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Experience Elegance and Sophisticated travel with European River Cruises
Dreaming of an elegant way to travel and explore Europe? At Straight Away Travel, our expert river cruise travel professionals will help with finding the perfect cruise line, river, itinerary, and help you save money at the same time.
Choose the Best River Cruise Line
Amadeus River Cruises
Amadeus offers authentic European elegance with a focus on Austrian hospitality and classic river cruising. Their ships are stylish yet understated, featuring gourmet dining, panoramic lounges, and curated excursions. Amadeus appeals to travelers seeking value, cultural depth, and refined service without being overly formal.
Avalon Waterways
Avalon is known for its innovative Panorama Suites with wall-to-wall windows and beds facing the view. Their cruises blend classic sightseeing with Active & Discovery programs—think biking, hiking, and local tastings. They offer multiple and included excursions at every stop. With flexible excursion styles and upscale yet relaxed onboard service, Avalon is a top choice for adventurous, independent-minded travelers.
AmaWaterways
AmaWaterways offers luxury with a personal touch, known for excellent cuisine, wellness programs, and spacious ships. Their itineraries are active-friendly and immersive, with complimentary biking tours, wine cruises, and regional dining. Ama’s standout service and elegant ambiance make it popular among discerning travelers and river cruise veterans alike. They offer multiple and included excursions at each stop.
Viking River Cruises
Viking is the most recognized name in river cruising, offering modern Scandinavian design. Their itineraries focus on history and culture, with one daily excursion included in every port. Viking’s large fleet and global presence make it a great fit for travelers seeking reliability, enrichment, and a polished onboard environment.
Riverside Luxury Cruises
A newcomer built on the legacy of Crystal River Cruises, Riverside offers ultra-luxury river cruising with a boutique, yacht-like atmosphere. Expect spacious suites, exceptional fine dining, and nearly 1:1 staff-to-guest ratios. Riverside is ideal for travelers who value indulgent service, high-end amenities, and top notch food and beverage with an elegant onboard experience.
Emerald Cruises
Emerald delivers modern river cruising at an excellent value, with sleek ships, wellness offerings, and inventive features like indoor pools that convert to cinemas. Their inclusive pricing covers excursions, tips, and wine at meals. Ideal for first-time cruisers or younger guests looking for stylish comfort and a bit more flexibility.
Scenic Luxury Cruises
Scenic is an ultra-all-inclusive line offering 5-star luxury—from private butlers and fine dining to all excursions, transfers, and gratuities. Their Scenic Enrich experiences deliver one-of-a-kind cultural moments like exclusive concerts or private castle tours. It’s an ideal choice for travelers who want everything bundled in a truly upscale setting.
Tauck River Cruises
Tauck provides seamlessly curated, fully escorted journeys, backed by decades of guided tour experience. Their river cruises include exclusive access to sites, small-group touring, and deeply personalized service. Tauck is perfect for guests who want a worry-free, high-touch experience focused on culture, comfort, and storytelling.
Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection
Uniworld is the most design-focused and artistic of the luxury lines, with ships that resemble floating boutique hotels. Each vessel is uniquely styled to reflect the destination, with exceptional cuisine and curated excursions. Uniworld is for travelers who love personality, polish, and immersive luxury with flair.
Riviera River Cruises
Riviera offers British-influenced river cruises with a focus on affordability, quality, and excellent guided tours. Their pricing is transparent with optional add-ons, and solo travelers benefit from no or low single supplements. Riviera is ideal for value-conscious guests who still want a well-paced, culturally rich river cruise experience.
Cruising Vacation Components
Here is how we help you through planning your dream cruise from beginning to end
Planning
Listen to your desires and interests to find your perfect cruise and help with pre- and post cruise plans as well.
Booking
Find the best pricing and package then book it for you. We watch for lower fares even after booking.
Destination Benefits
We provide you tips, tricks, must bring items, must do excursions, dining, and more.
Travel Preparation
We help you prepare for travel day with travel requirement assistance, documents & must have items.
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