Best river cruise deals for Europe, Asia offer up to 50% savings

River cruising is undeniably one of the most enchanting ways to explore the awe-inspiring landscapes and destinations that line the waterways of Europe and Asia. 

And gliding along the romantic Rhine, exploring the Danube, or discovering the various mysteries of the Mekong doesn’t have to cost you the deposit on a house.

To give Aussie travellers and river cruise enthusiasts a guide on what deal to consider for their bucket-listed river adventure, here’s Cruise Passenger’s best river cruise deals for Asia and Europe. 

Best river cruise deals for Europe

14-night Grand Danube Cruise: Giurgiu to Vilshofen with AmaWaterways

AmaWaterways offers a best-value autumn special this year. The 14-night Grand Danube Cruise from Giurgiu to Vilshofen is offered at AUD 9270 ($6,148 USD) from AUD 11154.85 ($7,398USD). This will give guests a total savings of up to 1,800 AUD. 

Additionally, this Giurgiu-embarked cruise is set to explore the Danube waterway on November 4 via AmaVerde. Furthermore, this half-month sailing is set to visit eight countries namely: Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria, and Romania. 

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16-day Magnificent Rivers of Europe: Budapest to Amsterdam with Avalon Waterways

Avalon Waterways highlights an array of best-value European river cruises this year. On top of the list is the line’s 16-day Magnificent Rivers of Europe. This spring offering is priced at AUD$9,766 from $12,566 per person which allows guests to have a total savings of AUD$2800 per person. Moreover, this Budapest-embarked sailing is set to visit five countries including Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Germany, and The Netherlands. 

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12-day Cities of Light: Paris to Prague with Viking

Viking highlights a well-crafted river cruise itinerary that explores the stunning landscapes, quaint villages and the castle-accentuated Europe’s storied rivers: The Main, Rhine, and Moselle. This cruise is Viking’s 12-day Cities of Light scheduled on November 20. Additionally, this European river adventure is offered at AU$5,395 from AU$6,395 which gives every guest a total savings of AU$1000. Moreover, this Paris to Prague cruise via Viking Alsvin features 10 guided tours in three countries. 

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8-day Danube Dreams: Vilshofen to Budapest with Avalon Waterways

Another best-value Spring offering from Avalon is the 8-day Danube Dreams scheduled on July 30. This Vilshofen-embarked river cruise is offered at a starting rate of AUD 4,341 from AUD 6,091 per person. This gives guests a total savings of AUD 1,750 per guest. Moreover, this 8-day sailing is set to visit the countries of Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary. 

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8-day Rhine Highlights: Basel to Amsterdam with Scenic

Scenic highlights a range of discounted itineraries all throughout the year this 2024. One of the line’s best-value river cruises is the 8-day Rhine Highlights scheduled on October 9. This autumn special is offered from AUD 4,945 per person. Moreover, this Scenic river cruise will start from the Swiss city of Basel as its port of origin and will disembark in Amsterdam. 

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8-day Jewels of the Rhine: Amsterdam to Zurich with Emerald Cruises

Emerald Cruises boasts its 8-day Jewels of the Rhine cruise scheduled on October 19. This Autumn offering comes with a bonus offer of AUD 5,655 from AUD 6,055 per person. Additionally, This 8-day Rhine journey will start from Amsterdam and will end in Zurich. 

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8-day Holiday Magic: Danube Family River Cruise: Vienna to Passau with Tauck

Tauck is highlighting a pre-Christmas holiday river cruise via an 8-day Holiday Magic: Danube Family River Cruise. This exciting journey on the storied Danube is offered at AUD 6770 (4490 USD) and is scheduled on December 20 via MS Savor. 

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8-day Burgundy & Provence: Arles to Lyon with Uniworld Boutique River Cruises

Uniworld Boutique River Cruises highlights a good number of itineraries for Europe this 2024. One of its best-value offerings is the Autumn special 8-day Burgundy & Provence scheduled on November 3. This cruise is offered at AUD 3,099 from AUD 5,599 per person which gives cruise passengers a total savings amounting to AUD 2500. Moreover, this Rhône and Saône waterways cruise will start from Arles and will end in Lyon. 

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7-night Douro Experience 2024: Porto to Porto with A-ROSA

With its commitment in bringing travellers into the soul of Portugal, A-ROSA features a premium all-inclusive river cruise itinerary via a 7-night Douro Experience 2024. The line offers a list of dates for this itinerary all throughout the year. The line’s best-value offering is priced at AU$2442 (€1,499) per person scheduled on August 7. 

