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River Cruises Under £3,000pp

Exceptional cruises, unforgettable moments - all under £3,000 per person.

Enjoy exceptional value with Riviera. Our river cruises include so much as standard, backed by our Price Promise and Happiness Guarantee, so you always know what you’re paying for. With a range of European river cruises priced under £3,000pp, finding a high‑quality holiday that fits your budget is simple and reassuring.

Explore all European river cruises under £3,000pp

  • Germany
  • 5* ships
  • Flights included
  • Rail included
  • Full board dining & Chef's dinner
  • 5 included experiences
  • Live performance of Rhenish folk music and dance
Plan ahead, save 10% on 2027 & 2028 holidays.
Plan ahead, save 10% on 2027 & 2028 holidays.

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
Plan ahead, save 10% on 2027 & 2028 holidays.
Plan ahead, save 10% on 2027 & 2028 holidays.
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 boutique ship
Upper deck cabins at middle deck prices on select Oct '26
Upper deck cabins at middle deck prices on select Oct '26
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
  • Our most popular River Cruise
Upper deck cabins at middle deck prices on select Oct '26
Upper deck cabins at middle deck prices on select Oct '26
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

River Cruise

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
Plan ahead, save 10% on 2027 & 2028 holidays.
Plan ahead, save 10% on 2027 & 2028 holidays.
The Seine river with Alexandre III bridge and Eiffel Tower in the background
Les Andelys commune, an old Norman village located in northern French, Normandy
Old Harbour of Honfleur, France, featuring colourful fishing boats
The old Mill of Vernon, above the Seine river, France

River Cruise

The Seine, Paris and Normandy River Cruise

  • France
  • 5* ship
  • Flights included
  • Rail included
  • Full board
  • 10 included experiences
Upper deck cabins at middle deck prices on select Oct '26
Upper deck cabins at middle deck prices on select Oct '26

And there’s more…

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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