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Scroll down to watch videos of ships and cabin tours. Friendly Group Travel can book all of these companies, and find the best available promo deals, that sometimes include free airfare, a free pre- or post-cruise land extension or hotel night, single supplement waiver or cabin upgrade.
Please fill out the River Cruise Interest Form below to begin your river cruise journey.
Best cabin availability for peak season (spring and fall) is for 2027.
"Best deals" and pricing are with "last-minute travel" for the summer of 2026 and in November 2026. Please inquire.
The information listed here allows you to compare the vibe, the cabin styles and unique features of each brand
Most ships are un Europe on the Danube and Rhine rivers.. The Douro in Portugal and the Rhone in France are smaller rivers that accommodate smaller ships. Seasoned travelers are also choosing the Nile River for Egypt, the Mekong River for Cambodia and Thailand – and the Magdalena and Amazon rivers for 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.
Scroll down to watch videos of ships and cabin tours. Friendly Group Travel can book all of these companies, and find the best available promo deals, that sometimes include free airfare, a free pre- or post-cruise land extension or hotel night, single supplement waiver or cabin upgrade.
Please fill out the River Cruise Interest Form below to begin your river cruise journey.
Best cabin availability for peak season (spring and fall) is for 2027.
"Best deals" and pricing are with "last-minute travel" for the summer of 2026 and in November 2026. Please inquire.
The information listed here allows you to compare the vibe, the cabin styles and unique features of each brand
Most ships are un Europe on the Danube and Rhine rivers.. The Douro in Portugal and the Rhone in France are smaller rivers that accommodate smaller ships. Seasoned travelers are also choosing the Nile River for Egypt, the Mekong River for Cambodia and Thailand – and the Magdalena and Amazon rivers for 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.
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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
a walkthrough of a twin balcony cabin, entertainment you might expect in the evening, a look at the lounge during Christmas market season
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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.
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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
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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.
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Tauck
known for excellence in service, gastronomy and cultural immersion
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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.
Scenic Cruises
Scenic is known for ample storage space in every cabin.
Juliet balconies provide an open-air experience at the touch of a button.
Scenic's Juliet balconies give you oepn-air on the top half with a safety railing on the bottom half, without compromising cabin space.
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Emerald Cruises
Emerald is known as a moderately-priced company. Although river cruises are generally "all inclusive", Emerald offers some a la carte options for budget-minded travelers. Passengers who prefer a more elevated experience might choose Scenic, Emerald's sister company that offers more of a "modern luxury" atmosphere.
Emerald's indoor pool is a unique feature not seen on other river cruise ships.
Celebrity Cruises
Fans of Celebrity's big ships receive loyalty perks when booking celebrity on their new venture into river cruising. The company is starting with the Danube and Rhine rivers – booking now for their first trips in 2027.
Celebrity Cruises begins river cruising on the Danube and Rhine rivers in 2027.
