River Cruising

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River cruises combine the conveniences of ocean travel, but with a smaller crowd and a much slower pace. Offering the chance to combine numerous city breaks into one holiday, you can enjoy exploring a new destination each day after sailing through the night in serene comfort.

River cruise ships can sail further into the ports and inner-depths of the city, cutting travel time down for your itinerary and allowing you to explore freely. You’ll get more opportunities to immerse yourself in culture and atmosphere with a river cruise than you would anywhere else. Check out our tips and guides to ensure you get the best.

Featured articles

Discover the delightful Douro River with Riviera Travel

The 557-mile Douro River features the very best of Europe with endless historical gems and delicious regional food & wine

How Riviera’s gastronomic Rhine cruise conquered my travel fear

Riviera Travel is set to offer a blend of gastronomic bliss and sparkling culture with a fresh take on cruising the River Rhine. We've been for a taste, and would recommend the trip wholeheartedly, writes Gillian Carmoodie

Sail Egypt with a saving

Save up to £350pp* this winter with TUI River Cruises

Why the River Rhone should be your next river cruise

Explore the vineyards, lavender fields and sunflower meadows fringing the River Rhone in France by bike, kayak or on foot, writes Sarah Riches

First look at TUI River Cruises’ new ship, TUI Ria

TUI Ria is the newest ship to join TUI River Cruises’ fleet. Discover everything you need to know about this new ship – from its multi-functional pool to top-deck putting green

Discover lesser-known rivers for your next adventure

Swap headline destinations for lesser-known waterways ripe for discovery – and make your next river cruise a true adventure, says Will Payne
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Advice

How to choose the right river for your cruise

Will Payne
18th November 2024
Advice

Spotlight on A-Rosa Alea and A-Rosa Clea

Kaye Holland
14th November 2024
River Cruising

Riviera Travel: How cruising down the Mekong has changed

Calum Brown
2nd October 2024
River Cruising

Spotlight on Riverside Debussy

Kaye Holland
30th September 2024
River Cruising

Wine and dine on the Rhine with Viking

Wendy Rigg
11th September 2024
River Cruising

Interview: ‘We missed our ship – but would go again!’

Will Payne
20th August 2024
River Cruising

Why you should escape on a solo cruise this Christmas

Sarah Riches
12th June 2024
River Cruising

Everything you need to know about Riviera Travel's two new ships for 2025

Sarah Riches
5th June 2024
River Cruising

How to find the right themed cruise for you

Sarah Riches
9th May 2024
River Cruising

Choose a combined river cruise for further exploration

James March
7th May 2024
Reviews

The route to ancient Egypt

Sarah Riches
4th May 2024
Advice

Riviera Travel set to launch two new river cruise ships in Europe

Daniel Edward
27th March 2024
River Cruising

40 years of perfection: Riviera’s best French River cruise deals for 2024

Calum Brown
18th February 2024
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River cruise your way… and save £250 per booking

Daniel Edward
30th January 2024
River Cruising

Happy 40th Birthday Riviera Travel

Kaye Holland
17th January 2024
Ship Reviews

First time cruise heaven

Joan Mcfadden
15th January 2024