River Cruise Holidays
River cruises are a relaxed way to see several places in one trip, with your hotel travelling with you and the details handled before you go.
See more, unpack once and travel at an easier pace.
A river cruise can be a very comfortable way to explore. You sail between cities, towns and landscapes, often arriving close to the centre rather than travelling in and out by road each day.
One Extra Night Travel helps compare river cruise lines, cabins, routes, inclusions, flights, extensions and the little details that make one cruise better suited to you than another.
Choosing the right river cruise matters
- Compare different river cruise lines and cabin styles
- Look at flights, regional departures and pre or post-cruise stays
- Check what is included, from drinks and dining to excursions
- Help match the route and ship style to the kind of holiday you want
Same river, very different holidays.
River cruise lines can vary hugely in atmosphere, inclusions, cabin quality, dining style, excursions and overall feel.
The right cruise line
Some river cruises are relaxed and good value, others are more luxurious, more inclusive or more focused on experiences.
The right cabin
French balconies, suites, deck position and ship layout can all affect the feel of the holiday.
The right route
The same river can offer city-focused itineraries, wine routes, Christmas markets, history, scenery or slower-paced cruising.
It is worth looking beyond the headline price.
River cruise pricing can be difficult to compare at a glance. A cheaper fare may include less, use different flight options or place you in a lower cabin category.
We can help look at what is actually included, where the cabin sits on the ship and whether upgrading makes sense for your trip.
- Cabin category and deck position
- Dining, drinks and excursion inclusions
- Flight timings and regional airport options
- Pre-cruise and post-cruise hotel stays
Popular river cruise ideas
From Europe’s great rivers to further-afield journeys in Asia, Egypt and the USA, river cruising can suit very different travel styles.
Danube
Rhine
Douro
Seine
Rhône
Dutch & Belgian Waterways
Mekong
Nile
Mississippi
Christmas Markets
We can help compare the river cruise operators
Different operators suit different travellers. We can help compare atmosphere, inclusions, ship style, routes and value.
Different rivers, different reasons to go
River cruising can be scenic, cultural, historic, food-led, festive or very luxurious. The important part is choosing the style that fits.
Cities and culture
Vienna, Budapest, Bratislava and beautiful stretches of European river scenery.
Castles and vineyards
Classic river cruising with historic towns, vineyard views and atmospheric old streets.
Wine country
A scenic Portuguese river cruise through terraced landscapes and wine regions.
Paris and Normandy
A good choice for France, history, art, food and a slower route from Paris.
Vietnam and Cambodia
A more adventurous river journey with local life, culture and touring before or after.
Temples and history
One of the great classic journeys, often combined with Cairo and carefully planned touring.
Festive Europe
Atmospheric winter cruising with markets, lights, warm drinks and historic towns.
All-inclusive comfort
Upgrade the ship, cabin, dining and inclusions for a more premium river cruise experience.
Simple planning for a better river cruise
Tell us the river or style
Share where you are interested in, when you want to travel and the kind of cruise you have in mind.
We compare the options
We look at cruise lines, routes, cabins, flights, inclusions, extensions and value.
You choose with confidence
You get a clearer view of what is included and which cruise is the better fit before booking.
Let’s find the right river cruise for you
Tell us the river, destination or travel style you are interested in. We can help narrow down the cruise lines, routes and cabins that make most sense.