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Hello 2026 river cruises. Hello perfect 2026 holiday. Our 2026 river cruise collection is now on sale.

As well as launching 2026 dates for all of our ever-popular river cruises, we’ve launched a selection of themed cruises. Explore (or should we say taste) your way around the Lindt Chocolate Museum, sample Riesling from wineries along the Moselle or try Budapest’s specialties in their Central Market, or indulge your horticultural passions with the natural beauty of the Rhine. ​

As always, enjoy unbeatable value on our European river cruises with luxury accommodation, full-board dining, free all-inclusive drinks, flights from your local airport at no extra cost, transfers, services of a wonderful Riviera Cruise Director and all excursions with knowledgeable local guides. ​

Thinking of going further afield? Discover our new Nile cruise that takes in the classic highlights of Egypt, or venture to Vietnam and Cambodia for a truly luxurious exploration of these culture-filled destinations.

So where will your 2026 adventure take you?

New all-inclusive drinks package for 2026 River Cruises

What's included in our All-inclusive drinks package?

Available from 10am to midnight each day:

  • Red, white, rosé and sparkling house wine, including non-alcoholic
  • A choice of draught beer, including non-alcoholic
  • A selection of soft drinks and juices​​
  • Our cocktail and mocktail of the day
  • House spirits and mixers including vodka, gin, rum, whisky, martini, sherry, brandy, port and Baileys (excluding liqueurs)
  • Daily recommended wines
  • Tea and coffee from the bar 

The Big Riviera Giveaway!

Simply book any 2026 Riviera holiday by 31 July 2025 and you’ll be automatically entered into THE BIG RIVIERA GIVEAWAY – with over £1 million in gifts waiting to be won! From an all-expenses paid river cruise for two, to Riviera vouchers worth up to an incredible £500.

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Fountain with sculptures and the Natural History Museum in Vienna, Austria
A distant view of Melk abbey on a rocky outcrop above the Danube river, Austria
Salzburg skyline with river Salzach in springtime, Austria
Wiener Ringstrasse with Burgtheater and tram at sunrise, Vienna, Austria

River Cruise

The Blue Danube River Cruise

  • Austria, Hungary, Slovakia
  • 5* ships
  • Flights included
  • 9 included experiences
  • Full board dining
  • Visit Vienna & enjoy a live classical recital on board
  • Visit Budapest & enjoy a live Hungarian folklore show on board
Porto cityscape on the Douro River with traditional Rabelo boats in Portugal
River Douro region at sunrise
View of bridge across river in Spain with Salamanca cathedral in the background
Medieval clock tower amidst a street of Castelo Rodrigo's historical village, Portugal

River Cruise

Douro, Porto and Salamanca River Cruise

  • Portugal, Spain
  • 5* ships
  • Flights included
  • Full board dining
  • 8 visits & tours
  • 7 nights on board a five-star ship
Pretty bridge across a waterways of Strasbourg, capital city of the Alsace region, France
Feldberg Mountain, Germany, with views of distant Hills and Forests under a blue cloudy sky
Famous Chapel Bridge in the historic city center of Lucerne, the city's symbol and one of Switzerland's main tourist attractions and views on a sunny day in summer, Canton of Lucerne, Switzerland
Church, houses and vineyards with the Rhein river in Assmanshausen, Germany

River Cruise

Rhine Cruise to Switzerland

  • France, Germany, Switzerland
  • 5* ships
  • Flights included
  • Rail included
  • Full board (except one lunch if choosing the full day excursion)
  • 10 included experiences

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24/7 access to UK based team

We’re on hand before and during your holiday. If anything were to go awry during your travels, you can call our emergency number at any point.

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Price promise

Book early confident in the knowledge it will be our lowest price. In the very rare event we do reduce the price after you've booked, we'll automatically send you a Future Travel Voucher for the difference in value, plus an extra 25%

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Happiness guaranteed

You’re always protected by our Happiness Guarantee; if you’re not happy by day two of your holiday, we’ll bring you home with a full refund.

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Quality promise

You cannot find the same quality experience for less with a competitor – and if you do, we’ll match the price.

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Your money is safe and secure

No matter what, your money is safe and secure and fully protected by ABTA and ATOL.

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