Cruise lines highlight 2024 river deals with $4000 savings pp

With river cruising becoming more and more popular among discerning travellers and cruise enthusiasts, major lines have created an array of best-value river deals for 2024 sailings to entice cruisers to explore some of the world’s storied waterways. 

From the iconic Danube, Rhine, Douro, Rhone, and Seine in Europe to the enchanting Mekong of Southeast Asia, every line’s ‘floating hotels’ compete against each other in offering travellers nothing but the most enriching and intimate river cruise experience. 

Leading cruise lines such as AmaWaterways, Avalon Waterways, Uniworld Boutique River Cruises, and Emerald Cruises highlight a range of well-crafted and thoughtfully curated itineraries with bucket-listed amenities and value-packed offerings for Aussie cruisers and travellers seeking to explore the best of the world’s iconic rivers. 

Best deals for Europe

8-day Romantic Rhine with Avalon Waterways

For discerning travellers seeking to explore Europe’s most storied waterway- the Rhine, an 8-day Romantic Rhine voyage offered by Avalon Waterways is on top of the list. This voyage is offered at a best-value rate of AU$3,924 from AU$5,674. This allows guests to enjoy a total of AU$1750 per person or AU$3500 per stateroom. In addition, this Amsterdam to Basel cruise is set to touch in four countries: Germany, Holland, France, and Switzerland. 

Offer: AU$1750 savings per person

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8-day European Holiday Markets with Uniworld Boutique River Cruises

Offered on different schedules throughout the year, the 8-day European Holiday Markets by Uniworld Boutique River Cruises is the best Christmas holiday river cruise for discerning travellers seeking to experience Europe’s old-world charms. This voyage is offered at a best-value fare rate of AU$7088 (US$4799) per person scheduled on December 16 via River Princess. This Nuremberg to Vienna cruise features the most delightful and sparkling holiday markets in the whole of Central Europe and Uniworld’s exclusive programme in Vienna- the ‘Taste of Christmas’. 

Offer: Best-value fare rate of AU$7088 (US$4799) per person

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10-day Danube Explorer & highlights of Budapest with Emerald Cruises

Featuring an immersive experience of the local culture along the Danube with an extended stay in the stunning Budapest, this 10-day Danube Explorer & highlights of Budapest is one of Emerald Cruises’ 2024 river cruise highlights for 2024. This itinerary is offered on different schedules but the best-value fare rate is the one scheduled on October 11. This voyage is offered at a best available offer of AU$5,020 per person from AU$6,520 which allows guests to enjoy a total of AU$1500 savings per guest. 

Offer: AU$1500 savings per guest

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7-night Vineyards of the Rhine & Moselle with AmaWaterways

Featuring the majestic vineyards situated in the river valleys of Rhine and Moselle, this 7-night river cruise itinerary offered by AmaWaterways is truly one for the books. This itinerary is offered in four schedules but the best-value fare rate is scheduled on October 30 with a fare rate of AU$5515 per person (US$3,734) from AU$6089 (US$4,123). This allows guests to enjoy savings of more than AU$1000 per stateroom. 

Offer: Over AU$1000 savings per stateroom

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16-day Magnificent Rivers of Europe with Avalon Waterways

Avalon Waterways is highlighting a 16-day Magnificent Rivers of Europe cruise which features visits to five countries including the vibrant and stunning cities of Budapest, Bratislava, and Vienna. Moreover, this voyage is being offered at a best-value fare rate of 

AU$8,556 per person from AU$12,556. This gives guests a chance to enjoy a total of AU$4000 savings per person or AU$8000 per stateroom based on twin occupancy. This Budapest to Amsterdam cruise is scheduled for September 18. 

Offer: AU$4000 savings per person

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Best deals for Asia

7-night Riches of the Mekong with AmaWaterways

Aside from its itinerary offerings for the different waterways of Europe, AmaWaterways also features a 7-night Riches of the Mekong voyage on various dates this year. The line’s best-value offering is its Christmas Holiday sailing scheduled on December 16. This Kampong Cham to My Tho cruise aboard AmaDara is offered at a starting fare rate of AU$4887 (US$3,309) per person. 

Offer: Best-value rate of AU$4887 (US$3,309) per person

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8-day Mekong Discovery with Avalon Waterways

With the increasing popularity of river cruising in Asia, Avalon Waterways has lined up several cruises exploring the mighty Mekong River. One of the 2024 highlights is the 8-day Mekong Discovery offered on different dates. But the best-value offering for this itinerary is the one scheduled on October 31 with a starting rate offer of AU$6,519 per person from AU$8,019. This gives guests AU1500 savings per person or AU$3000 per stateroom.

Offer:  AU$3000 savings per stateroom

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8-Day Majestic Mekong Cruise with Emerald Cruises

Emerald Cruises features a pre-Christmas offering via an 8-Day Majestic Mekong Cruise aboard the line’s luxury Star-Ship Emerald Harmony. Scheduled on December 7, this 8-day Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minh City voyage is offered at a best-value fare rate of AU$5,040 per person via Super Earlybird promo from a full fare rate of AU$5540 per person.  

Offer: Super Earlybird promo of AU$5,040 per person from AU$5540

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