European River Cruise Information

River cruises are available along the Seine in France.

Cruises are available along many of Europe's main navigable rivers, including the Rhine, the Seine and the Danube. River cruising is a relaxing way to travel while exploring cultural attractions and European traditions.

Cruises on the Danube

Cruises along the Danube often stop in Budapest, Hungary; Vienna, Austria; and Nuremberg, Germany. Travelers often visit the 900-year-old baroque abbey in Melk, Austria, as well as Europe's largest pipe organ in Passau, Germany. Danube cruises also often go through the Main-Danube Canal, a 116-mile long canal with a series of locks that raise the water level more than 1,000 feet.

River Cruises in France

French cruises take advantage of the Seine, Rhône and Saône Rivers. In southern France, cruises often stop at Avignon and Lyon or Nice, traveling through the wine districts of Burgundy and Provence. Northern France cruises travel from Paris to the beaches of Normandy in Rouen and back to Paris.

Holiday River Cruises in Europe

Christmas cruises on the Danube include stops at the Christmas markets in Linz and Nuremberg, as well as the standard Danube cruise itineraries. Along the Rhine, cruises stop at the Christmas markets of Basel, Switzerland and Strasbourg, France, as well as at medieval villages and the city of Cologne.

References

• Viking River Cruises: River Cruises Through Europe
• Uniworld: Europe Boutique River Cruises
• Avalon Waterways: Europe River Cruises