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River Cruises

Unpack once and wake up somewhere new — small ships, storybook towns, and docking right in the heart of the action. From Europe's great rivers to the Nile, the Mekong and Colombia's Magdalena, river cruising is a Cruise Boys® specialty.

WHY RIVER

The destination comes to you

Intimate ships, largely all-inclusive fares, and a front-row seat to some of the world's most beautiful stretches of water. A completely different feel from a big ocean ship.

Dock in the heart of town
Rivers run through city centers, so you step off within walking distance of the old town — no tenders.

Largely all-inclusive
A daily guided excursion, meals, and wine and beer with lunch and dinner are typically included.

Scenic all day
Sail past castles, vineyards and villages by daylight — the passing landscape is half the trip.

Small & personal
Roughly 100–200 guests — a crew that learns your name and a relaxed, social pace.

THE LINES WE BOOK MOST

Viking & AmaWaterways

Two of the finest river lines — and a good way to understand the two ends of the river-cruise personality.

Viking

The best-known river line in the world — "the thinking person's cruise." Understated Scandinavian design, strictly adults-only (no guests under 18), no casinos, and a near-identical fleet of Longships so the experience is consistent every time.

Calm, refined, culturally focused — adults only

One included excursion in every port; wine & beer with meals; free Wi-Fi

AmaWaterways

Family-owned, warm, and food-forward, with more than 25 ships. Celebrated dining (a member of La Chaîne des Rôtisseurs), a fleet of bikes on board, and the ActiveAma program of guided hikes and rides for travelers who like to get out and move.

Standout dining & wine; bikes, hiking & wellness

Multiple excursion choices; a livelier, social atmosphere

BEYOND EUROPE

Rivers around the world

River cruising isn't only the Danube and the Rhine.

The Nile

Egypt · temples & tombs

The Mekong

Vietnam & Cambodia

The Magdalena

Colombia · new on AmaWaterways

Africa

Chobe & safari pairings

AmaWaterways' AmaMagdalena and AmaMelodia sail seven-night Colombia itineraries between Cartagena and Barranquilla.

THE LUXURY END

All-inclusive & ultra-luxury river lines

Prefer butlers and top-suite touches? We book the luxury river lines too.

Scenic — all-inclusive luxury, butler service in every suite, e-bikes and included excursions

Emerald — contemporary Star-Ships with an indoor heated pool

Celebrity River Cruises — brand-new for 2027 on the Rhine & Danube

Uniworld — boutique, individually designed ships and all-inclusive fares

Riverside Luxury Cruises — ultra-luxury, butler service and premium inclusions

Tauck — famously all-inclusive, with private events and pre-cruise hotel

WHERE & WHEN

The great rivers & the best seasons

Not sure which river or when to go? That's exactly what we're here for.

Danube & Rhine

Christmas Markets · Nov–Dec

Holland & Belgium

Tulip Time · spring

The Douro

Portugal's wine country

The Rhône & Seine

Provence · Paris & Normandy

READY TO SAIL?

Let's plan your river voyage

Tell us what you're dreaming of and we'll send your lowest available price — with no booking fees.