
River Cruises
Discover the majestic rivers and waterways of Europe
Hotels Afloat is proud to bring you the best small-ship river cruises in fabulous European destinations.
Cruise the majestic rivers such as the Seine, the Rhone, and the Danube and discover historic cultural sites, cities and UNESCO monuments, all from the comfort of our selected small-ship cruises.
View all the cruise routes and programs for the year of your choice.
2025 European cruise routes and programs

A Portrait of Majestic France
The quintessential voyage for gourmets, oenophiles, and lovers of all things French.15 day cruise

Belgian Holiday Markets
Indulge in Belgium’s unique take on a European Christmas.8 day cruise

Brilliant Bordeaux
Uncover the proud legacy and heritage of Southwest France.8 day cruise

Castles along the Rhine
Find inspiration in the romantic, soul-stirring beauty of the fabled Rhine.8 day cruise

Classic Christmas Markets
A cruise for those wanting to experience the quintessential magic of the holidays.8 day cruise

Danube Holiday Markets
Celebrate the season in the birthplace of many beloved holiday traditions.8 day cruise

Delightful Danube & Prague 2025
This extraordinary journey for aficionados of European history, music, and art receives the perfect complement with a hotel stay in Prague.10 day cruise

Delightful Danube 2025
An extraordinary journey for aficionados of European history, music, and art.8 day cruise

Douro River Valley
An extraordinary journey designed for culturally curious travelers.8 day cruise

Enchanting Danube
A veritable showcase of the best of Central Europe, this is a journey any culturally curious world traveler will love.8 day cruise

European Holiday Markets
Experience Europe’s old-world charms during the most magical time of the year.8 day cruise

European Jewels
Indulge your passion for majestic art, architecture, music and history on an all-encompassing journey through four countries along three great rivers.15 day cruise

Grand France
A meticulously planned itinerary tailor-made for the culturally curious.15 day cruise

Milan, Venice & the Jewels of Veneto
Uncover the enchanted beauty and breathtaking history of Veneto.10 day cruise

Paris & Normandy
A journey steeped in wonder.8 day cruise

Portugal, Spain & the Douro River Valley
An extraordinary journey designed for culturally curious travelers, with a highlight hotel stay in Lisbon.11 day cruise

Remarkable Rhine & Historic Holland
Explore Europe’s rich history and Jewish heritage on an incredible discovery of the Netherlands, Germany, France, and Switzerland.11 day cruise

Rhine Holiday Markets
Switzerland, France, and Germany provide the perfect backdrop for this true connoisseur’s Christmas market cruise.8 day cruise

Ultimate France 2025
The perfect journey for those seeking the crème de la crème of France.22 day cruise

Venice & the Jewels of Veneto
Uncover the enchanted beauty and breathtaking history of Venice and Northern Italy.8 day cruise
2026 European cruise routes and programs

A Portrait of Majestic France
The quintessential voyage for gourmets, oenophiles, and lovers of all things French.15 day cruise

Brilliant Bordeaux
Uncover the proud legacy and heritage of Southwest France.8 day cruise

Burgundy & Provence
Follow in the footsteps of Van Gogh, Cézanne, and Gauguin on this exquisite journey through southern France.8 day cruise

Castles along the Rhine
Find inspiration in the romantic, soul-stirring beauty of the fabled Rhine.8 day cruise

Delightful Danube
An extraordinary journey for aficionados of European history, music, and art.8 day cruise

Delightful Danube & Prague
This extraordinary journey for aficionados of European history, music, and art receives the perfect complement with a hotel stay in Prague.10 day cruise

Douro River Valley
An extraordinary journey designed for culturally curious travelers.8 day cruise

Enchanting Danube
A veritable showcase of the best of Central Europe, this is a journey any culturally curious world traveler will love.8 day cruise

European Jewels
Indulge your passion for majestic art, architecture, music and history on an all-encompassing journey through four countries along three great rivers.15 day cruise

Grand France
A meticulously planned itinerary tailor-made for the culturally curious.15 day cruise

Paris & Normandy
A journey steeped in wonder.8 day cruise

Portugal, Spain & the Douro River Valley
An extraordinary journey designed for culturally curious travelers, with a highlight hotel stay in Lisbon.11 day cruise

Remarkable Rhine & Historic Holland
Explore Europe’s rich history and Jewish heritage on an incredible discovery of the Netherlands, Germany, France, and Switzerland.11 day cruise

Ultimate European Journey
Discover the best of Europe on one grand journey from the North Sea to the Black Sea.24 day cruise

Ultimate France 2026
The perfect journey for those seeking the crème de la crème of France.22 day cruise

Venice & the Jewels of Veneto
Uncover the enchanted beauty and breathtaking history of Venice and Northern Italy.8 day cruise
With a large choice of destinations and itineraries to suit every traveller, from 7-day cruises along the rivers to 22-day journeys across Europe, you can explore stunning waterways to your heart's desire.
The beauty of the Danube, Dordogne, Garonne, Main, Moselle, Rhone, Rhine and Saone, Seine will enthral you.
Whether looking for fabulous wine discoveries, impressive chateaux or simply stunning scenery, the river cruises in France, Germany, the Netherlands and Switzerland will delight you.
For the art and flower enthusiasts, Flanders and Holland await, with a journey to the cities of Amsterdam, Brussels, Antwerp and Van Gogh’s Nuenen, and the windmills of Kinderdijk.
Cruise itineraries and programs are tailored to immerse you through many centuries of history and culture, with guided tours and activities expertly organised. You will be spoilt for choice from UNESCO sites to château, wineries to walks through spectacular landscapes. If you prefer to relax on board, please, be our guest there is plenty of space on board all the boats.
The cuisine and dining is a daily Epicurean delight of dishes, tastes and flavours carefully prepared by your chefs. For wine enthusiasts, there are noble wines to taste and vineyards to explore.
Prepare yourself for a fabulous trip!
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