Featured Itineraries

European River Cruise Itineraries, Dates & Pricing

Curated by Melissa Yetter, CLIA Certified Cruise Counselor

A selection of the most popular sailings on Europe's great rivers — the Danube, Rhine, Moselle, Douro, and Seine — with typical departure seasons, starting price ranges, and cabin options. Pricing is per person based on double occupancy and changes with promotions and availability; request a quote for live rates and exact dates.

The Danube

The classic first river cruise — Vienna, Budapest, the Wachau Valley, and charming Bavarian towns along one legendary waterway.

Classic Danube: Budapest to Vilshofen (or reverse)

7 nights · From ~$3,500 per person

Typical dates
Weekly departures April–December; Christmas market sailings late November–December
Cruise lines
AmaWaterways, Viking, Tauck, Riverside
Cabin options
Window stateroom, French balcony, twin balcony, suites

Grand Danube: Budapest to Bucharest

14 nights · From ~$6,500 per person

Typical dates
Select departures May–October
Cruise lines
AmaWaterways, Viking
Cabin options
French balcony, twin balcony, suites

Danube Christmas Markets

7 nights · From ~$3,800 per person

Typical dates
Late November–December; sells out 12–18 months ahead
Cruise lines
AmaWaterways, Viking, Tauck, Scenic
Cabin options
Window stateroom, French balcony, suites

The Rhine

Castles, vineyards, and storybook towns between Amsterdam and Basel — including the UNESCO-listed Rhine Gorge.

Rhine Getaway: Amsterdam to Basel (or reverse)

7–8 nights · From ~$3,400 per person

Typical dates
Weekly departures March–December
Cruise lines
Viking, AmaWaterways, Scenic, Riverside
Cabin options
Window stateroom, French balcony, veranda, suites

Rhine & Moselle: Luxembourg to Amsterdam

10 nights · From ~$4,800 per person

Typical dates
Select departures April–October
Cruise lines
Viking, AmaWaterways
Cabin options
French balcony, twin balcony, suites

Rhine Christmas Markets

7–8 nights · From ~$3,700 per person

Typical dates
Late November–December
Cruise lines
Viking, Scenic, Tauck
Cabin options
Window stateroom, French balcony, suites

The Moselle

A quieter, more intimate river of steep Riesling vineyards and half-timbered villages — usually combined with the Rhine.

Rhine & Moselle Delights

10–12 nights · From ~$5,200 per person

Typical dates
Select departures May–October
Cruise lines
AmaWaterways
Cabin options
French balcony, twin balcony, suites

Paris to the Swiss Alps (Moselle & Rhine)

12 nights (cruise + land) · From ~$6,000 per person

Typical dates
Select departures April–October
Cruise lines
Viking
Cabin options
Window stateroom, French balcony, veranda

The Douro

Portugal's golden valley of terraced vineyards and port wine — boutique ships and unhurried pacing from Porto.

Enticing Douro: Roundtrip Porto

7 nights · From ~$3,900 per person

Typical dates
Weekly departures March–November
Cruise lines
AmaWaterways, Viking
Cabin options
Window stateroom, balcony stateroom, suites

Douro with Lisbon extension

10–11 nights (cruise + land) · From ~$5,000 per person

Typical dates
Select departures March–November
Cruise lines
AmaWaterways, Scenic
Cabin options
Balcony stateroom, suites

The Seine

Roundtrip from Paris to the Normandy coast — Monet's gardens, Rouen's medieval lanes, and the D-Day beaches.

Paris & Normandy: Roundtrip Paris

7–8 nights · From ~$3,600 per person

Typical dates
Weekly departures March–November
Cruise lines
Viking, AmaWaterways, Tauck, Scenic
Cabin options
Window stateroom, French balcony, suites

Seine with Paris & London extensions

10–12 nights (cruise + land) · From ~$5,800 per person

Typical dates
Select departures April–October
Cruise lines
Viking, Tauck
Cabin options
French balcony, suites

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