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River Cruises
photo of Budapest,  courtesy of Ama Waterways

Thanks for stopping on this page. Keep checking back as more videos, photos and special offers are posted.
Much of the information listed here comes from visiting the 2025 ASTA River Cruise Expo, which included site visits to ships from every major brand you may be considering for your next trip. Compare the vibe, the cabin styles and unique features of each brand to help you choose your next great vacation.
Remember... river crusises are not just for Europe. Aside from the Danube, the Rhine, the Douro and the smaller rivers through France, you can explore Egypt, Asia –  and now South America – on small river cruise ships that get you into the hearbeat of life. And, of course, you can enjoy a river cruise on the Mississippi and Snake rivers in the United States. 
By the way, check out the blog post on How to Choose the Right River Cruise for you.

Ama Waterways
known for their twin cabins that give you both a French balcony (sliding door)and an outside veranda, one of the largest fleets of river ships in Europe, first river cruise company to offer river cruising in Columbia

Three Ama Waterways videos below:
​a walkthrough of a twin balcony cabin, entertainment you might expect in the evening, a look at the lounge during Christmas market season

Viking
known for its name recognition and large fleet of river cruise ships and solid reputation

Three Viking videos below, showing two types of suites and a veranda cabin. 

Avalon Waterways
known for panorama suites with wide-opening sliding doors that comprise 80% of all cabins; friendly staff and
active, classic and discovery excursions that attractive slightly younger travelers


Uniworld
​Every ship and every stateroom is different. Known for fine dining with casual attire as desired.
Uniworld uniquely offers "LGBTQ+ and Allies Cruises" multiple times each year, which are ideal for
couples and multigenerational families.​


Tauck
known for excellence in service, gastronomy and cultural immersion


Riviera
This company is very popular with guests from the UK and is known for special offers for solo passengers.
Riviera will be launching (projected for 2026 sailings) a ship that is solo-only for frequent year-round options.


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