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There is something magical if not nostalgic about sailing the world’s most famous waterways….watching the world slowly pass you by as you relax on the sun deck or from the comfort of your outside cabins! Around every bend in the river is a new village, a new castle, a new country – a new discovery! Cruisepilot is able to bring you some of the best negotiated river cruise deals and savings available in the marketplace!

Popular river cruise itineraries include The Danube, The Rhine, The Moselle, The Nile, The Volga, The Yangtze, The Seine / Rhone and many, many more.

European River Cruises

Sail alongside medieval castles, ancient ruins and luxuriant vineyards on rivers such as the, Danube, Seine and Rhine as part of one of the many European river cruise itineraries.

Danube River Cruise

Be engulfed with art, music and history when you sail the second longest river in Europe - a river that flows more than 1,800 miles through eight countries. Trace the paths of warlords who invaded Roman and Byzantine Empires and revel in the cultures of Vienna, Budapest, Bratislava, Melk and Nuremberg.

Elbe River Cruises

Voyage through Germany and the Czech Republic past fantastic rock formations, sprawling vineyards and tranquil meadows. Tour Dresden, a glorious treasury of art; Meissen, which produces world-famous porcelain, and Prague, an exhilarating medley of avant-garde creativity and youthful activism.

Rhine River Cruises

Venture past Switzerland, France, Germany and the Netherlands through the Rhine Valley, which has more castles than any other river in the world. You’ll observe hilltop fortresses, Germany’s most famous vineyard and Cologne’s 700-year-old Gothic Cathedral.

Rhone and Saone River Cruise

River cruising at its best! Experience the best of Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands. Savor the local cuisine of Lyon, visit Roman ruins in Arles, view the art of Picasso, Renoir and Matisse in Provence, tour the palace of the Popes in Avignon and drink the wines of Beaujolais and Burgundy.

Seine River Cruises

Glide past the chateaux of kings and the landscape of the Impressionists on the French Seine, which flows through Paris before emptying into the English Channel at Le Havre. On this river cruise, take in Monet’s gardens in Giverny, roam the beaches of Normandy and see where Joan of Arc was burned at the stake.

Po RiverCruises

Fall in love with Italy while cruising its longest river to Venice, famed for its decadent architecture, dreamy canals and narrow alleyways. Along the way, visit Mantua, a highly romantic town; Padua, an old university town; and Verona, the setting of Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet”.

Douro River Cruises

Drift down the River of Gold, which begins in Madrid, Spain and flows to Porto, Portugal. This wonderfully scenic river cruise encapsulates deep cleft gorges, sleepy fishing villages and almond and citrus orchards. Visit Salamanca, Spain’s ancient seat of learning, and Porto, recognized for its medieval alleyways.

The Russian Waterways River Cruises

Immerse yourself in the waterways of the Tsars and step into Russia’s imperial past while sailing past stoic cities that contain preserved Kremlins, monasteries and churches on this Russian Waterways river cruise. Tour aristocratic palaces and the Hermitage in St. Petersburg and Red Square and St. Basil’s Cathedral in Moscow.

Egypt River Cruises

Nile River Cruises

Journey to 4,000 years B.C. and dig up the legacy of the Pharaohs when you sail on the world’s longest river through the heart of Egypt. Marvel at the Great Pyramids and the Sphinx in Giza, visit the dynasty temples of Luxor and visit the monstrous Aswan Dam.

Asia River Cruises

Ayeyarwady River Cruises

Join a river cruise to unearth the religious heart of Myanmar (formerly Burma) and discover temples, pagodas, shrines perched on volcanic peaks, and the remains of the ancient capital of Pagan.

Yangtze RiverCruise

Trace China’s lifeline, along the third longest river in the world, from the Tibetan Highlands to the East China Sea. Wake up to a morning session of Tai Chi before exploring the fabled Three Gorges, the tomb of the terracotta Army in Xi’an, and the wonders of Shanghai and Beijing.

Australia River Cruises

Murray River Cruise

Carve a serpentine course through wetlands, gorges, clay pans, red gum forests and grassland as you cruise the fifth longest river in the world. Follow the lifeblood of pioneers through the driest continent on earth and view Aboriginal rock art, archaeological digs and over 350 species of birds.

Canada River Cruises

St. Lawrence River and Seaway River Cruises

Cruise to Quebec City and Montreal, two ageless Canadian cities on the St. Lawrence River, and then continue on the St. Lawrence Seaway, the international route to the Great Lakes. On this river cruise, you’ll navigate pristine Lake Ontario and the Thousand Islands region, an 80-mile network of scenic river channels and coves.

South America River Cruises

Amazon River Cruises

Navigate the world’s largest carrier of water past small Indian settlements, the stately city of Manaus and remote archeological sites. Nature walks in the rainforest will introduce you to some of the most exotic wildlife on the planet, including giant butterflies, toucans and monkeys.