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Best river cruise deals for Asia

15-day Timeless Wonders of Vietnam, Cambodia & The Mekong: Ho Chi Minh to Hanoi with Uniworld Boutique River Cruises

Uniworld Boutique River Cruises highlights an early Christmas cruise via 15-day Timeless Wonders of Vietnam, Cambodia & The Mekong. This Ho Chi Minh City-embarked river journey is offered at AUD 9,899 from AUD 11,399 per person. This allows guests to enjoy a total of AUD 3000 stateroom savings. Additionally, this river cruise to the storied Mekong is scheduled on December 6. 

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8-day Mekong Discovery: Ho Chi Minh City to Phnom Penh with Avalon Waterways

Avalon Waterways features a number of well-crafted itineraries for Asia. On top of the list is its 8-day Mekong Discovery scheduled on September 19. This best-value cruise is offered at AUD 4,919 from AUD 7,719 per person. In addition, this cruise deal enables guests to enjoy a total savings of AUD 2800 per guest or AUD 5,600 per stateroom. 

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11-day Luxury Mekong and Temple Discovery Cruise: Ho Chi Minh City to Siem Reap with Scenic

Scenic lines up an array of Asian itineraries this 2024 including the best-value cruise 11-day Luxury Mekong and Temple Discovery Cruise. This Ho Chi Minh City to Siem Reap sailing is offered with a super earlybird promo of AUD 7,920 from AUD 11,320. This gives travellers a AUD 3,400 savings per person or a total of AUD 6,800 savings per stateroom. Moreover, this 11-day river cruise is scheduled on September 1, 2024. 

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8-Day Majestic Mekong Cruise: Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minh City with Emerald Cruises

Emerald Cruises lines up itineraries for Southeast Asia this 2024. One of its best-value offerings is the 8-Day Majestic Mekong Cruise scheduled on December 7. This pre-Christmas river cruise is offered at a super earlybird promo of AU$5,040 from AU$5,540 per guest. This allows guests to enjoy AU$500 savings per person. 

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15-day Magnificent Mekong: Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City with Viking

Viking River Cruises features a 15-day Magnificent Mekong sailing on different dates throughout the year. But the line’s best-value offering is scheduled on September 23 which has a starting rate of AU$8595  from  AU$9495. This gives each guest a savings of AU$900 and a total stateroom savings of AU$1800. Moreover, this Hanoi-embarked river cruise is visiting two countries and has 16 guided tours. Furthermore, cruise passengers will explore the grandeur and mystery of the Mekong via The Viking Saigon. 

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18-day The Heart of Cambodia & Vietnam: Siem Reap to Hanoi with Avalon Waterways

Avalon Waterways boasts several river cruises for Aussie travellers seeking to discover and explore the mysterious Mekong river. One of its best-value deals is the 18-day The Heart of Cambodia & Vietnam cruise. This sailing is offered at AU$10,097 from AU$12,897 per person. This deal allows cruise passengers to have savings amounting to AU$2,800 per guest and a total of AU$5,600 per stateroom. Additionally, this Siem Reap-embarked river cruise is scheduled on September 23. 

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13-day India’s Golden Triangle & The Sacred Ganges: New Delhi to Kolkata with Uniworld Boutique River Cruises

Aside from featuring curated itineraries for The Mekong river, Uniworld  Boutique River Cruises also highlights a well-crafted itinerary for India’s Ganges river via a 13-day India’s Golden Triangle & The Sacred Ganges cruise. This itinerary is offered on different schedules throughout the year but the best-value deal is scheduled on October 4. In addition, this deal is offered at AU$9,599 from AU$12,599 per person. This allows guests to enjoy AU$3000 savings per guest. Furthermore, this New Delhi to Kolkata journey highlights 10 days of excursions hosted by English-speaking local experts. 

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13-day Wonders of Cambodia, Vietnam & the Mekong: Siem Reap to Ho Chi Minh City with Emerald Cruises

Emerald Cruises features a pre-Christmas river cruise itinerary via13-day Wonders of Cambodia, Vietnam & the Mekong. This river cruise deal is offered at AU$5,995 from AU$7,495 per person as part of its super earlybird promo. This ensures guests of AU$1500 saving per person or a total of AU$3000 savings per stateroom. Additionally, this Siem Reap to Ho Chi Minh City cruise is scheduled on December 4 aboard the luxury Star-Ship Emerald Harmony. 

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