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 -  Northbound 17 days from $6459

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

Coast Starlight and the Columbia River Cruise 10 days from $686

Travel along the dazzling Pacific Coast aboard the Coast Starlight for the overnight journey from Los Angeles to Portland, 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 $2959

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 $2738

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 $3292

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 $3573

Travel the storied pioneer route from Chicago to Portland 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 $3299

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 $6165

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

Burgundy & Provence 12 days from $3549

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.

Burgundy by River Barge 10 days from $2899

Drift from one stunning landscape to another, stopping to roam the region’s famous vineyards, ride bikes through its vast forests, and indulge in its unforgettable flavors.

Canals, Vineyards & Castles with Paris 11 days from $3948

Experience France, Luxembourg, Germany and Holland on this 11-day rail and river cruise vacation.

Central European Experience with 2 Nights Paris - Eastbound 13 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.

Enchanting Rhone 10 days from $5010

Whether it is romance, wine, scrumptious traditional food or breathtaking scenery you seek, all can be found on this 10-day journey along the Rhône River.

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.

Harz Mountains & Rhine Gorge 11 days from $2655

We explore the half-timbered villages and stunning peaks of the Harz Mountains by heritage railway before visiting the stunning Rhine Gorge, where the legendary Lorelei Rock still casts its spell.

Jewels of Central Europe 18 days from $6539

A sailing along the Moselle, Rhine, Main, and Danube Rivers is the centerpiece of your 18-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.

Quintessential Burgundy 10 days from $3299

By barge, by bicycle and by foot, the lush vineyards and undeniable charm of the Burgundy region await.

Spectacular South of France River Cruise 15 days from $7445

Let the romantic nature and the beauty of the South of France envelope you on a trip from Paris to Nice.