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Last Minute River Cruises

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It’s all taken care of. Just choose and cruise.

In a few weeks, you could be standing on the Sun Deck of a five-star ship, a glass of local wine in hand, watching the stunning scenery drift quietly past.

Our last-minute river cruises offer the same expertly crafted itineraries, included excursions and full-board dining as every Riviera departure – nothing left out, just less time to wait.

If the Rhine, the Danube or any of Europe’s rivers have been on your mind, consider this your cue to book.

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Departures in October with 8 daysfrom £2,749pp
Departures in October with 8 daysfrom £2,599pp
Departures in October with 8 daysfrom £2,099pp

*Dates and prices available as of 9 October.

Consider it covered

  • Direct flights & transfers
  • Five-star ships with impeccable on-board service
  • Delicious full board dining, plus Chef's Dinner
  • Insightful excursions & visits with local guides
  • Dedicated Riviera Cruise Director & Cruise Host throughout

Last-minute river cruises

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Explore River Cruises

Our brochure is packed with itineraries and inspiration. Delivered to your doorstep or view it online - the choice is yours.

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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
  • Free all-inclusive drinks package
  • Our most popular River Cruise
Save up to £750pp on selected 2027 departures | Limited availability
Save up to £750pp on selected 2027 departures | Limited availability
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
  • Free all-inclusive drinks package
  • 8 visits & tours
Save up to £750pp on selected 2027 departures | Limited availability
Save up to £750pp on selected 2027 departures | Limited availability

Explore River Cruises

Our brochure is packed with itineraries and inspiration. Delivered to your doorstep or view it online - the choice is yours.

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
  • Free all-inclusive drinks package
  • 10 included experiences
  • Travel on the legendary Glacier Express
Save up to £750pp on selected 2027 departures | Limited availability
Save up to £750pp on selected 2027 departures | Limited availability
  • Germany
  • 5* ships
  • Flights included
  • Rail included
  • Full board dining & Chef's dinner
  • Free all-inclusive drinks package
  • 5 included experiences
Save on select December 2026 departures | Limited availability
Save on select December 2026 departures | Limited availability

River Cruise

Magical Paris & Festive Seine River Cruise

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  • France
  • 5* ship
  • Flights included
  • Rail included
  • Full board dining
  • 5 included experiences
  • Visit 3 castles adorned with festive decor
  • Enjoy a musical performance in Vernon Cathedral
  • Explore Paris and the Christmas markets
Save on select December 2026 departures | Limited availability
Save on select December 2026 departures | Limited availability
Koblenz City overlooking the Moselle River before sunset in Germany

River Cruise

New Year on the Rhine River Cruise

  • Germany
  • 5* ships
  • Flights included
  • Rail included
  • Full board including New Year's Eve Gala dinner and New Year’s Brunch
  • 7 included experiences plus New Year’s Eve celebrations on board
Save on select December 2026 departures | Limited availability
Save on select December 2026 departures | Limited availability

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24/7 access to UK based team

Our UK-based team are on hand from the moment you book to the day you return home. If plans ever need adjusting while you’re away, you can reach us at any time via our 24/7 emergency number – real people, ready to help.

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Book early, confident in the knowledge it will be our lowest price. In the 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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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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Happiness guaranteed

You’re always protected by our Happiness Guarantee. If, by day two of your holiday, things aren’t feeling quite right, we’ll bring you home with a full refund. It’s our Happiness Guarantee.