European River Cruises: The Best Rhine River Cruises, Danube River Cruises, Russian River Cruises & More + Our Exclusive Offers
Selecting The Best European River Cruises
There's no better place to experience river cruises in Europe than on popular Rhine River cruises or Danube River cruises. After 1992, the Rhine and Danube were connected, providing 2,200 miles of unobstructed waterways through over a dozen countries, most not readily accesssible on an ocean cruise.
Today, with so many ships and itineraries, Europe river cruises have come of age. River cruises in Europe offer larger and more luxurious accommodations with full balconies, heated swmiming pools, and alternative dining venues -- unheard of just a few years ago. While we can sell you any European river cruises, we recommend the better Europe river cruise lines below.
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Danube River Cruises
Romantic Danube River cruises wind from Germany to the Black Sea, passing through Austria and several Eastern European countries. The beautiful cities of Vienna, Prague and Budapest are featured highlights.
Rhine River Cruises
From the Alps, the Rhine River cruises traverse Europe to the North Sea, offering the beautiful scenery of Switzerland, Germany, and France, and visiting charming villages, vineyards and castles. Cruising through Holland and Belgium in the spring during Tulip Time is a special highlight! With Floriade in 2012, an event that only takes place every ten years, it will be a very special year for European river cruises.
Other Europe River Cruise Itineraries
In addition to historic Rhine River cruises and enchanting Danube River cruises, there are other Europe river cruise itineraries to consider. These include itineraries on the Moselle; the Rhône and Saône rivers in Provence, France. The Duoro river through rural northern Portugal vists vineyards and restored palaces. Russian river cruises on the Volga, Europe's largest river, are growing in popularity. There are also theme cruises, like the popular Christmas Markets river cruises, European river wine cruises and more.
Why Choose A Europe River Cruise Vacation?
Most commerce occured along rivers in the early history of Europe's cities and towns. Life along the river was central to growth, and so major cities and towns were built along Europe's waterways. As a result there is much to see and appreciate from the comfortable deck of a Europe river cruise ship. While Europe's river cruise ships vary in standards and quality, a vacation on European river cruises is mostly all-inclusive, providing your accommodations, meals and cultural entertainment onboard, and select excursions ashore.
< European River Cruises: Quick Tip >
Many new Europe river cruise ships have been built in recent years, while some are of older vintage. Newer ships can offer more amenities and comforts (and WiFi access). Also some Europe river cruise ships offer picture windows, while others offer French or full balconies, where you can open the full length sliding glass door and breathe Europe in, or have breakfast on your veranda.
Advantages Of European River Cruises
On most itineraries European river cruises dock right in the heart of downtown, maximizing time ashore.
There are under 200 passengers on river cruises in Europe, so you enjoy a more personal experience and get to know fellow travelers.
There is no rough open ocean water to navigate, so your Europe river cruise is smooth sailing all the way.
Unlike an ocean cruise, you are always close to shore on a European river cruises, so there's always something to see.
< Europe River Cruise Value: Quick Tip >
Most European river cruises include shore excursions as part of the price, usually an added cost on an ocean cruise. This increases the value river cruises provide, and it's one item to keep in mind if comparing prices of river cruises in Europe to an ocean cruise.
Best Europe River Cruise Line Choices
There are several companies operating European river cruises that own their own river boats, and some that design programs primarily for American travelers. We prefer some lines over others for the proven quality of their river cruise ships and onboard service.
AMA Waterways
AMA Waterways (formerly Amadeus Waterways) is considered one of the best Europe river cruise lines, with vessels in Europe, Russia, southeast Asia and China. AMA operates Europe river cruises on the Rhine, Moselle, Danube, and in Holland & Belgium and Russia. Read more about AMA Waterways. Brendan Worldwide Vacations utilizes AMA Waterways on their river cruise itineraries.
Uniworld
A longtime pioneer in European river cruises and one of the best lines, and our most popular, Uniworld has always specialized in tailoring cruises for Americans, and operates river cruise itineraries on all of Europe's major rivers, as well as in southeast Asia, China and Egypt. Read more about Uniworld river cruises.
Tauck World Discovery
Tauck's impeccable high standards hold up well on its river cruise ships. The ships are among the most deluxe river cruises and fill up early. The ships carry just over 100 passengers, fewer passengers than most river ships their size, and staterooms are spacious and feature French balconies. Suites also available.
Are You Ready To Book A Europe River Cruise?
To arrange your best European river cruises, contact our river cruise experts who will help ensure you get the best overall value. Search our Europe river cruise deals, or call us at 1-888-779-7447. Read more about river cruising.
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