River Cruises

River cruises offer a unique and intimate travel experience, navigating scenic waterways and exploring charming towns and cities. These cruises often feature smaller ships, creating a more personalized and relaxed atmosphere. River cruises focus on cultural immersion, with opportunities to visit local markets, museums, and historical sites. Onboard, guests can enjoy regional cuisine and learn about the history, culture, and geography of the region through lectures and presentations.

I Celebrated My Mom’s Milestone Birthday on a Ship That Caters to Kids—and It Was the Perfect Trip

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I Sailed Through Northern Quebec in the Depths of Winter on an Ice-breaking Ship That Can Go Almost Anywhere in the World
This Traditional Egyptian Ship Is a New Way to See the Temples of the Nile River, With Fewer Than Two Dozen Guests on Board
This Expedition-style Ship From Four Seasons Is Like a Floating Resort in the South Pacific
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These Cruise Lines Are Waiving Cancellation Fees for LA Residents Affected by Wildfires

River Cruises

These Cruise Lines Are Waiving Cancellation Fees for LA Residents Affected by Wildfires

These Lesser-visited South Pacific Islands Are Best Seen by a Small-ship Cruise — How to Plan Your Trip

River Cruises

These Lesser-visited South Pacific Islands Are Best Seen by a Small-ship Cruise — How to Plan Your Trip

Our Readers' Favorite 10 River Cruise Lines in 2020

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Our Readers' Favorite 10 River Cruise Lines in 2020

What to Know About Mississippi River Cruises — From the Cruise Lines to Top Itineraries

River Cruises

What to Know About Mississippi River Cruises — From the Cruise Lines to Top Itineraries

Explore America’s Most Iconic Waterways With the 5 Best U.S. River Cruises

River Cruises

Explore America’s Most Iconic Waterways With the 5 Best U.S. River Cruises

15 Travel Writer-approved River Cruise Essentials for Europe and Beyond – From $13 at Amazon

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15 Travel Writer-approved River Cruise Essentials for Europe and Beyond – From $13 at Amazon

This River Cruise Line Is Launching Its First-ever All-female Trip Next Year

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This River Cruise Line Is Launching Its First-ever All-female Trip Next Year

This 8-person River Cruise Through England Sails to Castles From 'Downton Abbey' — Here's How to Get on Board

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This 8-person River Cruise Through England Sails to Castles From 'Downton Abbey' — Here's How to Get on Board

15 of the Best River Cruises in Europe

River Cruises

15 of the Best River Cruises in Europe

This Brand-new River Cruise Ship Just Set Sail on the Nile — Here's What It's Like on Board

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This Brand-new River Cruise Ship Just Set Sail on the Nile — Here's What It's Like on Board

This New Luxury Nile River Cruise Is a Gateway to Egypt's Ancient Wonders

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This New Luxury Nile River Cruise Is a Gateway to Egypt's Ancient Wonders

This Brand-new River Cruise Line Is Coming to Europe in April — Here's Where They're Sailing

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This Brand-new River Cruise Line Is Coming to Europe in April — Here's Where They're Sailing

I Planned a River Cruise With 48 of My Closest Friends and Family — Here’s How You Can, Too

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I Planned a River Cruise With 48 of My Closest Friends and Family — Here’s How You Can, Too

We Took Our 5-year-old Son on a European River Cruise — Here's Why It Was the Ultimate Family Vacation

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We Took Our 5-year-old Son on a European River Cruise — Here's Why It Was the Ultimate Family Vacation

This Cruise Ship Sails the Mississippi River — With Spacious Suites, Great Restaurants, and Visits to Charming U.S. Small Towns

River Cruises

This Cruise Ship Sails the Mississippi River — With Spacious Suites, Great Restaurants, and Visits to Charming U.S. Small Towns