Travel Update

Read the latest information on Rhine and Danube water levels.

Travel Update

An update on European river conditions

For latest updates on affected sailings, itinerary changes and cancellations across our European river cruise programme, please see our River Cruise Travel Updates

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Church, houses and vineyards with the Rhein river in Assmanshausen, Germany
Rheinstein Castle partially concealed by the surrounding forests, on a valley leading down to River Rhine

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Rhine Gorge & Cologne Discovery River Cruise

  • Germany
  • 5* ships
  • Flights included
  • Rail included
  • Full board dining
  • Free all-inclusive drinks package
  • 4 Included experiences
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Enchanting Rhine and Yuletide Markets River Cruise

  • Germany
  • 5* ships
  • Flights included
  • Rail included
  • Full board dining & Chef's dinner
  • Free all-inclusive drinks package
  • 5 included experiences
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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
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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

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Douro, Porto and Salamanca River Cruise

  • Portugal, Spain
  • 5* ships
  • Flights included
  • Full board dining
  • Free all-inclusive drinks package
  • 8 visits & tours
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Koblenz City overlooking the Moselle River before sunset in Germany

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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
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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

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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
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St. Stephen's Cathedral basked in the glow of evening streetlights, Vienna
Entrance of Buda district at sunrise with colourful sky in Budapest, Hungary
View of Bratislava Castle from the river under a colour evening sky

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New Year on the Danube River Cruise

  • Austria, Hungary, Slovakia
  • 5* ships
  • Flights included
  • 6 included experiences plus New Year’s Eve celebrations on board
  • Full board including New Year's Eve Gala dinner
  • Live classical music recital
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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

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Rhine Cruise to Switzerland

  • France, Germany, Switzerland
  • 5* ships
  • Flights included
  • Rail included
  • Full board (except one lunch if choosing the full day excursion)
  • Free all-inclusive drinks package
  • 10 included experiences
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July & August 2026 River Cruises

Up to £500 of free extras with July & August river cruises, including door‑to‑door travel, no surcharges and more.

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Other 2026 River Cruises

Secure your place with just a £99pp deposit and look forward to relaxing on board. Our 2026 river cruises are filling fast — book now to avoid missing out.

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Free All-inclusive Drinks

Get a free all‑inclusive drinks package on all 2026 & 2027 European river cruises. Explore Europe’s most beautiful rivers in luxury, with sunset cocktails and unforgettable views.

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