If you've been eyeing river cruises in Europe to book in 2027, start with these routes that are on sale from Avalon Waterways.

AmaWaterways offers several itineraries that feature the Rhine River in 2026. For an extended cruise — and one that includes ...

When cruising, a trip to the historical sites of the many European rivers is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The small size of the ships you will sail on creates a wonderfully small atmosphere that ...

TUI River Cruises is adding a new ship to its European fleet. The 138-passenger, adults-only TUI Elara—which means “bright” in Greek—is scheduled to debut in March 2027. The vessel will be the eighth ...

Medieval castles perched high atop the river, rolling hillsides with terraced vineyards, fairytale wintertime Christmas markets and up-close views of the Eiffel Tower's nightly illumination show (with ...

When Celebrity River Cruises opened bookings for its very first river sailings, the response was immediate—and borderline unbelievable. Every available 2027 deposit spot sold out in just six minutes, ...

Viking River Cruises is a leading European river cruising company offering a variety of options. In this video, I share 6 important insights before taking a European river cruise with Viking. Topics ...

Lindblad Expeditions is getting into European river cruising. The popular expedition cruise line is partnering with Transcend Cruises to expand into European river sailings starting in 2026. The two ...

River cruises are not cheap, but neither are they as expensive as many first assume. When you look past the headline fare and consider what is included, European river cruises can provide great value.

I can’t keep the secret to myself after experiencing an all inclusive European River Cruise with Emerald Cruises for the first time on the Danube River. Retirees have been taking advantage of the BEST ...

With more than 100 ships sailing on rivers, lakes and oceans around the world, Viking is one of the major players in the world of cruising. With its serene, Scandinavian-inspired décor, a transparent ...

In Europe, some river cruise lines are opting for slow growth to manage overtourism and preserve the intimacy of cruising.