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An aerial shot of the Porto Cathedrals next to the Douro River, Portugal

Summer River Cruises

Make the most of the summer sun with a relaxing river cruise along some of the most beautiful waterways in Europe and beyond.

Imagine soaking up glorious summer weather on the Sun Deck, mingling with like‑minded travellers over a glass of wine, or cooling off with a dip in the splash pool as the river carries you towards your next destination.

Set sail on a European river cruise with everything included. With all‑inclusive drinks on board, regional flights, Eurostar options, and a expert Cruise Director and Cruise Host on hand. The kind of things that make travel simpler.

Unbeatable value

which always includes

  • Direct flights & transfers
  • Five-star ships with impeccable on-board service
  • Itinerary curated by Riviera experts
  • Insightful excursions & visits every day with local guides
  • Expert Riviera Cruise Director & Cruise Host looking after you throughout
  • Evening entertainment from quizzes to impressive performers
  • Onboard restaurant, bar & lounge, spa & wellness facilities, plus free Wi-Fi
  • Delicious full board dining, plus Chef's Dinner
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • 20kg+ checked luggage
  • 24/7 support from our UK-based team
  • All-inclusive drinks package

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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
  • 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
Panoramic view of lavender filed in Valensole, Provence, France
  • France
  • 5* ships
  • Flights included
  • Rail included
  • Full board dining
  • Free all-inclusive drinks package
  • 11 included experiences
Save up to £750pp on selected 2027 departures | Limited availability
Save up to £750pp on selected 2027 departures | Limited availability
The old bridge in Heidelberg city and colourful evening sky in Germany
View of Rüdesheim am Rhein through vineyards. Rhine Valley, Germany
  • France, Germany
  • 5* ships
  • Flights included
  • Rail included
  • Full board dining
  • Free all-inclusive drinks package
  • 10 included experiences
Save up to £750pp on selected 2027 departures | Limited availability
Save up to £750pp on selected 2027 departures | Limited availability

Spend your summer castle-spotting along the Rhine, or exploring the UNESCO-listed wine terraces of the Douro Valley. Choose a French river cruise to follow the Seine from Paris into the heart of Normandy, or sail the Rhône. Perhaps the Danube calls instead, weaving its way between remarkable capitals – Belgrade, Bratislava, Budapest and Vienna.

And Europe isn’t your only option. Travel further afield on a journey along the Mekong, uncovering the enduring cultures and traditions of Vietnam and Cambodia from the water.

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