfront costs
Danube Serenade: Romantic Journey from Vienna to Bucharest (Turnu Magurele) , MS Fidelio
Danube Serenade: Romantic Journey from Vienna to Bucharest (Turnu Magurele) , MS Fidelio- Destinations
- Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria, Romania+5 more
- Age Range
- up to 95 year olds
- Ship
- MS Fidelio
- River
- Danube
- Operated in
- English, German, Spanish+2 more
- Operator
- Crucemundo This operator has high review ratings and responds promptly to enquiries
- Duration
- 11 days
- Price per day
- $168
- From
- US$1,847+$176 upfront costs
Classic Rhine cruise (Amsterdam-Basel) MS Crucevita
Classic Rhine cruise (Amsterdam-Basel) MS CrucevitaGreat, it could do more local food & wine from the area
- Destinations
- Netherlands, Germany, France, Switzerland+2 more
- Age Range
- up to 105 year olds
- Ship
- MS Crucevita
- River
- Rhine
- Operated in
- English, German, Spanish+2 more
- Operator
- Crucemundo This operator has high review ratings and responds promptly to enquiries
- Duration
- 8 days
- Price per day
- $198
- From
- US$1,587+$132 upfront costs
- Duration
- 15 days
- Price per day
- $506
- From
- US$7,596
Captivating Rhine 2024 Start Amsterdam, End Basel
Captivating Rhine 2024 Start Amsterdam, End Basel- Destinations
- Netherlands, Germany, France, Switzerland+2 more
- Age Range
- 12 to 90 year olds
- Ships
- AmaPrima, AmaSiena, AmaLucia+1 ship
- River
- Rhine
- Operated in
- English
- Operator
- AmaWaterways
- Duration
- 8 days
- Price per day
- $487
- From
- US$3,898
Splendours of Europe (Start Amsterdam, End Budapest)
Splendours of Europe (Start Amsterdam, End Budapest)The program in the Emerald ship was magnificently planned and discussed. The local music during the cruise was so informative. Long live the music from the Netherlands and Germany through Austria and Slovakya to Hungary! Just for the music, dances and songs I will do the cruise again!
- Destinations
- Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary+3 more
- 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 This operator has high review ratings and responds promptly to enquiries
- Duration
- 15 days
- Price per day
- $746
- From
- US$11,190
Danube Classics Vienna 2024 (8 destinations)
Danube Classics Vienna 2024 (8 destinations)vrey good~vrey good~
- Destinations
- Austria, Hungary, Slovakia+1 more
- Age Range
- 2 to 99 year olds
- Ship
- A-ROSA DONNA
- River
- Danube
- Operated in
- English, German
- Operator
- A-ROSA This operator has good review ratings and responds to all enquiries
- Duration
- 8 days
- Price per day
- $166
- From
- US$1,326
Classical Rhine Cruise (Amsterdam - Basel) (10 destinations)
Classical Rhine Cruise (Amsterdam - Basel) (10 destinations)We thoroughly enjoyed our cruise. It was well organized and the food was superb.
