River Cruises

River cruising has quickly become one of the most popular ways of traveling. From the waterways of Europe to sailing down the Mekong River, pack and unpack once and watch the beautiful scenery pass by. Find exciting itineraries for all tastes and budgets. Sail some of the most enchanting rivers like the Douro, the Danube, Rhine and many others. Hop on and off the ship for included excursions as you dock right in the heart of many of the world’s most fascinating cities.

Featured Travel Stories

- Viking has announced a new river cruise itinerary, debuting in December, 2023, making it the first river cruise line to operate year-round on Europe's rivers - which comes with some...

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Viking Becomes the First River Cruise Line to Sail Year-Round in Europe
River or Ocean Cruises

Why Travelers in the Know are Booking A Douro River Cruise in Portugal

Portugal - Have you taken a river cruise in Europe yet? The 'Big Three' river cruises are the Rhine, the Danube and the Rhone/Saone. You may have heard about... read more

River or Ocean Cruises

American Cruise Lines Marks a Half-Century in Service; Charting New U.S. River and Coastal Waters in 2023

- American Cruise Lines is the oldest U.S. cruise line exclusively sailing along the rivers, waterways and coasts of America, with 2023 marking a half-century of... read more

Culture & History

Now You Can Discover Your European Family Heritage While Sailing on a River Cruise

Central Europe - It’s news that marries two of the fastest-growing styles of travel: river cruising and family heritage travel. AmaWaterways has partnered with Ancestry, the company that... read more