European river cruising - Bridge over the Rhine in Cologne, Germany

European river cruises

Whole cities and industries have grown up around Europe’s historic waterways, so a luxurious river cruise is a great way to explore the old continent. It’s the perfect choice for travellers who like to be ashore every day, exploring independently or sightseeing with expert guides. If you'd like to receive the latest news and offers from the world's best river cruise lines, as well as access to exclusive events, then make sure you sign up to our River Cruising Uncovered newsletter:

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Our top picks

Rhine & Moselle Fairytales

AmaWaterways

22 Jun - 3 Jul 2019 (11 Nights)

From £3,333 pp

Imperial Waterways of Russia

Uniworld River Cruises

22 Jun - 3 Jul 2019 (11 Nights)

Treasures of the Danube

Crystal Cruises

23 Jun - 3 Jul 2019 (10 Nights)

Magnificent Moselle & Rhine

Uniworld River Cruises

23 Jun - 2 Jul 2019 (9 Nights)

Château Pichon Longueville, Pauillac, France

Ultimate France

Uniworld River Cruises

23 Jun - 14 Jul 2019 (21 Nights)

A Portrait of Majestic France

Uniworld River Cruises

23 Jun - 7 Jul 2019 (14 Nights)

Rhine Enchantment, Amsterdam to Milan

Tauck River Cruising

24 Jun - 3 Jul 2019 (9 Nights)

Grand France

Uniworld River Cruises

30 Jun - 14 Jul 2019 (14 Nights)

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Our European river cruise collection

Rhine, Main & Moselle rivers

A cruise along the Rhine is one of the great European river voyages, taking in the Swiss Alps, the Black Forest and the windmills and waterways of the Netherlands.

Danube river

Perhaps Europe’s most famous river, the Danube stirs memories of the grand old days of Mitteleuropa, passing through the majestic imperial cities of Vienna, Budapest and Bratislava.

Douro river

The Douro river is one of Europe’s most dramatic and beautiful waterways, carving its way through northern Spain and Portugal and meeting the Atlantic at the charming city of Porto.

Rhone & Saone river cruises - Sunrise over Lyon, France

Rhône & Saône rivers

The Rhône wends its way through some of southern France’s most captivating regions, from the sun-dappled vineyards of Burgundy to the lavender-scented hills of Provence.

Seine river

A river cruise along the Seine is a wonderful way to arrive in Paris, perhaps Europe’s most romantic city, and also affords the opportunity to see the landscapes that inspired France’s Impressionist painters.

Dordogne, Garonne & Gironde river cruises - Pont Neuf, Toulouse

Dordogne, Garonne & Gironde rivers

The Aquitaine region of south west France is famous for its oysters and wine, and it’s also where the Dordogne and the Garonne rivers meet to form the Gironde estuary.

Russian Waterways

Russia is home to Europe’s longest river, the Volga, and a network of connected waterways that give access to the great cities of the Golden Ring.

Elbe river

Originating in the Czech mountains and flowing north through Germany, the river Elbe links some of Europe’s most captivating cities, including Berlin, Dresden and Prague, the ‘city of a thousand spires’.

Po river

A Po river cruise is a marvellous way to uncover the treasures of northern Italy, including Venice, Ferrara and that city of star-crossed lovers, Verona.

Cruise Lines

Our favourite European luxury river cruise lines

AmaWaterways

Choose from a range of engaging and immersive sailings, on board luxurious vessels that accommodate between 28 and 196 guests. Itineraries include all of Europe’s most popular rivers, as well as Asian voyages in Vietnam and Cambodia, and a particularly special cruise in Africa on the Chobe River.

Tauck River Cruising

Whilst Tauck operate a worldwide programme of tours and trips for people of all tastes and ages, both ashore and afloat, our focus at Mundy is on their very special European river programme, which offers luxury river cruise holidays for discerning passengers.

Uniworld River Cruises

The award-winning fleet of intimate vessels – with an average capacity of just 130 guests – are beautifully appointed in an English Country House style, unsurprising as Uniworld is a sister company to Red Carnation Hotels. They provide a truly luxurious European river cruise experience and offer a number of wonderful itineraries further afield including India, China, Vietnam, Cambodia and Egypt.

Crystal Cruises

Crystal's recent expansion has proceeded at a dizzying pace, with the addition of a luxury yacht, Crystal Esprit, and the launch of five river yachts, four of which are new builds. Also on the horizon are three polar-class expedition yachts and a trio of Crystal Diamond Class ocean vessels, joining the recently reimagined medium-size ships, Symphony and Serenity.

What our clients say

“The places we visited were not the normal tourist traps and we felt special.”

Ms Slater

Susan Dogan, Cruise Consultant at Mundy Cruising

Cathy Ellis - Cruise Consultant, Mundy Cruising

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