European River Cruises
River Cruise Travel specialists
We’ve Sailed the Rivers. We Know the Difference. We are friendly, knowledgable and and are here to make your river cruise vacation perfect!
Why Book Your European River Cruise With Straight Away Travel?
Your Perfect River Cruise Starts With a Conversation
With so many rivers, cruise lines, ships, and itineraries to choose from, finding the perfect river cruise can feel overwhelming. That’s where we come in!
We’ve sailed Europe’s beautiful rivers firsthand and love sharing our experience. We’ll get to know your travel style, interests, and budget, then personally research and compare the best options for you.
Together, we’ll find your perfect cruise, and we’ll continue helping with travel insurance, flights, transfers, and pre- and post-cruise hotel stays.
The best part? Our personalized river cruise booking assistance comes at no additional cost to you.
We can’t wait to help you plan an unforgettable journey!
Compare the Best European River Cruise Lines
| Cruise Line | Average Age | Our Words | Price Point | Crowd/Vibe |
| Amadeus | 55-70 | Family Owed, Excellent Service, Hidden Gem | Premium | Mature, cultured, European-influenced |
| AmaWaterways | 50-70 | Solid Brand, Lots of Choices, Great Service | Premium Plus | Active, social, couples, younger retirees |
| Avalon | 45-70 | Excellent Excursions, Active Options, Youngest Crowd | Premium Plus | Active, social, casual, independent travelers |
| Emerald | 50-70 | Contemporary, | First Class | Relaxed, active, casual |
| Riviera | 60-75 | Best Solo Cruise Rate (traveling alone), Great Price Point! | First Class | Traditional, relaxed, value-conscious |
| Riverside | 40-65 | The most luxurious of them all. Best cuisine and drinks, all butler! | Ultra- Luxury | Luxury travelers, foodies, upscale couples |
| Scenic | 50-70 | Unbeatable Suites, the most room on the water | Luxury | Affluent, luxury-focused, sophisticated |
| Tauck | 55-70 | One price, upscale, VIP excursions, fancier dressed option | Luxury | Affluent, polished, experienced travelers |
| Uniworld | 60-70 | Floating art museum, traditional luxury, mature sophisticated vibe | Luxury | Sophisticated, cultured, well-traveled |
| Viking | 60-75 | Consistent, comfortable, and reliable. No frills | Premium | Traditional, mature, quieter |
| Viva | 45-65 | New, Sophisticated, Still slightly unknown. | First Class | Contemporary, international, social, relaxed |
Which European river cruise is best for first-time cruisers?
Which European River Cruise is best for first-time cruiser?
That’s where we come in! We start with a personal conversation to learn about your travel style, interests, and budget. Then we research the best options, email you our recommendations, and personally walk you through the differences. Once you’ve chosen your cruise, we help with insurance, flights, and hotels. It’s personalized planning from start to finish, with no additional cruise booking fee.
Is the Rhine or the Danube the best river to cruise?
Both are fantastic choices! We all have our favorite itineraries, but we make sure that OUR vision is met. You will likely want to experience the one you don’t choose after your first one!
What happens if the water levels are too high or too low?
When is the best time to take a river cruise?
We help a ton of clients on spring trips, fall trips, but also cruises to see and experience the European Christmas Markets. Spring brings beautiful scenery and fewer crowds, summer offers longer days and warmer weather, fall is wonderful for wine regions, and Christmas market cruises are magical. We’ll help you choose the ideal time based on your destination, budget, and travel preferences.
What is included in a river cruise fare?
Honestly, all river cruises include accommodations, meals, and beer and wine at meals. After that, it depends on the river cruise company. We will help you compare apples to apples. If one cruise has gratuities included, we will add gratuties to the comparable cruise line. We make it much easier to understand.
Amadeus River Cruises
Experience elegant European river cruising with AMADEUS River Cruises. Known for beautiful ships, exceptional service, and immersive itineraries along the Rhine, Danube, and beyond, AMADEUS offers a sophisticated way to explore Europe. Our firsthand sailing experience helps you choose the perfect ship and itinerary.
Avalon Waterways
Discover river cruising your way with Avalon Waterways! Enjoy spacious Panorama Suites, incredible river views, and a choice of classic, active, and discovery excursions. Our travel advisors have sailed with Avalon and can help you find the perfect European river cruise to match your interests and travel style.
AmaWaterways
Explore Europe’s beautiful rivers with AmaWaterways, known for exceptional cuisine, welcoming service, and a variety of included excursions. From the Rhine to the Danube, our river cruise specialists have sailed AmaWaterways firsthand and can help you select the best ship, stateroom, and itinerary for your vacation.
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
Experience extraordinary luxury on Europe’s rivers with Riverside Luxury Cruises. Featuring spacious suites, exceptional dining, and personalized service, Riverside offers an intimate, upscale cruising experience. Having personally sailed Riverside, we can help you discover what makes this luxury river cruise line so special.
Emerald Cruises
Explore Europe’s rivers in contemporary comfort with Emerald Cruises. Enjoy stylish Star-Ships, thoughtfully designed itineraries, included excursions, and opportunities for active exploration. Our river cruise specialists help you compare Emerald’s ships, destinations, and staterooms to plan your ideal European river cruise.
Scenic Luxury Cruises
Discover all-inclusive luxury river cruising with Scenic. From elegant suites and butler service to fine dining and exclusive shore experiences, Scenic combines comfort with unforgettable destinations. Our travel advisors help you explore Scenic’s luxury river cruises and select the itinerary and suite that best suit your travel style.
Tauck River Cruises
Experience Europe with Tauck River Cruises, where exceptional service, exclusive sightseeing, and thoughtfully curated experiences create unforgettable journeys. Our firsthand experience sailing with Tauck allows us to help you understand the value of its all-inclusive approach and select the perfect European river cruise.
Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection
Step aboard Uniworld Boutique River Cruises for a luxurious, one-of-a-kind experience. Featuring beautifully designed ships, exceptional dining, personalized service, and immersive excursions, Uniworld brings boutique hotel elegance to the world’s rivers. Our specialists help you find the perfect Uniworld cruise for your travel style.
Riviera River Cruises
Discover exceptional value and beautiful European destinations with Riviera River Cruises. Enjoy comfortable ships, engaging guided excursions, and scenic journeys along Europe’s famous waterways. With firsthand Riviera sailing experience, our travel advisors can help you find the right itinerary and enjoy a memorable river cruise vacation.
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.
WELCOME BACK
We look forward to hearing about your cruise and receiving feedback