- Destinations
- Netherlands, Germany, France, Switzerland+2 more
- Age Range
- up to 99 year olds
- River
- Rhine
- Operated in
- English
- Operator
- Lueftner Cruises This operator has high review ratings and responds promptly to enquiries
- Duration
- 8 days
- Price per day
- $322
- From
- US$2,575
Splendours of Europe (Start Budapest, End Amsterdam)
Splendours of Europe (Start Budapest, End Amsterdam)- Destinations
- Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Germany, Netherlands+3 more
- Age Range
- up 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 This operator has high review ratings and responds promptly to enquiries
- Duration
- 15 days
- Price per day
- $746
- From
- US$11,190
Douro Experience 2024 (9 destinations)
Douro Experience 2024 (9 destinations)We did not realize that we were the only passengers speaking English as their first language
- Destinations
- Porto, Peso da Regua, Pinhao, Vega de Terron, Barca de Alva, Pocinho+4 more
- Age Range
- 2 to 99 year olds
- Ship
- A-ROSA ALVA
- River
- Douro
- Operated in
- English, German
- Operator
- A-ROSA This operator has good review ratings and responds to all enquiries
- Duration
- 8 days
- Price per day
- $207
- From
- US$1,658
Romantic Rhine & Moselle - Rüdesheim > Rhine Gorge (Start Basel, End Amsterdam)
Romantic Rhine & Moselle - Rüdesheim > Rhine Gorge (Start Basel, End Amsterdam)- Destinations
- Switzerland, Germany, France, Netherlands, Belgium+3 more
- Age Range
- up to 99 year olds
- Ships
- Scenic Crystal , Scenic Opal +1 ship
- River
- Rhine, Moselle
- Operated in
- English
- Operator
- Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours
Flight Deal- Duration
- 15 days
- Price per day
- $999
- From
- US$14,990
Rhine Highlights with Switzerland - Koblenz > Rhine Gorge
Rhine Highlights with Switzerland - Koblenz > Rhine Gorge- Destinations
- Netherlands, Germany, France, Switzerland+2 more
- Age Range
- 12 to 99 year olds
- Ships
- Scenic Crystal , Scenic Opal , Scenic Pearl+2 ships
- River
- Rhine
- Operated in
- English
- Operator
- Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours
Flight Deal- Duration
- 12 days
- Price per day
- $934
- From
- US$11,205
Enchanting Danube (2024) (Budapest to Passau, 2024)
Enchanting Danube (2024) (Budapest to Passau, 2024)- Destinations
- Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Germany+2 more
- Age Range
- 16 to 100 year olds
- Ship
- S.S. Maria Theresa
- River
- Danube
- Operated in
- English
- Operator
- Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection
33% Off- Duration
- 8 days
- Price per day
- $375
- From $4,499
- US$2,999+$220 upfront costsYou save $1,500
Enchanting Danube (2024) (Passau to Budapest, 2024)
Enchanting Danube (2024) (Passau to Budapest, 2024)This was our first river cruise and everything went beyond our expectation. Services: the staff were accommodating and helpful. Tours: various excursions to choose from for different age group and they were well-organized. Ship: beautiful boutique-design ship. The only cons is a slow Wifi connection but it ain't a big deal. There were so many onboard activity that kept us entertaining. I noticed that the cruise operates in eco-friendly manner, i.e. they eliminates sing-use plastic. That's a big plus!!!!
- Destinations
- Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary+2 more
- Age Range
- 16 to 80 year olds
- Ship
- S.S. Maria Theresa
- River
- Danube
- Operated in
- English
- Operator
- Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection
33% Off- Duration
- 8 days
- Price per day
- $375
- From $4,499
- US$2,999+$220 upfront costsYou save $1,500
European River Cruises Reviews
- Romantic Rhine (Southbound) 2024
It was a great cruise. The food was amazing, the crew was really helpful, and the tours and tour guides were great. The only thing to imporve on if the WiFi which only worked half the time.
- Romantic Rhine (Northbound) 2024
The Wi-Fi didn’t work as expected and it caused quite an inconvenience. The excursion plan is not as clear either. Overall it’s still a good tour but I think my last Danube river with Avalon is better than this rhino river cruise.
- Classic Rhine cruise (Amsterdam-Basel) MS Crucevita
Great company to cruise with. Ship carries 110 passengers. Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner each day. Plenty of stops to sightsee. The castles along the Rhine make trip a very enjoyable cruise. All staff were great.
Popular Cruise Ships
- Avalon Passion from Avalon Waterways
- Avalon Tranquility II from Avalon Waterways
- Scenic Opal from Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours
- Scenic Jasper from Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours
- Emerald Sky from Emerald Cruises
- Avalon Imagery II from Avalon Waterways
- Avalon Impression from Avalon Waterways
- Avalon Envision from Avalon Waterways
- Avalon Poetry II from Avalon Waterways
- Emerald Destiny from Emerald Cruises
- Emerald Dawn from Emerald Cruises
- Avalon Illumination from Avalon Waterways
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