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231 River Cruises (5,351 River Cruise Departures)
5 Day Christmastime in Alsace & Germany (Southbound) with Avalon River Cruises
River Cruise
 (3)

5 Days Frankfurt to Basel
Cruise Line: Avalon River Cruises
Ships: Avalon Illumination, Avalon Tranquility II, Avalon Vista
Departures: Dec 2026 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Rhine
Visit: Germany, Switzerland
Exclusive Savings
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River View
$2,783
Balcony
$3,238
Suite
$4,454
From
US$2,195
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7 Day Christmastime on the Danube (Eastbound) with Avalon River Cruises
River Cruise
 (3)

7 Days Nuremberg to Vienna
Cruise Line: Avalon River Cruises
Ships: Avalon Expression, Avalon Imagery II (+5 more), Avalon Impression, Avalon Passion, Avalon Tranquility II, Avalon Visionary, Avalon Vista
Departures: Dec 2026 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Danube
Visit: Germany, Austria
Exclusive Savings
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River View
$3,239
Balcony
$4,400
Suite
$6,447
From
US$2,837
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7 Day Christmastime on the Danube (Westbound) with Avalon River Cruises
River Cruise
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7 Days Vienna to Nuremberg
Cruise Line: Avalon River Cruises
Ships: Avalon Expression, Avalon Illumination (+6 more), Avalon Imagery II, Avalon Impression, Avalon Passion, Avalon Tranquility II, Avalon Visionary, Avalon Vista
Departures: Dec 2026 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Danube
Visit: Austria, Germany
Exclusive Savings
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-
River View
$3,077
Balcony
$4,400
Suite
$6,447
From
US$2,837
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10 Day Classic Egypt with Nile Cruise with Explore Worldwide
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10 Days Cairo to Luxor
Operated By: Explore Worldwide
Departures: Mar 2026 to Dec 2026
Rivers: Nile
Visit: Egypt
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US$1,650
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12 Day Wonders of Ancient Egypt (Winter) with Trafalgar
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12 Days Cairo to Cairo
Operated By: Trafalgar
Departures: Jan 2026 to Oct 2027
Rivers: Nile
Visit: Egypt
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From
US$3,899
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9 Day Best of Egypt (Winter) with Trafalgar
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9 Days Cairo to Cairo
Operated By: Trafalgar
Departures: Jan 2026 to Oct 2027
Rivers: Nile
Visit: Egypt
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US$3,352
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8 Day Christmas Markets on the Rhine with Emerald Cruises
River Cruise
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8 Days Amsterdam to Basel
Cruise Line: Emerald Cruises
Ships: Emerald Astra, Emerald Destiny
Departures: Dec 2026 to Dec 2026
Rivers: Rhine
Visit: Holland, Germany, France, Switzerland
Early Payment Discount
Exclusive Savings
Inside
-
River View
$3,498
Balcony
$4,517
Suite
$6,893
From
US$3,498
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8 Day Christmas on the Rhine with Viking River Cruises
River Cruise
 (2)

8 Days Basel to Amsterdam
Cruise Line: Viking River Cruises
Ships: Viking Alruna, Viking Annar (+27 more), Viking Baldur, Viking Bragi, Viking Dagur, Viking Egdir, Viking Einar, Viking Eir, Viking Fulla, Viking Gefjon, Viking Gersemi, Viking Haki, Viking Halogi, Viking Hervor, Viking Hlin, Viking Hnoss, Viking Kara, Viking Laga, Viking Mani, Viking Mimir, Viking Ran, Viking Rolf, Viking Rota, Viking Sigrun, Viking Sigyn, Viking Sjofn, Viking Tialfi, Viking Tir, Viking Vali
Departures: Nov 2026 to Dec 2028
Rivers: Rhine
Visit: Switzerland, Germany, France, Holland
Viking $999 Air Deal
Inside
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River View
$2,799
Balcony
$3,299
Suite
$5,999
From
US$2,799
Per Person
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19 Day Explore Egypt & Jordan with Intrepid Travel
River Cruise
 (2)

19 Days Cairo to Amman
Operated By: Intrepid Travel
Departures: Feb 2026 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Nile
Visit: Egypt, Jordan
Exclusive Savings
From
US$5,439
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6 Day Festive Season in the Heart of Germany with Avalon River Cruises
River Cruise
 (2)

