River Cruises Overview

A river cruise offers an unmatched experience when it comes to exploring the beauty and serenity of spectacular landscapes.

Cruise Amadeus Waterways and enjoy the daily program of shore excursions, or relax on board and stare at the wonderful scenery as it passes by. Relax in the exquisitely adorned staterooms and after dinner, watch local folklore dancers perform the Bavarian Schuhplattler, listen to a classical music performance or venture ashore to experience local culture, activities and traditions.

The Avalon Waterways cruise line offers 28 cruises throughout Europe, Egypt, China and the Galapagos. Enjoy the resort-style amenities which include spacious staterooms and modern facilities with state-of-the-art technology. Listen to lectures or piano music, relax at the bar or take in the stunning views on the Sky Deck.

Cruise West offers a unique experience with small cruise ships that are perfect for exploring secluded waterways, narrow channels and tiny ports. Whether you're venturing through a wilderness island in Mexico, mountaineering through a rain forest in Alaska, or marvelling at a spring garden in British Columbia, each small cruise ship offers an engaging experience.

Take a CroisiEurope cruise down Europe's most beautiful rivers and observe the passing riverside scenery, including striking village churches and patchwork fields. There are large picture windows in all cabins which allow passengers to observe the spectacular scenery. The vessels are staffed by French chefs and there are exclusive French and German wines aboard.

GreenTracks, a leading ecotourism company, delivers memorable adventures with expert guidance in the Amazon. Experience colourful tropical birdlife, the verdant smell of the rainforest, colourful bursts of flowers and towering trees. Watch pink dolphins and marvel at the wildlife including frogs, reptiles and amphibians, iridescent butterflies and charismatic monkeys.

If you prefer a luxury European river cruise, try Scenic Tours with cruise lines that explore Europe's cities, castles, cathedrals and picturesque villages. Or take a journey on the Orient Express along the Ayeyarwady River, offering the qualities for which the Orient-Express is famous and taking in ancient temples, golden-spired pagodas and riverside communities.

AMA Waterways	APT	Aqua Expeditions
Avalon Waterways	CroisiEurope	Cruise West
GAP Adventures	Heritage Line	Les Etoiles Barges
Movenpick Nile Cruises	Orient Express Cruises	Orient Royal Cruise Company
Pandaw Cruises	Peter Deilmann Cruises	Sanctuary Cruises
Scenic Tours	Sea Cloud Cruises	Swan Hellenic
Tauck	Uniworld	Victoria Cruises
Viking River Cruises