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River Cruises in Spring

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River cruising is a treat all year round. But there’s something about the spring that makes it feel that little bit more special...

Enjoy the blush of spring on one of Europe’s most stunning waterways. Leave your jackets inside your cosy cabin or suite and head out on deck to relax in the milder temperatures of March, April and May. You could pass vine-covered hillsides producing world-renowned wines, and fields covered in a fragrant carpet of lavender fields along the Rhône. Visit the City of Love - the French capital, Paris - on a cruise through the heart of Normandy or meander through deepest Provence, to Arles (a city so beautiful it inspired Van Gogh, who painted his famous ‘Sunflowers’ piece here). Perhaps marvel at the Dutch bulb fields in thriving bursts of purple and yellows during a 5-day trip on the Dutch waterways.

The Douro region in Portugal is another place thriving in the Spring. Sit on the sundeck as medieval villages pass you by and stop at vineyards and taste some superb wines. It's quite quiet this time of year too – hint, hint – making it all that more relaxing. Or drift down the Danube, following in Mozart’s footsteps into the show-stopping heart of Vienna and finishing off your tour in the Pearl of the Danube (Budapest), enjoying an evening Gala dinner topped with a Hungarian folklore show accompanied by an after-dinner digestif. Egészségedre (cheers)! 

Unbeatable value, which always includes

  • Direct flights from a choice of UK airports with no regional supplements & transfers
  • Return international train travel and transfers available on select holidays
  • Five-star ships with impeccable on-board service
  • Itinerary curated by Riviera experts
  • Spacious cabins with windows
  • Insightful excursions & visits every day with local guides
  • Expert Riviera Cruise Director & Concierge looking after you throughout
  • Evening entertainment from quizzes to impressive performers
  • Onboard spa & wellness facilities
  • Onboard lounge, bar & restaurant
  • Delicious full board dining, plus Chef's Dinner
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • 20kg+ luggage allowance
  • 24/7 support from our UK-based team

Put a spring in your step with these river cruises

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Temple of Augustus and Livia in Vienne, France

River Cruise

History and Art of the Rhône

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  • France
  • 5* ships
  • Flights included
  • Rail included
  • Full board dining
  • 12 included experiences
  • Return Eurostar, TGV & transfers
  • Visit historic Avignon
  • See remarkable Roman ruins
  • A walking tour of Van Gogh's Arles
An image of two ships crossing the Seine River, during the day

River Cruise

Paris & Seine Discovery River Cruise

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  • France
  • 5* ship
  • Flights included
  • Rail included
  • Full board, plus Chef’s Dinner
  • 2 included experiences
  • Return Eurostar, TGV & transfers
Feldberg Mountain, Germany, with views of distant Hills and Forests under a blue cloudy sky
Pretty bridge across a waterways of Strasbourg, capital city of the Alsace region, France
Church, houses and vineyards with the Rhein river in Assmanshausen, Germany
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

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

Our spring River Cruises Video

From the colourful bulbfields of Amsterdam to the tranquillity of Monet’s Garden, there’s lots to choose from when it comes to river cruises next spring.

 

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Why take a spring river cruise with us?

From the colourful bulbfields of Amsterdam to the tranquillity of Monet’s Garden, there’s lots to choose from when it comes to river cruises next spring.

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A view over a canal from a bridge with bicycles, boats and the Westerkerk in the back, Amsterdam.

The 5 Best River Cruises to Enjoy in Spring

Discover the ideal river cruises for spring - see the bulbfields of the Netherlands bloom, the sun shining in Portugal or the shimmering blue water of the Danube.

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Field of pink tulips in front of a typical Dutch windmill

Spring Cruising Guide to the Dutch Waterways

What to expect on a Dutch waterways river cruise – from first-class dining to luxury cabins – plus what to pack and wear.

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An image of two ships crossing the Seine River, during the day

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