Where We Sail

The World's Great Rivers

Each river tells a different story. We'll help you find the one that speaks to yours.

The Danube river cruise
Europe's Royal River

Europe's Royal River

The Danube

The Danube winds through ten countries and some of Europe's most storied capitals — Vienna, Budapest, Bratislava, and beyond. A river cruise here is a journey through centuries of art, architecture, and culture, all from the comfort of a beautifully appointed ship.

Trip Highlights

  • Vienna's imperial palaces
  • Budapest at night
  • Wachau Valley vineyards
  • Bratislava's old town
  • Melk Abbey
  • Christmas markets (seasonal)

Best For

History lovers, couples, first-time river cruisers

Best Season

April – November

The Rhine river cruise
Castles, Vineyards & Fairy Tales

Castles, Vineyards & Fairy Tales

The Rhine

The Rhine Gorge is one of the most dramatic stretches of river in the world — medieval castles perched on cliffs, terraced vineyards tumbling to the water's edge, and charming villages that seem untouched by time. This is classic European river cruising at its finest.

Trip Highlights

  • Rhine Gorge UNESCO landscape
  • Cologne Cathedral
  • Rüdesheim wine town
  • Strasbourg's old town
  • Heidelberg Castle
  • Amsterdam canals

Best For

Wine enthusiasts, history buffs, scenic cruisers

Best Season

April – October

The Seine river cruise
Paris and Normandy's Finest

Paris and Normandy's Finest

The Seine

Begin in the heart of Paris and sail through Normandy's rolling countryside to the sea. The Seine combines the romance of the French capital with the quiet beauty of rural France — and the profound history of the D-Day beaches — in one unforgettable voyage.

Trip Highlights

  • Paris city mooring
  • Versailles day trip
  • Giverny & Monet's garden
  • Rouen's Gothic cathedral
  • Normandy D-Day beaches
  • Honfleur harbour

Best For

Romantics, art lovers, history enthusiasts

Best Season

March – November

The Douro river cruise
Portugal's Valley of Wine

Portugal's Valley of Wine

The Douro

The Douro Valley is one of the world's oldest wine regions and one of its most beautiful. Terraced vineyards rise steeply from the river's edge, quintas (wine estates) welcome guests for tastings, and the pace of life slows to something deeply restorative.

Trip Highlights

  • Porto's Ribeira district
  • Quinta wine estate visits
  • Pinhão village
  • Régua wine museum
  • Salamanca day trip (Spain)
  • Douro Valley UNESCO landscape

Best For

Wine lovers, couples, those seeking something quieter

Best Season

March – October

The Mekong river cruise
Southeast Asia's Sacred River

Southeast Asia's Sacred River

The Mekong

The Mekong is unlike any river in Europe — ancient, vast, and alive with culture. Sail between Cambodia and Vietnam, visiting Angkor Wat at sunrise, floating markets at dawn, and remote villages that have changed little in centuries. This is adventure with elegance.

Trip Highlights

  • Angkor Wat & Angkor Thom
  • Phnom Penh's Royal Palace
  • Floating villages
  • Cai Be floating market
  • Ho Chi Minh City
  • Remote temple complexes

Best For

Adventurous travellers, culture seekers, those wanting something different

Best Season

October – April

The Nile river cruise
The Cradle of Civilisation

The Cradle of Civilisation

The Nile

To sail the Nile is to travel through time itself. From Luxor's Valley of the Kings to the temples of Aswan, every bend in the river reveals another wonder of the ancient world. A Nile cruise is one of the most extraordinary journeys a traveller can take.

Trip Highlights

  • Valley of the Kings, Luxor
  • Karnak Temple complex
  • Abu Simbel temples
  • Aswan High Dam
  • Philae Temple
  • Felucca sailing at sunset

Best For

History lovers, bucket-list travellers, those seeking the extraordinary

Best Season

October – April

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