European River Cruises: The Best Rhine River Cruises, Danube River Cruises, Russian River Cruises & More
There's no better place to experience a river cruising than Europe. After 1992, the Rhine River and Danube River were connected, providing 2,200 miles of unobstructed waterways through over a dozen countries, most not accesssible on an ocean cruise. Today, Europe river cruises have come of age.
Europe River Cruises
The Danube River cruise passes through the beautiful cities of Vienna and Budapest, while Rhine River cruising offers beautiful scenery. In addition to historic Rhine River cruises and enchanting Danube River cruises, Europe river cruise itineraries include the Moselle; the Rhone and Saone rivers in Provence, France; Duoro river cruises through Portugal; and Russian river cruises on the Volga and Dneiper. There are also theme cruises, like the popular Christmas Markets river cruise.
TravelStore works with major European river cruise lines and Russian River cruises, and can arrange the right river cruise for you.
Why Choose a Europe River Cruise?
As most commerce occured along rivers in the history of Europe's cities and towns, life along the river was central to growth, and as a result there is much to see and appreciate from the comfortable deck of a European river cruise ship.
While the vessels plying the world's rivers vary in standards and quality, an all-inclusive European river cruise vacation provides your accommodations, meals onboard and cultural entertainment. During river cruises in Europe, the ship stops at various cities or towns, where passengers disembark and enjoy shore excursions or explore on their own.
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Many new European 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 European river cruise ships offer picture windows, while others offer French balconies, where you can open the full length sliding glass door and breathe Europe in.
Some Advantages of a Europe River Cruise
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On most itineraries European river cruise ships dock right in the heart of downtown, maximizing time ashore.
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There are under 200 passengers on your Europe river cruise, so you enjoy a more personal experience and get to know fellow travelers.
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There is no rough open ocean water to navigate, so your European river cruise is smooth sailing all the way.
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Unlike an ocean cruise, you are always close to shore on a European river cruise, so there's always something to see.
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Most European river cruise operators include shore excursions as part of the price, usually an added cost on an ocean cruise, increasing the value river cruises provide. Compare what is included when shopping for Europe river cruise deals.
Best Europe River Cruise Choices
There are several companies operating European river cruises that own their own river boats. We prefer some over others for the quality of their river cruise ships and their service.
AMA Waterways
AMA Waterways (formerly Amadeus Waterways) has a fleet of ships operating river cruises in Europe, Russia, China and Egypt. They operate Europe river cruises on the Rhine, Moselle, Danube, and in Holland & Belgium and Russia. Read more about
AMA Waterways.
View and compare our AMA cruise deals.
Uniworld
A longtime pioneer in Europe river cruises, Uniworld has always specialized in tailoring river cruises exclusively for Americans, and operates river cruise itineraries on all of Europe's major rivers, as well as in China and Egypt. Read more about
Uniworld river cruises.
View and compare our Europe river cruise
deals from Uniworld.
Tauck World DiscoveryTauck's impeccable high standards hold up well on its
Swiss Emerald and
Swiss Sapphire 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.
Some companies charter ships and operate river cruise programs under their brand, including
Brendan and
Lindblad Expeditions.
Are You Ready To Book A Europe River Cruise?
To arrange your best Europe river cruise vacations, contact our river cruise
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.
