River Cruises

River cruising has quickly become one of the most popular ways of traveling. From the waterways of Europe to sailing down the Mekong River, pack and unpack once and watch the beautiful scenery pass by. Find exciting itineraries for all tastes and budgets. Sail some of the most enchanting rivers like the Douro, the Danube, Rhine and many others. Hop on and off the ship for included excursions as you dock right in the heart of many of the world’s most fascinating cities.

Back from a Christmas Market River Cruise with a Group of PBS Viewers!

One of the greatest joys of cruising is sharing it with others!  I’m just back from a charming, inspiring week cruising the Danube River during Christmas market season, with a...

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Cuisine to Caftans: Latest Cultural Heritage of Humanity Listings Inspire Cruising

We're rejoicing the December, 2025 listings of living cultural traditions to celebrate - they all inspire cruising! And for the first time, a country’s entire cuisine has been recognized as...

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The World’s Biggest Cruise Line Marks a 100-ship Milestone

It sails 21 rivers, 5 oceans, and all 7 continents with more ships than any other single cruise line in the world. And now, with the naming of nine new...

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Riviera Designates World First Solo Cruise Ship

Solo travel keeps growing, and now there’s a ship just for singletons to enjoy river cruising together for the whole season! Riviera Travel is launching the first-ever cruise ship dedicated...

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