6 Days Frankfurt to Nuremberg
Cruise Line: Avalon River Cruises
Ships: Avalon Imagery II, Avalon Tranquility II
Departures: Dec 2026 to Dec 2026
Rivers: Main
Visit: Germany
Exclusive Savings
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River View
$2,804
Balcony
$4,107
Suite
-
From
US$2,804
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8 Day Mekong Discovery (Southbound) with Avalon River Cruises
River Cruise
 (2)

8 Days Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minh City
Cruise Line: Avalon River Cruises
Ship: Avalon Saigon
Departures: Feb 2026 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Mekong
Visit: Cambodia, Vietnam
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River View
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-
Suite
$3,177
From
US$3,177
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12 Day Splendours of Egypt & the Nile with Uniworld River Cruises
River Cruise
 (2)

12 Days Cairo to Cairo
Cruise Line: Uniworld River Cruises
Ships: River Tosca, S.S. Sphinx
Departures: Mar 2026 to Dec 2026
Rivers: Nile
Visit: Egypt
The 50th Anniversary Sale
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River View
-
Balcony
$5,711
Suite
$6,316
From
US$5,711
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12 Day Splendours of Egypt (Winter) with Insight Vacations
River Cruise
 (2)

12 Days Cairo to Cairo
Operated By: Insight Vacations
Departures: Jan 2026 to Mar 2027
Rivers: Nile
Visit: Egypt
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From
US$5,032
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15 Day Timeless Wonders of Vietnam, Cambodia & the Mekong with Uniworld River Cruises
River Cruise
 (2)

15 Days Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City
Cruise Line: Uniworld River Cruises
Ship: Mekong Jewel
Departures: Mar 2026 to Dec 2026
Rivers: Mekong
Visit: Vietnam, Cambodia
The 50th Anniversary Sale
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River View
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Balcony
-
Suite
$5,385
From
US$5,385
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13 Day Treasures of the Mekong with Scenic
River Cruise
 (2)

13 Days Ho Chi Minh City to Siem Reap
Cruise Line: Scenic
Ships: Scenic Spirit
Departures: Jan 2026 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Mekong
Visit: Vietnam, Cambodia
Early Booking Savings
Wave Offer
Exclusive Savings
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River View
-
Balcony
$6,295
Suite
$8,162
From
US$6,295
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9 Day Amazon Riverboat Adventure In Depth with G Adventures
River Cruise
 (1)

9 Days Lima to Lima
Operated By: G Adventures
Departures: Mar 2026 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Amazon
Visit: Peru
Great Adventure Sale
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From
US$2,817
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8 Day Belgian Holiday Markets with Uniworld River Cruises
New ReleaseRiver Cruise
 (1)

8 Days Brussels to Brussels
Cruise Line: Uniworld River Cruises
Ships: S.S. Elisabeth, S.S. Victoria
Departures: Dec 2026 to Dec 2027
Visit: Belgium, Holland
Exclusive Savings
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River View
-
Balcony
$3,600
Suite
$6,633
From
US$3,600
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13 Day Cairo, Cruise & Coast with On The Go Tours
River Cruise
 (1)

13 Days Cairo to Cairo
Operated By: On The Go Tours
Departures: Jan 2026 to Apr 2027
Rivers: Nile
Visit: Egypt
Exclusive Savings
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US$2,788
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21 Day Christmas & New Year with Paris & Prague with Scenic
River Cruise
 (1)

21 Days Paris to Prague
Cruise Line: Scenic
Ships: Scenic Amber, Scenic Jade, Scenic Jasper
Departures: Dec 2026 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Rhine, Main, Danube
Visit: France, Holland, Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, Czech Republic
Early Booking Savings
Exclusive Savings
Inside
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River View
$10,440
Balcony
$13,399
Suite
$16,406
From
US$10,440
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7 Day Christmas Cruise on the Danube with Amadeus River Cruises
New ReleaseRiver Cruise
 (1)

7 Days Passau to Passau
Cruise Line: Amadeus River Cruises
Ships: Amadeus Imperial, Amadeus Nova
Departures: Dec 2026 to Dec 2026
Rivers: Danube
Visit: Germany, Austria, Slovakia
Inside
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River View
$1,965
Balcony
$2,372
Suite
$3,445
From
US$1,965
Per Person
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8 Day Christmas Markets Along the Danube - Eastbound with Tauck
River Cruise
 (1)

