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River Cruising

River cruises combine the conveniences of ocean travel, but with a smaller crowd and a much slower pace. Offering the chance to combine numerous city breaks into one holiday, you can enjoy exploring a new destination each day after sailing through the night in serene comfort.

River cruise ships can sail further into the ports and inner-depths of the city, cutting travel time down for your itinerary and allowing you to explore freely. You’ll get more opportunities to immerse yourself in culture and atmosphere with a river cruise than you would anywhere else. Check out our tips and guides, such as the best Douro river cruises, to ensure you get the best.

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Discover Riviera Travel's new river cruise and city break extensions
Discover Riviera Travel's new river cruise and city break extensions
June 2022 • 3 min read
Rivers of dreams: Complete guide to Europe's greatest waterways & best cruises to take
Rivers of dreams: Complete guide to Europe's greatest waterways & best cruises to take
May 2022 • 9 min read
Best river cruise excursions for action, adventure and sightseeing
Best river cruise excursions for action, adventure and sightseeing
April 2022 • 5 min read
Spring on the Seine: What Viking's new longship Viking Radgrid is really like
Spring on the Seine: What Viking's new longship Viking Radgrid is really like
April 2022 • 6 min read
Best river cruise cabins: Discover gorgeous panoramic views on the only open air balcony at sea
Best river cruise cabins: Discover gorgeous panoramic views on the only open air balcony at sea
April 2022 • 3 min read
US TV star Meredith Vieira christens new Avalon Waterways river cruise ship Avalon View
US TV star Meredith Vieira christens new Avalon Waterways river cruise ship Avalon View
April 2022 • 2 min read
What to wear, tipping policy & inclusions – everything you need to know about Riviera Travel
What to wear, tipping policy & inclusions – everything you need to know about Riviera Travel
April 2022 • 7 min read
Douro delights: Experience a river cruise with everything from wine to wildlife
Douro delights: Experience a river cruise with everything from wine to wildlife
March 2022 • 6 min read
Nile cruising on the ship that inspired Agatha Christie's Death on the Nile
Nile cruising on the ship that inspired Agatha Christie's Death on the Nile
February 2022 • 6 min read
Where to visit on a Rhine cruise - travel photographer reveals the highlights
Where to visit on a Rhine cruise - travel photographer reveals the highlights
January 2022 • 3 min read
Best river cruises for families in 2022 and why you should take one
Best river cruises for families in 2022 and why you should take one
January 2022 • 5 min read
Rhine river cruise guide: Everything you need to know about cruising with Avalon Waterways
Rhine river cruise guide: Everything you need to know about cruising with Avalon Waterways
January 2022 • 4 min read
New river cruise ships 2022 - full list of maiden river voyages this year
New river cruise ships 2022 - full list of maiden river voyages this year
January 2022 • 5 min read
Christmas market river cruises cancelled as Europe locks down - is your cruise affected?
Christmas market river cruises cancelled as Europe locks down - is your cruise affected?
December 2021 • 5 min read
TUI River Cruises ship TUI Skyla sails for the first time - what's onboard?
TUI River Cruises ship TUI Skyla sails for the first time - what's onboard?
November 2021 • 3 min read
How to pick a river cruise cabin - best cabins and what to avoid
How to pick a river cruise cabin - best cabins and what to avoid
River cruise cabins are an important decision to factor in when booking river cruises - how do they differ from ocean cruise lines and which cabin is best for you? Our guide will help.
November 2021 • 6 min read
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