Find the Right River Cruise for You
If you’ve ever tuned into Downton Abbey, you’ve likely caught a glimpse of the elegant world of river cruising, thanks to Viking’s savvy U.S. advertising. And while we thank them for putting this style of travel on the map, the world of river cruising has grown well beyond a single brand. With demand at an all-time high, today’s travelers have more luxurious, immersive, and design-forward options than ever before. From France to the Danube, here are 10 outstanding river cruise lines to consider for your next European journey.
Weave your way through Europe on the rivers: Rhine, Danube, Main, Moselle, Elbe, Seine, Rhône, Saône, Douro, and Garonne rivers, as well as Dutch and Belgian waterways. It’s a great way to see one or multiple countries on a seamless itinerary — one of my travel hacks for visiting Europe in peak seasons.
Match with the right cruise line from style to pace, experiences to port preferences:
📌First Timers: AmaWaterways, Viking River Cruises
🍷Food & Wine Lovers: Riverside, Tauck, Uniworld, Scenic
🧑🧑🧒🧒 Families: Adventures by Disney, AmaWaterways, Tauck - Bridges
🧖🏻♀️Active & Wellness: AmaWaterways, Avalon, Scenic and Emerald
💁♀️ Solo Travelers: Riviera, Riverside, Tauck