8 Days Nuremberg to Vienna
Cruise Line: Tauck
Departures: Nov 2027 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Danube
Visit: Germany, Austria
Inside
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River View
$4,190
Balcony
$4,490
Suite
$5,990
From
US$4,190
Per Person
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15 Day Christmas Markets of Europe with Emerald Cruises
River Cruise
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15 Days Budapest to Amsterdam
Cruise Line: Emerald Cruises
Ships: Emerald Luna, Emerald Sun
Departures: Nov 2026 to Dec 2026
Rivers: Danube, Main, Rhine
Visit: Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Germany, Holland
Early Payment Discount
Exclusive Savings
Inside
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River View
$5,183
Balcony
$7,220
Suite
$11,682
From
US$5,183
Save 7,637
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16 Day Christmastime from Vienna to Basel with Avalon River Cruises
River Cruise
 (1)

16 Days Vienna to Basel
Cruise Line: Avalon River Cruises
Ships: Avalon Imagery II, Avalon Vista
Departure: 03 December 2027
Rivers: Danube, Main, Rhine
Visit: Austria, Germany, France, Switzerland
Exclusive Savings
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River View
$9,753
Balcony
$14,073
Suite
$17,774
From
US$9,753
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11 Day Classic Prague & Christmas Markets on the Danube with Emerald Cruises
River Cruise
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11 Days Prague to Budapest
Cruise Line: Emerald Cruises
Ships: Emerald Destiny, Emerald Sky, Emerald Star
Departures: Nov 2026 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Danube
Visit: Czech Republic, Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary
Early Payment Discount
Exclusive Savings
Inside
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River View
$4,080
Balcony
$5,099
Suite
$7,475
From
US$4,080
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8 Day Colors of Provence with AmaWaterways
New ReleaseRiver Cruise
 (1)

8 Days Arles to Lyon
Cruise Line: AmaWaterways
Ship: AmaKristina
Departures: Oct 2026 to Oct 2027
Rivers: Rhône
Visit: France
Exclusive Savings
Inside
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River View
$2,985
Balcony
$4,040
Suite
$6,824
From
US$2,985
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8 Day Danube Holiday Markets with Uniworld River Cruises
River Cruise
 (1)

8 Days Passau to Budapest
Cruise Line: Uniworld River Cruises
Ship: S.S. Maria Theresa
Departures: Nov 2026 to Dec 2026
Rivers: Danube
Visit: Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary
Exclusive Savings
Inside
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River View
$5,337
Balcony
$6,297
Suite
$10,425
From
US$5,337
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12 Day Egypt Experience with Intrepid Travel
River Cruise
 (1)

12 Days Cairo to Cairo
Operated By: Intrepid Travel
Departures: Feb 2026 to Dec 2028
Rivers: Nile
Visit: Egypt
Exclusive Savings
From
US$3,152
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8 Day Enchanting Rhine with AmaWaterways
New ReleaseRiver Cruise
 (1)

8 Days Basel to Amsterdam
Cruise Line: AmaWaterways
Ships: AmaCerto, AmaLucia (+5 more), AmaPrima, AmaSiena, AmaSofia, AmaStella, AmaViola
Departures: Feb 2026 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Rhine
Visit: Switzerland, France, Germany, Holland
Exclusive Savings
Inside
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River View
$1,959
Balcony
$3,062
Suite
$5,942
From
US$1,959
Save 1,388
Per Person
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24 Day Essence of Cambodia, Vietnam & Luxury Mekong with Scenic
River Cruise
 (1)

24 Days Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City
Cruise Line: Scenic
Ship: Scenic Spirit
Departures: Aug 2026 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Mekong
Visit: Vietnam, Cambodia
Early Booking Savings
Wave Offer
Exclusive Savings
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River View
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Balcony
$10,602
Suite
$13,492
From
US$10,602
Save 10,183
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8 Day European Holiday Markets with Uniworld River Cruises
River Cruise
 (1)

8 Days Vienna to Nuremberg
Cruise Line: Uniworld River Cruises
Ships: S.S. Beatrice, S.S. Emilie
Departures: Nov 2026 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Danube
Visit: Austria, Germany
Exclusive Savings
Inside
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River View
$4,329
Balcony
$5,625
Suite
$7,872
From
US$4,329
Save 697
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