Top River Cruise Destinations
Published Tuesday, May 10th 2022
Where can you take a river cruise? Almost anywhere you want to go! There are river cruise options on five of the seven continents. Some river cruises are in more familiar destinations, and some may surprise you.
Here are the destinations around the world where you can river cruise:
Europe
There are so many river cruise options in Europe that choosing a river can be daunting. The Danube River and Rhine River are excellent because they will take you through multiple countries. You see capital cities, charming villages, fairy tale castles, vineyards, and more. The lesser-known Moselle River wanders through one of the most beautiful valleys in Northern Europe between the French Alps and the Rhine Gorge.
In France, a voyage on the Seine River will take you from Paris to the Normandy Coast. Wine lovers will enjoy the extraordinary wines of France’s Bordeaux region along the Garonne and Dordogne Rivers. Sailing the Rhone and Saône Rivers will let you experience the lavender fields of Provence and vineyards of Burgundy.
Portugal is renowned for its rich culture, enticing cuisine, and Port wine. Discover its Old-World villages and picturesque cities on a river cruise down the Douro River.
Africa
Sail on the Chobe River in Northern Botswana to view a large diversity of wildlife. You can pair this unique river cruise with an unforgettable safari and a visit to Victoria Falls.
A cruise on the Nile River allows you to discover incredible places in Egypt like the ancient pyramids and pharaohs as well as connect with Cairo's current cultures and the Nile River valley.
Asia
Explore Vietnam and Cambodia while gliding on the Mekong River past flourishing forests, lush green hills, and colorful stilt houses. This river cruise combines with a land adventure to witness breathtaking sites like Angkor Wat and Ha Long Bay.
North America
The most popular river cruise journey in the United States is on the Mississippi River, with cruises that focus on food, music, and American history. Enjoy relaxing scenic sailing and unparalleled bird-watching as the landscape changes from the bluffs of the North to the bayous of the South.
You can sail the Columbia and Snake Rivers between Oregon and Washington. Retrace Lewis and Clark’s expedition while admiring the magnificent views of the Pacific Northwest.
South America
Finally, you can travel to South America and take a river cruise on the Amazon River. Most river cruise itineraries explore the upper Amazon in Peru, where you will encounter amazing wildlife and beautiful scenery of the rainforest.
I hope that you learned something new about all the different ways there are to sail on the rivers of the world! Where do you want to explore?
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