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

Fairytale Bavaria & Danube Cruise 12 days from $3365

Explore the mountains and castles of Bavaria and cruise down the gentle Danube

Imperial Cities & Danube Cruise 11 days from $2895

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

Beautiful Bordeaux & The Dordogne Cruise 7 days from $1965

Sail through beautiful landscapes of France missed by many on an immersive rail and cruise journey though Bordeaux.

Biarritz & Bordeaux Cruise 10 days from $2325

Pristine beaches, delicious wine and some of the most enchanting views one could imagine await your rail and cruise discovery in southwestern France.

Five-Star Highlands Cruise 9 days from $3315

Explore the rugged Scottish Highlands on a cruise on the Lord of the Highlands

French Riviera & Rhone Cruise 11 days from $3125

Discover the immaculate and enchanting charm of Nice and the French Riviera by rail.

Glacier Express & Rhine Cruise 12 days from $3395

Discover one of Switzerland’s most impressive railroads and sail on the mighty Rhine

Grand Tour of China 14 days from $2775

Discover China's highlights on a single tour

Imperial Cities & Black Sea Cruise 12 days from $2875

Combine a relaxing cruise down the Danube with visits to Europe’s Imperial Cities - cities where fantastic history comes to life through architecture, artwork and delicious cuisine.

Jungfrau Express & Rhine Cruise 11 days from $2665

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

Lisbon & Douro Cruise 11 days from $2945

A Portuguese voyage of discovery, this exhilarating tour combines rail travel up the coast of Portugal with a memorable cruise on the sparkling Douro River.

Loire Valley & Seine Cruise 10 days from $2665

Spend 10 days exploring the vast offerings of the Loire Valley and the Seine River by both rail and luxury cruise liner.

Oberammergau & Danube Cruise 11 days from $5115

Celebrate the Oberammergau Passion Play before embarking on a wonderful 7-night cruise on the magnificent Danube River

Oberammergau & Rhine Cruise 11 days from $4205

Experience a once-in-a-decade performance of the Oberammergau Passion Play before embarking on a wonderful cruise on the Rhine

Oberammergau, Amsterdam & Rhine Cruise 11 days from $4905

Celebrate the Oberammergau Passion Play before embarking on a wonderful cruise on the Rhine

Rhineland Christmas Markets Cruise 5 days from $1445

A festive cruise through the Rhine's historic towns.

Springtime Tulips & Keukenhof Gardens 8 days from $1965

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

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 $3053

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.