Europe River Cruise Lines and Ships

Read our Blue Water Holidays comprehensive guides for each company and see full details of each ship with deckplans, images and and amenities. View a complete collection of itineraries offered by river and company.

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Viking River Cruises

Viking River Cruises

Viking River Cruises is a world-leader, with a large fleet of Scandinavian-influenced ships and a wide range of fully-packaged holidays on all the major rivers in Europe.

CroisiEurope River Cruises

CroisiEurope

CroisiEurope is the largest river line in Europe with a range of ships offering value for money and a distinctly French cuisine and atmosphere on board. Interesting itineraries and short breaks throughout Europe.

APT River Cruises

APT

APT is a long-established Australian family-owned company. It has a highly regarded luxurious fleet of ships on a selection of routes throughout Europe. Included flights, transfers, shore excursions and gratuities mean no hidden extras.

Riviera Travel

Riviera Travel

Riviera Travel is a well-established company with a fleet of modern ships. With included Eurostar or return flights, plus sightseeing and excursions, these holidays represent excellent value for money.

Emerald Waterways

Emerald Waterways

Emerald Waterways offer superb value river cruises exploring the heart of Europe on stylish and innovative ships, with included travel from the UK, excursions and gratuities.

Amadeus Luftner Cruises

Amadeus by Luftner

Amadeus by Luftner are an Austrian cruise line operating a collection of luxurious boutique ships with excellent service and fine cuisine. Options to book cruise only or package including flights or transfers for complete flexibility.

AMA Waterways Logo

AMA Waterways

AMA Waterways is US owned, with a fleet of innovatory ships featuring large lounges, bigger cabins, most with French balconies. New is the twin-balcony cabin featuring both sit-on and French balconies.

Uniworld River Cruises

Uniworld

Uniworld is a US-owned company offering unique 'boutique'-style ships on a superb range of itineraries throughout Europe. Includes exclusive UK private home pickup and return service on all packages.

Scenic

Scenic

Scenic Tours offer the most inclusive product with luxury ships, butler service in all cabin grades, choice of dining options and included Eurostar or flights from a range of regional airports.

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