River Cruising
We know you want to plan the most incredible vacation and have a seamless experience from start to finish.
Your time is valuable and this trip is important. River Cruising can make those dreams a reality.
Whether you are cruising the Danube, Rhine, or the Duoro in Portugal, river cruising will provide you with culture, history, and local tastes, and you will be able to be one on one with the locals of the countries you travel through.
River Cruising is a unique experience that you can customize to your liking, from laid back to fast-paced, while in port.
River Cruising is year-round and we always have some great offers to help get you started on the trip of a lifetime.
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Danube River
The Danube River is the second-longest in Europe after the Volga. It rises in the Black Forest mountains of western Germany and flows for some 1,770 miles (2,850 km) to its mouth on the Black Sea. Along its course, it passes through 10 countries: Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria, Romania, Moldova, and Ukraine. The best time to travel the Danube River is between May and September as the climate is perfect. There are probably few Bavarian cities as gorgeous as Passau. Old World Charm shines on your visit to Regensburg, one of the oldest medieval cities in Germany. Find picturesque cobblestone streets and alleys, colorful buildings and cafés, a vibrant Old Town that was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Rhine River
No other river in the world has so many old and famous cities on its banks—Basel, Switzerland; Strasbourg, France; and Worms, Mainz, and Cologne, Germany, to name a few. Kölsch beer is the distinct local beer of Cologne, a major cultural metropolis over 2,000 years old – equally known for its imposing majestic Cathedral and romantic Hohenzollern Bridge, weighed down by thousands of love locks. Visit the Anne Frank House in Amsterdam and then take in the Rijksmuseum, which is Amsterdam's most popular museum. Find such paintings as Rembrandt’s The Night Watch and The Sampling Officials of the Amsterdam Drapers’ Guild, known as The Syndics; Vermeer’s The Milkmaid; Frans Hal’s A Militiaman Holding a Berkemeyer, known as The Merry Drinker; and even a few works by Vincent van Gogh, including a self-portrait of the artist. The Vincent Van Gogh museum houses the world's largest collection of his works such as Sunflowers and many self-portraits.
Douro River
The Douro River third longest river of the Iberian Peninsula running through Spain and Portugal. Since the 1930s the Douro has been harnessed extensively for hydroelectric power and irrigation. The most populous cities along the Douro River are Valladolid and Zamora in Spain, and Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia in Portugal. The latter two are located at the mouth of the Douro at the Atlantic Ocean. In Portugal, the Douro flows through the districts of Bragança, Guarda, Viseu, Vila Real, Aveiro, and Porto, which is one of the wine capitals of the world. Porto is the only exporter of Port wines, which are produced exclusively in the Douro Valley of northern Portugal. Port is a sweet wine often served with dessert or paired with cheese.
Moselle River
The Moselle is a river that rises in the Vosges mountains and flows through north-eastern France, Luxembourg, and western Germany. It is a left-bank tributary of the Rhine, which it joins at Koblenz. A small part of Belgium is in its basin as it includes the Sauer and the Our. Its lower course "twists and turns its way between Trier and Koblenz along one of Germany's most beautiful river valleys." In this section the land to the north is the Eifel which stretches into Belgium; to the south lies the Hunsrück. The river flows through a region that was first cultivated by the Romans. Today, its hillsides are covered by terraced vineyards where "some of the best Rieslings grow". Many castle ruins sit on the hilltops above wine villages and towns along the slopes. Traben-Trarbach with its art nouveau architecture and Bernkastel-Kues with its traditional market square are two of the many tourist attractions on the Moselle river. Imagine sipping wine while viewing some of the oldest castles in the area.
Mekong River
Cruise along the Mekong through Cambodia and Vietnam as you are transported back in time to another era, where the rhythms of the countryside move at a slower pace and allow for a fascinating glimpse into a traditional way of life. Visit rural villages, colorful markets, and a monastery, where you will receive a special Buddhist blessing by monks. Delve into the peaks and valleys of Cambodia’s history in the Royal Palace and National Museums of its beautiful capital, Phnom Penh. Witness skilled artisans who create exquisite handicrafts and delicacies, and be treated to authentic experiences, including rides via oxcart, tut-tut, and trishaw. On this transformative journey, the Mekong truly reveals a vibrant world along its shores.
Chobe River
The stunning and life-giving Chobe River forms the northern boundary of Chobe National Park. Chobe National Park is known as the Land of Giants as it is home to the largest elephant population and one of the densest concentrations of wildlife in the world, Experience the iconic Cape Town or see the wonders of the majestic Victoria Falls. Producing over 264 million gallons of wine, South Africa is a thriving wine scene. Centuries-old wine estates in classic Cape-Dutch homesteads share their grand heritage with wine connoisseurs from all over the globe. A visit provides a truly unique opportunity to try different wines with varietals you can only find in South Africa.
Nile River
The Nile River is considered the heart of Egypt and is the world's longest river. The Nile originates in the Central African nations of Burundi and Rwanda and flows north for over 4,000 miles through 11 countries before ultimately joining the Mediterranean Sea. Visit Egyptian museums and see King Tut's treasures. You can also visit ancient sites include the Zoser Pyramids, Pyramids of Giza, and the Great Sphinx. Cairo can be found along the Nile River, which is home to the city's oldest structure, a Babylonia fortress, as well as Africa’s first Christian church.
