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River Cruises
Discover river cruises with RACV Travel, gliding through the heart of Europe, Asia and Egypt aboard elegant small ships that carry few guests and dock right in the centre of each town.
A closer way to cruise, glide through the heart of the world's most storied landscapes.
River cruising trades the scale of an ocean liner for intimacy and access. Ships welcome fewer guests and berth in the middle of town rather than at an industrial port, putting cathedral squares and riverside cafes minutes from your cabin. The scenery never leaves you, with vineyards, castles and villages sliding past the window all day. Sail the Rhine, Danube, Douro and Seine through Europe, the Mekong through Vietnam and Cambodia, or the Nile past the temples of Luxor, with trusted travel partners like Scenic, Travelmarvel, Avalon, APT and more.
Fares are typically far more inclusive than ocean cruising, covering most meals, drinks and daily guided excursions. RACV Members enjoy exclusive savings.
River Cruise Offers
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Scenic river cruises with RACV
Let remarkable landscapes set the scene for your next journey
Scenic river cruises with RACV
Explore river cruise holidays through RACV Travel & Scenic
Your RACV Travel Agent can help you compare available itineraries, cabin options and fare inclusions, with guidance to make planning your holiday easier.
Ask about available RACV member savings and inclusions, subject to the chosen sailing and applicable terms. Whether you’ve found your ideal voyage or are still exploring, we’ll help you choose a cruise that suits your interests and budget.
More sailings may be available than shown online. Ask your RACV Travel Agent about other options.
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Travelmarvel River Cruising
Explore river cruise holidays through RACV Travel & Travelmarvel
Explore river cruise holidays through RACV Travel & Travelmarvel
Explore river cruise holidays through RACV Travel & Travelmarvel
Your RACV Travel Agent can help you compare available itineraries, cabin options and fare inclusions, with guidance to make planning your holiday easier.
Ask about available RACV member savings and inclusions, subject to the chosen sailing and applicable terms. Whether you’ve found your ideal voyage or are still exploring, we’ll help you choose a cruise that suits your interests and budget.
More sailings may be available than shown online. Ask your RACV Travel Agent about other options.
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Trafalgar through RACV Travel
Explore river cruises with Trafalgar through RACV Travel.
Trafalgar through RACV Travel.
Explore river cruise holidays through RACV Travel & Trafalgar
Your RACV Travel Agent can help you compare available itineraries, cabin options and fare inclusions, with guidance to make planning your holiday easier.
Ask about available RACV member savings and inclusions, subject to the chosen sailing and applicable terms. Whether you’ve found your ideal voyage or are still exploring, we’ll help you choose a cruise that suits your interests and budget.
More sailings may be available than shown online. Ask your RACV Travel Agent about other options.
River Cruise Offers
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Scenic river cruises with RACV
Let remarkable landscapes set the scene for your next journey
Scenic river cruises with RACV
Explore river cruise holidays through RACV Travel & Scenic
Your RACV Travel Agent can help you compare available itineraries, cabin options and fare inclusions, with guidance to make planning your holiday easier.
Ask about available RACV member savings and inclusions, subject to the chosen sailing and applicable terms. Whether you’ve found your ideal voyage or are still exploring, we’ll help you choose a cruise that suits your interests and budget.
More sailings may be available than shown online. Ask your RACV Travel Agent about other options.
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Travelmarvel River Cruising
Explore river cruise holidays through RACV Travel & Travelmarvel
Explore river cruise holidays through RACV Travel & Travelmarvel
Explore river cruise holidays through RACV Travel & Travelmarvel
Your RACV Travel Agent can help you compare available itineraries, cabin options and fare inclusions, with guidance to make planning your holiday easier.
Ask about available RACV member savings and inclusions, subject to the chosen sailing and applicable terms. Whether you’ve found your ideal voyage or are still exploring, we’ll help you choose a cruise that suits your interests and budget.
More sailings may be available than shown online. Ask your RACV Travel Agent about other options.
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Trafalgar through RACV Travel
Explore river cruises with Trafalgar through RACV Travel.
Trafalgar through RACV Travel.
Explore river cruise holidays through RACV Travel & Trafalgar
Your RACV Travel Agent can help you compare available itineraries, cabin options and fare inclusions, with guidance to make planning your holiday easier.
Ask about available RACV member savings and inclusions, subject to the chosen sailing and applicable terms. Whether you’ve found your ideal voyage or are still exploring, we’ll help you choose a cruise that suits your interests and budget.
More sailings may be available than shown online. Ask your RACV Travel Agent about other options.
River Cruises
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Group tour (max 45)
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Budapest7 nights Passau Budapest13 days12 nightsGroup tour (max 45)
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Frequently asked questions
River ships are far smaller, carrying around 100 to 200 guests compared with thousands, and sail inland waterways rather than open sea. That means calm water, a new town almost every day, central docking and more inclusive fares, but fewer onboard facilities such as multiple restaurants, pools and theatres.
River fares are usually close to all-inclusive, typically covering all meals, beer and wine with lunch and dinner, daily guided excursions, onboard entertainment and often gratuities and airport transfers. Optional premium excursions, some speciality dining and travel insurance generally sit outside the fare.
The Danube suits first-timers, linking Budapest, Vienna and Bratislava with the most variety in the shortest distance. The Rhine is the classic castles-and-vineyards route through Germany and the Netherlands. The Douro is quieter and wine-focused through Portugal, while the Seine and Rhone concentrate on France, food and Normandy history.
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