Explore Europe River Cruises

Your guide to river cruise along the rivers of Europe including the latest releases, insights, exclusive deals and expert travelling tips.
APT's River Cruising Revolution: Introducing Solara and Ostara
12th November 2026
APT's River Cruising Revolution: Introducing Solara and Ostara

Welcome to the future of luxury river cruising, where elegance and environmental consciousness sail hand in hand. APT, a name synonymous with unparalleled travel experiences, is set to elevate your river cruising dreams to new heights in 2025. As Australia's most outstanding global tour...

10 Best River Cruises in Europe
12th November 2025
10 Best River Cruises in Europe

Travel, like art, is viewed differently by everyone. Chances are you’ve found yourself in a gallery staring blankly at a painting, your head on a slight angle, trying to see what all the fuss is about. The person next to you may have been in complete awe. Travel is no different. ‘Best’ is...

European River Cruises for Families
22nd October 2025
European River Cruises for Families

Looking for a family holiday in Europe that ticks off a few destinations? You are probably not thinking about a river cruise but there are plenty of reasons why you should explore a European river cruise as a holiday option for your family. You all want to have a holiday, you all want to relax...

Egypt & Jordan with Travelmarvel
22nd October 2025
Egypt & Jordan with Travelmarvel

Set on the crossroads of Africa and Arabia, both Egypt and Jordan are timeless kingdoms which hold a myriad of wonders. With Travelmarvel, prepare to unearth a world of intrigue, in which towering pyramids, sand-covered tombs, medieval bazaars and ancient Pharaonic temples await. Enjoy a...

A Quick Guide to Choosing Your Amsterdam to Budapest River Cruise
22nd October 2025
A Quick Guide to Choosing Your Amsterdam to Budapest River Cruise

An Amsterdam to Budapest river cruise is one of the most popular European itineraries out there, particularly for first timers. Being a well loved route, plenty of river cruise lines bring you carefully curated journeys along the Rhine, Main and Danube Rivers. Their offerings can be quite...

Magnificent Europe River Cruise with Avalon Waterways
21st October 2025
Magnificent Europe River Cruise with Avalon Waterways

Currently the most popular river cruise itinerary with Global Journeys is Avalon Waterways’ 15 Day Magnificent Europe voyage. This itinerary encompasses the Rhine, Main and Danube Rivers and showcases the regions they twist and turn through. Some of the highlights along the way include a...

Active Discovery River Cruises with Avalon Waterways
21st October 2025
Active Discovery River Cruises with Avalon Waterways

Avalon Waterways gives travellers more options to get hands on and actively discover the regions they visit. The Active Discovery collection of European river cruises is crafted to offer guests more ways to engage with the world around them and is full of interactive activities and adventures....

Explore Europe's Historic Rivers with Viking
29th August 2025
Explore Europe's Historic Rivers with Viking

Viking is a highly awarded river cruise line — and with good reason. Boasting an impressive fleet of state-of-the-art river vessels, they offer an incredible range of scenic voyages along the waterways of Central Europe, Portugal and Russia, with bespoke itineraries designed to immerse you in...

Viking’s 2020 River Cruise Release Offers and New Itineraries
29th August 2025
Viking’s 2020 River Cruise Release Offers and New Itineraries

Viking have just released their 2020 River cruising program with some new look itineraries. To celebrate the brochure release Viking have a range of offers for guests on select itineraries, including some of Viking’s most popular itineraries. One new itinerary we want to bring to your...

Visit Portugal: Highlights of Douro River Cruising
22nd July 2025
Visit Portugal: Highlights of Douro River Cruising

The Douro River runs through northern Portugal and into Spain, with river cruises typically sailing to and from Porto, with the option of city stays either side of the cruise. These stays often include time in either Lisbon, Madrid and even Barcelona. For guests embarking on a river cruise,...

5 Reasons to Book a Suite with Uniworld
16th June 2025
5 Reasons to Book a Suite with Uniworld

Each suite in Uniworld’s award-winning European fleet of floating boutique hotels is a masterpiece. With handcrafted furniture, bespoke design schemes, Savoir of England beds, original artwork, luxurious Hermes bath products and fresh cookies delivered daily you know your comfort is top of...

Seven Dining Experiences You'll Love
29th May 2025
Seven Dining Experiences You'll Love

Dining lies at the heart of life aboard APT’s new-generation river ships, Solara and Ostara. Across six distinctive venues – plus indulgent in-suite service – every menu celebrates the seasons and the regions you sail through, ensuring each bite feels authentically European. “We created each...

Travel Advice Regarding Europe Floods
8th October 2024
Travel Advice Regarding Europe Floods

High Water Levels Impact European River Cruises: What You Need to Know Planning a river cruise through Europe or about to embark on one? Recent flooding has affected several cruise itineraries on the Danube and Rhine rivers. Here's a summary of the situation and how it might affect your...

Celebrate France! Lyon: Gastronomic Capital of the World
9th July 2024
Celebrate France! Lyon: Gastronomic Capital of the World

To celebrate France Month, Scenic is shining a spotlight on their collection of luxury France river cruises. Not only do these itineraries explore the rich history and culture of each region, they focus on the gastronomic excellence just waiting to be experienced by guests, onboard and ashore....

River Cruising in Portugal
20th February 2024
River Cruising in Portugal

The Douro River winds its way from the city of Porto where the river spills into the Atlantic Ocean onward east to Spain, carving out the stunning Douro Valley in its wake. Wine has been produced in this basin by the traditional landholders for some 2,000 years and it has been listed as a...

Best Europe River Cruises for Seniors
14th December 2023
Best Europe River Cruises for Seniors

River cruising offers an incredible travel experience for people in all stages of life but is particularly popular among seniors. Part of this appeal lies in the ease with which you can have extraordinary experiences on a river cruise – unpack once, let someone else take care of the details,...

Burgundy & Provence by River
13th November 2023
Burgundy & Provence by River

Journey through Burgundy and Provence on a scenic river cruise along the Saône and Rhône rivers. This extraordinary journey is filled with remarkable food, world-class wines, and a deep dive into history. Discover the highlights of this remarkable region and explore your next river cruise...

Bordeaux's Waterways & Wine
7th November 2023
Bordeaux's Waterways & Wine

Nestled in the southwest of France, lies Bordeaux - a region renowned for its gastronomic prowess and world-class wines. Be treated to breathtaking views of lush vineyards, historic châteaux, and charming villages that dot the landscape. With a unique blend of natural beauty and culinary...

Sailing Along the Seine
7th November 2023
Sailing Along the Seine

Embarking on a river cruise along the Seine is the perfect way to explore the heart of Paris and the northwest region of France. Offering travellers a unique and unforgettable journey, you’ll cruise through the Parisian cityscape to a backdrop of iconic landmarks. Further up river you'll...

Cam and Fran's Paris to Normandy River Cruise on Uniworld's Joie de Vivre
30th October 2023
Cam and Fran's Paris to Normandy River Cruise on Uniworld's Joie de Vivre

I think that Spring is a wonderful time of year to visit Paris. The days are sunny and warm with just enough nip in the air to wear a nice coat (living on the Sunshine Coast makes coat wearing a rare treat!) and the city and parks are coming to life with spring flowers and blossoms. So I was...

5 Reasons to River Cruise Europe Solo
29th June 2022
5 Reasons to River Cruise Europe Solo

The thought of solo travel for some can be exhilarating, and for others it can often be daunting. There are many ways to travel Europe solo and river cruising is one of the best. Here are some reasons why. Travel solo, but not alone Some people travel solo because they like to be...