River cruise ship on the Douro River, Portugal
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River cruising

Glide through the heart of Europe and beyond, docking in town centres with new scenery every day.

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Why we love it

Unpack once, wake up somewhere new

River cruising is the easiest way to see a lot without feeling rushed. Ships are small, usually carrying between 100 and 200 guests, and they tie up right in the middle of town, so you can step off after breakfast and be in the old quarter within minutes.

Most river cruises include guided excursions, wine with dinner and Wi-Fi, and the scenery does the rest. We'll help you choose the river, the season and the line that suits your style, from relaxed and classic to boutique and indulgent.

Germany & France

The Rhine and Moselle

Castles, vineyards and half-timbered towns, from Amsterdam to Basel. In December, it's all about the Christmas markets.

Christmas Markets on the Rhine →

Central Europe

The Danube

Vienna, Budapest and the Wachau Valley, with grand cities and pretty river towns in between.

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Portugal

The Douro

Terraced vineyards, port wine lodges and quintas, one of Europe's most beautiful river valleys.

Northern Portugal from the river up →

France

The Seine and Rhône

Paris and Normandy, or Burgundy and Provence, with food and wine at every stop.

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Asia

The Mekong

Vietnam and Cambodia by river, with floating markets, villages and the temples of Angkor.

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Africa

The Nile

Luxor to Aswan past ancient temples, a journey travellers have made for thousands of years.

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Stories to get you started

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A river ship on the Douro at Porto, the city's houses climbing the hill behind Portugal Northern Portugal from the river up Read the story →

Featured voyage

Sail with us this season

Christmas Markets on the Rhine

AmaWaterways · 7 nights

Christmas Markets on the Rhine

Amsterdam to Basel through Germany, France and Switzerland, with festive markets in every port.

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River cruise lines

The lines we book

From relaxed and classic to boutique and indulgent, we'll match you to the right line.

River cruising

APT

Australian-owned luxury river cruising across Europe, with all-inclusive itineraries.

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Frontier by Design

Let's plan your river cruise

Tell us which river you're dreaming of and how you like to travel. Your advisor will choose the line, the ship and the cabin, and arrange flights and hotels either side.

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