2026 Europe river cruises

Discover luxury redefined when you book a 2026 Europe river cruise. Save up to 30%* with Return flights^ and Free drinks package included or €200 on board credit per couple.

Book now to secure your preferred itinerary, suite and departure date.  

Our 2026 Europe river cruise highlights

Basel to Amsterdam

8 Days

SEASON: 2026

Jewels of the Rhine

Discover Europe’s most popular river cruises

From
GBP
£1,946*
Budapest to Munich

8 Days

SEASON: 2026

Danube Explorer

Discover Europe’s most popular river cruises

From
GBP
£1,989*
Budapest to Munich

8 Days

SEASON: 2026

Danube Delights

Discover Europe’s most popular river cruises

From
GBP
£1,887*
Amsterdam

8 Days

SEASON: 2026

Holland & Belgium in Bloom

Discover Europe’s most popular river cruises

From
GBP
£2,355*
Basel to Amsterdam

11 Days

SEASON: 2026

Rhine Castles & Moselle Vineyards

Discover Europe’s most popular river cruises

From
GBP
£2,686*


2025 Europe river cruises

Save up to 40% and enjoy a Panorama Balcony Suite from just £2,295pp, or upgrade for just £100pp^ and enjoy €50pp On Board Credit#.

Our 2025 Europe river cruise highlights 
 

Basel to Amsterdam

8 Days

SEASON: 2025

Jewels of the Rhine

Discover Europe’s most popular river cruises

From
GBP
£2,275*
Porto

8 Days

SEASON: 2025

Secrets of the Douro

Explore the charms of Portugal by river

From
GBP
£2,265*

Find Unbeatable Last Minute River Cruise Deals

Looking for a spontaneous getaway? Don’t miss out on last minute river cruise deals that offer unbeatable savings for your next adventure. Whether you're dreaming of exploring the Danube, Rhine, or any other stunning river, these limited-time offers are the perfect way to embark on a luxurious journey without the wait.
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Extend Your Stay

Our Extend Your Stay options include stunning pre- and post-cruise city breaks, where you’ll be able to explore your chosen city to your heart’s content. Stay in central hotels and discover hidden gems independently or with a friendly guide. 
Eiffel Tower on a sunny day, seen from the Seine River, with two trees and Pont d’léna in the foreground Eiffel Tower on a sunny day, seen from the Seine River, with two trees and Pont d’léna in the foreground

Extend Your Stay highlights 
 

Looking for an even longer sailing? Find inspiration below, with our Extend Your Stay cruises, complete with pre- or post-sailing city breaks. Discover the perfection of Paris, the marvels of Madrid, the beauty of Berlin and more. 

Your guide to Europe river cruising

Start planning your extraordinary Emerald Cruises journey, details about river cruises and frequently asked questions. 


View Terms & Conditions
2025 - 2026 Europe River cruise offers:
2025 Europe River Cruising: All our holidays are subject to availability. Prices are based on two people sharing our lowest available cabin grade. Offers applicable to new bookings only made between 20 March and 31 May 2025 and are valid when paying in full at time of booking. *Based on category C suite on EWFB on 22 April 2025. ^Balcony Suites refers to category C, B, A and is only available on selected sailing dates. #On select sailings, receive a €50pp On Board Credit. OBC has no cash value and can be used on board cruise towards purchase of drinks, drink packages, Wellness services, and DiscoverMORE tours. Flights are up to a value of £500 per person dependent on itinerary and departure date. Flights may not be a direct service. If the required air fare exceeds the set credit amount, additional charges will apply. We reserve the right to withdraw offers and promotions at any time and only applicable to residents of the UK. Full booking conditions can be found at emeraldcruises.co.uk/terms-conditions. E&OE.

2026 Europe River Cruising: All our holidays are subject to availability and are valid for new bookings only made between 1st September – 20th November 2025. All prices are correct as of 22nd August 2025, and are based on two people sharing our lowest prices available cabin and include any relevant discounts. Supplements may apply for single travellers, upgraded cabins and other departure dates. Our offers are not combinable, 
and we reserve the right to withdraw our offers at any time. Our itineraries, hotels, dates and inclusions are subject to change. Itineraries may operate in reverse. Savings of up to 30% applies to selected itineraries, departure dates and cabin grades. Offers must be paid in full 10 months prior to departure, or at the time of booking if less than 10 months prior to departure. Best Available Fare is strictly limited, and subject to availability, until sold out or withdrawn. ^Flights may not be a direct service and flights are up to a set credit amount up to £500pp. If the required air fare exceeds the set credit amount, additional charges will apply. Airport transfers are only available on the first and last day of your journey and at times we designate. Transfers outside these times will be at your expense and must be secured by your own arrangements. In the event of suitable flights not connecting with cruise embarkation/disembarkation timings, overnight accommodation may be required at an additional cost. †Guests can select from a platinum drinks package or €200 on board credit per couple when booking a Panorama Balcony Suite or above. The platinum drinks package includes a selection of available beverages, including juices, mocktails and non-alcoholic beers. Guests may also enjoy draft and bottled beers, house wines (red, white, sparkling and Prosecco) by the glass, with a selection of bottled wines subject to availability. No cash alternative available. On selected dates. Full booking conditions can be found at emeraldcruises.co.uk/terms-conditions.E&OE.