River Cruises

Cruising isn't just about sailing over vast expanses of ocean - some of the best cruise experiences can be found in the winding rivers and waterways of Europe, Asia and the Middle East. Even if you're a cruising veteran, a smaller river ship, barge or river boat will grant you a completely new and unique experience of travelling on the water.

Never been on a river cruise before? Here are the top 5 reasons why you should!

If you are looking for a cruise experience of a lifetime, check out our latest river cruise deals below, or contact a cruising specialist for more details.

River Cruise Deals

Murray River Discovery 3 night cruise with Captain Cook Cruises

3 night cruise sailing from Mannum aboard the PS Murray Princess.

Departs:

• 2012-08-03.

from $599*

Murray River Discovery 3 night cruise with Captain Cook Cruises

3 night cruise sailing from Mannum aboard the PS Murray Princess.

Departs:

• 2012-08-03.

from $599*

A Taste Of The Danube - Vienna To Budapest 7 night cruise on Avalon Panorama

3 night cruise sailing from Vienna aboard the Avalon Panorama.

Departs:

• 2013-04-26.

from $1,459*

Mekong River 7 night cruise on Jahan

7 night cruise sailing from Siem Reap aboard the The Jahan.

Departs:

• 2012-08-11.

from $1,537*

Mekong 7 night River Cruise on Jayavarman

7 night cruise sailing from Siem Reap aboard the The Jayavarman.

Departs:

• 2012-08-11.

from $1,563*

Tulip Time Cruise 7 night cruise on Avalon Affinity

7 night cruise sailing from Amsterdam aboard the Avalon Affinity.

Departs:

• 2013-04-08.

from $2,074*

Parisian Winter 7 night cruise on Uniworld's River Baroness

7 night cruise sailing from Paris aboard the River Baroness.

Departs:

• 2013-12-13.

from $2,145*

Parisian Winter 7 night cruise on Uniworld's River Baroness

7 night cruise sailing from Paris aboard the River Baroness.

Departs:

• 2013-12-20.

from $2,145*

Rhine Discovery - Nuremberg To Basel 7 night cruise on River Ambassador

7 night cruise sailing from Nuremberg aboard the River Ambassador.

Departs:

• 2013-10-27.

from $2,195*

Enchanting Danube 7 night cruise on Uniworld's River Beatrice

7 night cruise sailing from Passau (Munich) aboard the River Beatrice.

Departs:

• 2013-11-10.

from $2,195*

Danube Holiday Markets - Passau To Budapest 7 night cruise on River Beatrice

7 night cruise sailing from Passau (Munich) aboard the River Beatrice.

Departs:

• 2013-12-08.

from $2,245*

Classic Christmas Markets - Nuremberg to Frankfurt 7 night cruise on River Queen

7 night cruise sailing from Nuremberg aboard the River Queen.

Departs:

• 2013-12-22.

from $2,245*

Burgundy & Provence - Chalon-sur-Saone to St. Louis 10 night cruise on Avalon Scenery

10 night cruise sailing from Paris aboard the Avalon Scenery.

Departs:

• 2013-03-31.

from $3,053*

Danube Discovery & Prague - Prague to Vienna 9 night cruise on River Ambassador

9 night cruise sailing from Prague aboard the River Ambassador.

Departs:

• 2013-04-26.

from $3,105*

Windmills, Vineyards & Paris 9 night cruise on Avalon Luminary

12 night cruise sailing from Paris aboard the Avalon Luminary.

Departs:

• 2013-10-25.

from $3,180*

Paris and Normandy 9 night cruise on River Baroness

7 night cruise sailing from Paris aboard the River Baroness.

Departs:

• 2013-03-15.

from $3,195*

Romantic Rhine - Basel To Amsterdam 7 night cruise on Avalon Artistry II

7 night cruise sailing from Zurich aboard the Avalon Artistry II.

Departs:

• 2013-04-21.

from $3,233*

Portugal, Spain & the Douro River Valley 10 night cruise on Queen Isabel

10 night cruise sailing from Lisbon aboard the Queen Isabel.

Departs:

• 2013-11-07.

from $3,245*

The Blue Danube Discovery 12 night cruise on Avalon Vista

12 night cruise sailing from Budapest aboard the Avalon Vista.

Departs:

• 2013-10-25.

from $3,339*

Christmas & New Year cruise on Uniworld's River Beatrice

10 night cruise sailing from Passau (Munich) aboard the River Beatrice.

Departs:

• 2013-12-23.

from $3,390*

Balkan Discovery - Budapest to Bucharest 9 night cruise on Avalon Imagery

9 night cruise sailing from Budapest aboard the Avalon Imagery.

Departs:

• 2013-04-18.

from $3,439*

Essential Vietnam & Cambodia 11 night package on ms La Marguerite

7 night cruise sailing from Siem Reap aboard the La Marguerite.

Departs:

• 2013-02-18.

from $3,695*

European Jewels 14 night cruise on Uniworld's River Empress

14 night cruise sailing from Amsterdam aboard the River Empress.

Departs:

• 2013-11-03.

from $5,495*

Splendours of Italy 12 night cruise on River Countess

7 night cruise sailing from Venice aboard the River Countess.

Departs:

• 2013-11-10.

from $5,525*

Amsterdam to Basel 12 night cruise on board ms Swiss Jewel

12 night cruise sailing from Amsterdam aboard the MS Swiss Jewel.

