Summer River Cruises

Make the most of the summer sun with a relaxing river cruise along some of the most beautiful waterways in Europe and beyond.

Imagine yourself soaking in the glorious weather on the Sun Deck, mingling with like-minded travellers over a glass of wine or cooling off with a dip in the splash pool as you travel to your next exciting destination.

This summer, you could find yourself along the beautiful waterways of Europe, from castle-spotting along the Rhine, exploring the charming towns and cities that line its banks. Perhaps exploring the UNESCO-listed wine terraces of the Douro Valley will tempt you (Wine-tasting anyone?). On our French river cruises, you could see historic sites along the Seine from Paris into the heart of Normandy or through the natural beauty of Burgundy and Provence and more along the Rhône. Then there's the Danube. A journey along this river offers a chance to explore four incredible capital cities - Belgrade, Bratislava, Budapest and Vienna - and discover the river's musical legacy.

Direct flights & transfers
Five-star ships with impeccable on-board service
Itinerary curated by Riviera experts
Insightful excursions & visits every day with local guides
Expert Riviera Cruise Director & Cruise Host looking after you throughout
Evening entertainment from quizzes to impressive performers
Onboard restaurant, bar & lounge, spa & wellness facilities, plus free Wi-Fi
Delicious full board dining, plus Chef's Dinner
Free Wi-Fi
20kg+ checked luggage
24/7 support from our UK-based team
All-inclusive drinks package

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We've found you 3 River Cruises

Ancient cathedral in Meinz, Germany surrounded by spring flowers

View of Rudesheim am Rhein from across the River Rhine, Germany

City Hall building with two bridges over the Regnitz river in Bamberg town, Germany

Fountain with sculptures and the Natural History Museum in Vienna, Austria

Austria, Germany, Hungary, Slovakia
5* ships
Dublin Airport
Full board dining
Free all-inclusive drinks package
19 included experiences

Last minute savings! Save up to €1,050pp on select 2026 river cruises

Old town on the Pegnitz River in Nuremberg, Germany

Colourful half-timbered houses in Miltenberg historical medieval Old Town, Bavaria, Germany

Rheinstein Castle partially concealed by the surrounding forests, on a valley leading down to River Rhine

Germany
5* ship
Dublin Airport
Full board dining
Cologne, the Rhine Gorge & Medieval Germany River Cruise

Last minute savings! Save up to €1,050pp on select 2026 river cruises

Town hall above the river Regnitz at Bamberg old town in Bavaria, Germany

Aerial view of vineyard from cable car in Rüdesheim ,Germany

A sunny view of Ruedesheim from the top of nearby hill, Germany

France, Germany, Switzerland
5* ship
Dublin Airport
Full board dining, plus Chef's Dinner
19 visits & tours

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