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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.