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.

Featured Travel Stories

Avignon - You’ve heard of wine caves - how about wine caving? WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE to learn more about this new, and one-of-a-kind experience on an Avalon Waterways river cruise on...

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Caving Meets Wine Tasting on a River Cruise in the South of France
River or Ocean Cruises

Christmas in July On A Holiday Do-Over River Cruise

Europe - If this year’s altered holiday celebrations left you wistful and nostalgic for full-bore Christmas festivities, there’s a river cruise that gives you a chance for... read more

Local Events

You’ve Missed Danube Day But You Can Still Discover Europe’s Record-Breaking River

- Every year on June 29th, eighty-one million people in 14 European countries celebrate the single river that ties them together and provides drinking water, food,... read more

Culture & History

Trick or... Travel: Top Hallowe'en-Inspired Trips

- Supernatural and macabre films, TV series, and novels feed our gathered-round-the-fire love of a scary story. But there’s nothing like the real-life thrill of visiting... read more