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 newsletter:

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Our top picks

City hall and cathedral in Speyer, Germany

Rhine Getaway

Viking River Cruises

1 Oct - 9 Oct 2021 (8 Nights)

Rhine, Main & Danube Discovery

Uniworld River Cruises

1 Oct - 15 Oct 2021 (14 Nights)

From £3,000 pp

Rhine & Moselle

Uniworld River Cruises

1 Oct - 10 Oct 2021 (9 Nights)

From £2,150 pp

Grand European Tour

Viking River Cruises

3 Oct - 17 Oct 2021 (14 Nights)

A Portrait of Majestic France

Uniworld River Cruises

3 Oct - 17 Oct 2021 (14 Nights)

From £3,650 pp

Ultimate France

Uniworld River Cruises

3 Oct - 24 Oct 2021 (21 Nights)

From £5,350 pp

Enchanting Moselle

Crystal Cruises

4 Oct - 14 Oct 2021 (10 Nights)

Rhine & Moselle Fairytales

AmaWaterways

5 Oct - 16 Oct 2021 (11 Nights)

From £4,232 pp

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Our European river cruise collection

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.

Rhine river cruises - Uniworld River Queen

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.

Rhone & Saone river cruises - Vienne, 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.

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.

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 - Vineyard in Saint-Emilion

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.

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

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

Crystal Cruises

Crystal's recent expansion has proceeded at a dizzying pace, with the launch of four brand new river yachts and a polar-class expedition yacht. Also on the horizon are 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

Cathy Ellis - Cruise Consultant, Mundy Cruising

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