River Cruise Tours

River cruise vacations offer a unique vantage point on cruising—and the country. Smaller vessels offer more personal, intimate travel experiences with all the same great amenities of ocean cruising like excellent meals, interesting shore excursions, entertainment, and onboard activities. Traveling along the river on a smaller ship also means you are closer to land and the changing panoramas that are the colorful backdrop of your vacation.

Pair a river cruise along the USA’s Mississippi River, Canada’s St. Lawrence River, or Europe’s Rhine, Rhone, Moselle, and Danube with a regional train vacation featuring city stays and sightseeing and the result is a memorable rail and river cruise vacation to fantastic destinations including Memphis, Vicksburg, and New Orleans in the USA; Quebec City, Perce, Montreal, and Toronto in Canada; and Prague, Budapest, Nuremberg, Cochem, Rudesheim, Koblenz, Cologne, Amsterdam, and Paris among many other storybook towns and historic cities in Europe.

Rail and River Cruises

Grand France with One Night in Marseille - 2020 16 days from $6488

This fantastic cruise vacation showcases France’s breathtaking scenery, amazing history, and exciting variety.

Five-Star Tulips Cruise 9 days from $1965

Discover the magnificent floral displays of the Keukenhof Gardens on this wonderfully diverse cruise on the enchanting Belgian and Dutch waterways.

Fjords Cruise & Historic Cities of Norway 7 days from $1865

On this fantastic tour we visit these natural wonders and cross spellbinding landscapes to visit Norway's magnificent cities.

Imperial Cities & Five-Star Danube Cruise 12 days from $3295

Embrace the magic of the blue Danube and discover the imperial cities of central Europe.

Jungfrau Express & Five-Star Rhine Cruise 10 days from $2805

Climb to the highest railroad station in Europe and uncover the majesty of the Rhine.

Coast Starlight and the Columbia River Cruise 10 days from $3312

Travel along the dazzling Pacific Coast aboard the Coast Starlight for the overnight journey from Los Angeles to Vancouver, WA where you will meet the American Empress for your river cruise along the Columbia and Snake Rivers. Highlights of your Pacific Northwest adventure include visits to Astoria, The Dalles and Sacajawea State Park.

Journey Along the Upper Mississippi 10 days from $2939

America’s Heartland is the backdrop of this 10-day rail-river cruise vacation that includes visits to Chicago, St. Louis, Hannibal, Dubuque, La Crosse, Red Wing, and Minneapolis/St. Paul.

Memphis - New Orleans Rail - River Journey 11 days from $2999

Discover the charm of the South on an 11-day rail river-cruise adventure.

New Orleans Holiday & The Spirit of the Antebellum South 11 days from $3517

Aboard the festive American Duchess riverboat. On this elegant river cruise, you’ll discover the traditions of the Cajun and Creole cultures and experience what remains of the grand Antebellum South.

Pacific Northwest and the Columbia River Cruise 11 days from $3384

Travel the storied pioneer route from Chicago to Vancouver, Washington by train for a Pacific Northwest adventure that continues through Oregon and Washington, following the Columbia and Snake Rivers aboard the American Empress steamboat.

Quebec to Toronto along the St. Lawrence Seaway 9 days from $3102

Connect two of Canada’s greatest cities by rail and cruise. Beginning in Quebec, cruise along the St. Lawrence River to Kingston where you will meet your VIA Rail train for the continued journey to Toronto.

Breathtaking Bordeaux 13 days from $6545

Marvel at the beautiful scenery and the delicious offerings of France's wine region on this river cruise.

Burgundy & Provence 12 days from $4288

A 7-night cruise along the Saône River is the cornerstone of this 12-day European rail-river cruise vacation through France’s Burgundy and Provence regions. Additional highlights of your adventure include a 2-night stay including sightseeing in Paris, high-speed rail travel aboard the TGV, and a 1-night stay in the French Riviera.

Canals, Vineyards & Castles with Paris 10 days from $4098

Experience France, Luxembourg, Germany and Holland on this 10-day rail and river cruise vacation.

Central European Experience with 2 Nights Paris - Eastbound 12 days from $4566

This marvelous Central Europe river cruise introduces you to the magnificent Moselle, Rhine, and Main Rivers, as well as to the fascinating Main Danube Canal.

Festive Season on the Romantic Rhine 13 days from $4685

Cruise through the legendary waters of the Rhine and enjoy the festive sights and sounds of some of Europe’s most iconic cities over the course of 12 adventure-filled days.

Jewels of Central Europe 17 days from $7193

A sailing along the Moselle, Rhine, Main, and Danube Rivers is the centerpiece of your 17-day rail-river cruise vacation that begins in the City of Light, Paris, and takes you by high-speed train to Luxembourg, where you will board your river cruise ship for the 14-night journey through Germany, Austria and Hungary.

Paris to Normandy with London 11 days from $3685

Combine time in France’s marvelous capital city with discoveries of quaint towns along the Seine and in the picturesque Normandy region. Top it all off with the amazing and unforgettable sights of London.

Spectacular South of France River Cruise 13 days from $7895

Let your senses be awakened in the South of France