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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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Small wooden boats on the Lotus Lake with lily pads in Mekong
Aerial view of Ho Chi Minh City skyline at sunset in Saigon, Vietnam
Royal Palace in Chey Chumneas, featuring a Khmer architectural style
Angkor Wat temple complex being reflected in the water in Cambodia, Southern Asia

River Cruise

A Journey on the Mekong River Cruise

  • Cambodia, Vietnam
  • 4* ship
  • London Heathrow Airport
  • Full board cruise & B&B hotel
  • 14 insightful tours & visits
Classic view of Salzburg and Festung Hohensalzburg fortress illuminated at Christmas time in Austria
Traditional Christmas market at Vienna Town Hall at night in front of town hall
Aerial view of Salzburg's Christmas Market illuminated at night in Austria

River Cruise

Christmas on the Danube River Cruise

  • Austria, Hungary, Slovakia
  • 5* ships
  • Flights included
  • Full board with Christmas Gala dinner
  • 9 included experiences
  • Live Christmas classical quartet recital
  • Hungarian Christmas Folklore Show
Fresh tirol cheese with wine and grapes over mountain landscape
Close-up of chocolate being poured into a plastic mold to make praline

River Cruise

Gastronomy of Switzerland and the Rhine River Cruise

  • France, Germany, Switzerland
  • 5* ships
  • Flights included
  • Rail included
  • Full board dining
  • 8 visits & tours
  • Enjoy tastings and alpine views at Stanserhorn
  • Explore Strasbourg and local specialities of the Alsace
  • Explore the Black Forest and taste its namesake gateau
Parliament on riverbank of Danube at sunrise in Budapest, Hungary

River Cruise

Gastronomy of the Danube River Cruise

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  • Austria, Hungary, Slovakia
  • 5* ships
  • Flights included
  • Full board dining, plus Chef’s Dinner
  • 15 included experiences
  • Explore Vienna and visit a traditional confectioner with tasting
  • Sample Hungarian and Austrian wines
  • Multiple guided tours with tastings of local specialities

River Cruise

Gastronomy of the Seine River Cruise

  • France
  • 5* ship
  • Flights included
  • Rail included
  • Full board, plus Chef’s Dinner
  • 13 included experiences
  • Visit to Monet's house to see the famous 'Water Lillies' pond
  • Tour of Bizy castle with cider and cheese tasting
  • Historical tour of the D-day beaches and the 'longest day' museum

River Cruise

Grand Cruise of France

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  • France
  • 5* ships
  • Flights included
  • Rail included
  • 20 included experiences
  • Enjoy on-board French musical performances
  • Visit over 15 french towns and cities

Book with confidence

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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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