Departs:

• 2013-05-02.

from $5,615*

Grand France - Paris To Arles 16 night cruise on River Baroness & River Royale

16 night cruise sailing from Paris aboard the River Baroness.

Departs:

• 2013-03-15.

from $5,645*

Grand Danube & Prague - Prague to Belgrade 17 night cruise on River Ambassador

16 night cruise sailing from Prague aboard the River Ambassador.

Departs:

• 2013-07-19.

from $5,830*

Grand Danube & Prague - Prague to Belgrade 17 night cruise on River Ambassador

16 night cruise sailing from Prague aboard the River Ambassador.

Departs:

• 2013-04-26.

from $5,830*

Grand Danube & Prague - Belgrade to Prague 17 night cruise on River Ambassador

16 night cruise sailing from Belgrade aboard the River Ambassador.

Departs:

• 2013-08-04.

from $5,830*

Paris & the Heart of Europe - Vienna to Paris 17 night cruise on River Princess

17 night cruise sailing from Vienna aboard the River Princess.

Departs:

• 2013-08-14.

from $5,895*

Vietnam & Cambodia Discovery 14 night package on APT's AmaLotus

7 night cruise sailing from My Tho aboard the RV AmaLotus.

Departs:

• 2013-04-15.

from $5,995*

Amazing Vietnam & Cambodia 15 night package on APT's AmaLotus

7 night cruise sailing from Siem Reap aboard the RV AmaLotus.

Departs:

• 2012-08-13.

from $5,995*

Parisian Winter 7 night cruise on Uniworld's River Baroness

7 night cruise sailing from Paris aboard the River Baroness.

Departs:

• 2013-12-13.

from $2,145*

Parisian Winter 7 night cruise on Uniworld's River Baroness

7 night cruise sailing from Paris aboard the River Baroness.

Departs:

• 2013-12-20.

from $2,145*

Rhine Discovery - Nuremberg To Basel 7 night cruise on River Ambassador

7 night cruise sailing from Nuremberg aboard the River Ambassador.

Departs:

• 2013-10-27.

from $2,195*

Enchanting Danube 7 night cruise on Uniworld's River Beatrice

7 night cruise sailing from Passau (Munich) aboard the River Beatrice.

Departs:

• 2013-11-10.

from $2,195*

Legendary Rhine & Moselle - Basel to Amsterdam 12 night cruise on River Queen

12 night cruise sailing from Basel aboard the River Queen.

Departs:

• 2013-11-08.

from $4,045*

Portugal, Spain & the Douro River Valley

10 night cruise sailing from Lisbon aboard the Queen Isabel.

Departs:

• 2013-08-08.

from $4,045*

Portugal, Spain & the Douro River Valley

10 night cruise sailing from Lisbon aboard the Queen Isabel.

Departs:

• 2013-08-01.

from $4,045*

Portugal, Spain & the Douro River Valley

10 night cruise sailing from Lisbon aboard the Douro Spirit.

Departs:

• 2012-07-19.

from $4,045*

Grand China & the Yangtze

17 night cruise sailing from Beijing aboard the Victoria Jenna.

Departs:

• 2012-06-27.

from $6,059*

Timeless Wonders of Vietnam - Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh

14 night cruise sailing from Hanoi aboard the River Saigon.

Departs:

• 2012-12-18.

from $6,099*

Timeless Wonders of Vietnam - Ho Chi Minh to Hanoi

14 night cruise sailing from Ho Chi Minh City aboard the River Saigon.

Departs:

• 2012-12-11.

from $6,099*

Timeless Wonders of Vietnam - Ho Chi Minh to Hanoi

14 night cruise sailing from Ho Chi Minh City aboard the River Saigon.

Departs:

• 2012-12-25.

from $6,099*

See the world from a different angle

River cruises are a chance to see exotic lands and historical cities like you've never seen them before. From winding medieval streets and elegant architecture to steamy jungles and bustling marketplaces, a river cruise allows you to get closer and see more.

There's seeing Egypt, and there's seeing Egypt from a boat on the River Nile, cruising on a traditional felucca past ancient temples and cities. On a Viking River Cruise, you can experience the great waterways of the world, from the Middle East and Asia to East and West Europe. Discover the Valley of Kings or the Avenue of the Sphinxes in total comfort, sharing the wonders of the world with fellows travellers on your luxurious river cruise.

With Australia's number one tour operator, APT, you can cruise close to home or explore the far corners of the world. Why not spend Christmas cruising the waters of Europe and North America? A winter cruise holiday is a unique and magical holiday, and one that your family will remember for many years to come.

Smaller spaces, friendly faces

If you're after a more intimate holiday, if you want to make new friends and get to know the Captain and staff on your vessel, a river cruise is definitely the choice for you. With smaller boats and fewer passengers you'll find more attentive service, a great camaraderie among the guests and staff who'll feel more like friends by the end of your holiday.

Of course, the added benefit of a smaller ship is that when you arrive at port, you are immediately in the heart of your destination. Simply step off the boat and head out to a local taverna for dinner, hire a bicycle for a ride through Amsterdam or stroll around Europe's charming Christmas markets in winter.

Cruiseabout offers great deals on river cruising, so why not enquire today? We guarantee the best cruise deals and will beat any river cruise quote, worldwide - or you'll sail for free.

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