- Abercrombie & Kent offers 50% off single supplements for The Nile River.
- Avalon offers deals for Christmastime on The Danube.
- Tauck maintains the best all-inclusive deals for passengers.
This week, the River Cruise Collective partners have a broad range of river cruise deals and advantages on offer for Cruise Passenger readers.
Setting sail through Jordan and Egypt, Abercrombie and Kent is offering 50% off single supplements on select dates for the Petra to the Pyramids and a Nile Yacht Cruise itinerary. Onboard the bespoke dahabeah Zein Nile Chateau, an A&K Sanctuary, guests will take in all the important ancient sites of the Nile region while enjoying the discounted rate for solo travellers.
Avalon Waterways has bargains on 7-day sailings along The Danube at Christmastime for the famous European Markets. AmaWaterways is offering a triple-saving bundle with over 26 different eligible sailings. Tauck stands by its sought-after all-inclusive approach with excellent savings on the bookings prices. And APT has launched a brilliant Balkan Jewels package for travellers seeking the best of Bucharest to Budapest. These are just some of the deals available in this week’s offerings. Here are the latest deals from all the top river cruise lines available with Cruise Passenger.
Abercrombie & Kent: Petra to the Pyramids and a Nile Yacht Cruise
- Petra to the Pyramids and a Nile Yacht Cruise
- Save up to 50% on single supplements
- Savings are for select sailings only
This week Abercrombie & Kent are offering up to 50% off single supplements for select sailings the Petra to the Pyramids and a Nile Yacht Cruise itinerary.
If you’re keen to sail past the Great Pyramids of Giza but don’t have a travel partner, now is your time to pounce like a sphynx on the A&K itinerary that offers half-price single supplements.
Highlights:
Complete with acclaimed Egyptologists onboard and local experts, this is the immersive cruise that walks you through the secrets of Egypt’s Wadi Rum’s Valley of the Moon and Petra’s iconic Treasury. Both ancient and modern Jordan and Egypt come to life on this journey along the Upper Nile from Luxor to Aswan. Onboard the bespoke dahabeah Zein Nile Chateau, an A&K Sanctuary, guests will take in all the important ancient sites before returning to the Great Pyramids of Giza and Cairo.
The Price:
- May departures start from $27,270 per person twin share (enquire for the single supplement price)
- Multiple departures each month
- Sailings are on the Zein Nile Chateau
Avalon Waterways: Christmastime on the Danube
- Cruise on board one of Avalon’s award-winning Suite Ships SM.
- 7 days | Nuremberg to Vienna.
- Price based on 16 December 2025 departure.
Highlights:
Experience Christmastime on the Danube for Europe’s dazzling holiday season on this festive river as you cruise through Germany and Austria. Sail along the dreamy Danube and stroll through snow-covered town squares, sip Glühwein (hot mulled wine), and browse cinnamon-scented Christmas markets. Highlight shore excursions include Regensburg’s sparkling Christmas markets and tastings of mulled wine. Join a guided city walk in Passau to learn more about the beautiful “City of Three Rivers.” Take a guided tour of Melk’s magnificent Benedictine Abbey to marvel at its frescoed ceilings. Enjoy an Austrian cookie tasting onboard while sailing through the splendid Wachau Valley. Explore the Habsburg Empire on a tour of Vienna’s gilded landmarks, including the Imperial Palace complex, the iconic Vienna Opera House, and the stunning St. Stephen’s Cathedral.
What’s included:
Modern Suite Ships featuring luxurious Panorama Suites SM with the grandest views in cruising. Fewer guests means more space on board and bigger suites and staterooms. Flexible dining with world-class menus and dining styles to suit every taste. Regional beer & wine with your meals, and a complimentary happy hour each night. Your choice of daily onshore excursions, from immersive Active & Discovery options to Classic sightseeing.
The price:
Deluxe Stateroom from $4,055pp twin share
Save up to $3,000 per couple
AmaWaterways: Triple Savings with The Ultimate River Cruise Package
- Cruise Fare savings, onboard credit and stateroom upgrades.
- Over 26 eligible sailings to choose from.
- Sailings depart throughout 2025 and 2026.
With AmaWaterways’ Triple Savings offer, you can save on your river cruise fare and enhance your onboard experience at no extra cost.
- $1,500 Cruise Fare Savings per stateroom savings on the most popular itineraries throughout Europe.
- $100 onboard credit per stateroom for spa services, premium cocktails, and more.
- Complimentary stateroom upgrade. Enjoy spectacular views from your upgraded stateroom.
The itineraries:
With over 26 eligible sailings to select from, this triple-saving offer can be applied to your ultimate cruise package. Destinations include The Rhine, The Danube, France, Holland and Belgium.
The price:
Contact your travel advisor to receive quotes on eligible sailings. The triple savings package is available for bookings made through to June 30, 2025.
Tauck: All-inclusive savings
- All-inclusive covers all shore and onboard experiences
- Pay one upfront price, with no additional options
- No single supplement charges ever for all Category 1 staterooms
Tauck is the one river cruise line that prides itself on consistently offering exceptional savings as an all-inclusive line, rather than occasional deals. As such, they proudly promote the benefits of an all-inclusive itinerary to a greater degree than almost any other cruise line.
If it means a better travel experience, Tauck includes it – aboard and ashore. Exclusive cultural experiences ashore are found nowhere else. All shore excursions. Superb accommodations. All gratuities. Entertainment, admissions, tastings, on-tour transportation, and transfers upon arrival and departure – are all covered in one upfront price. And no options are sold, ever.
Tauck’s riverboats are custom-crafted to an uncompromisingly high standard for comfort, spaciousness, and elegance, and you can count on impeccable personal service from ship to shore, with every detail seamlessly taken care of for you. Meals are freshly prepared and regionally driven, both on the riverboat and at local restaurants. Complimentary beverages – from specialty coffee, tea, and soft drinks to house wine, beer, and premium spirits – are included on the riverboats, all day, every day.
Cruising with Tauck, you’ll go beyond the ordinary to discover what’s extraordinary about the places you’ll explore. Tauck believes you should experience Europe as it’s meant to be enjoyed – steeped in local culture, seasoned with regional traditions and flavored with fun.
In addition to the all-inclusive savings, Tauck insists no single supplement is charged ever for all Category 1 staterooms on every itinerary offered… it’s a strong message for single travellers.
APT: Balkan Jewels
- Eight days aboard the Ganges Voyager.
- From Bucharest to Budapest.
- Departing in 2026.
Unveil the treasures of Bulgaria, Serbia and Hungary on an incredible seven-night luxury river cruise. Discover Bulgaria’s spectacular fortresses and rich history with visits to Veliko Târnovo and Belogradchik. Immerse yourself in Serbian culture in Novi Sad, enjoy a Hungarian horse show in Puszta and explore Budapest.
What’s included:
Experiences in seven destinations. A total of 20 meals and a wide range of premium onboard beverages. Freedom of Choice inclusions. The services of an expert Cruise Director. In-suite dining and beverage service in all suites. Transfers, port charges, and gratuities. Visit a farm in Puszta for a horse show and an authentic Hungarian lunch.
Highlights:
Venture to the town of Belogradchik in Bulgaria and visit the ancient Belogradchik Fortress, perched on the northern slopes of the Balkan Mountains. You’ll also see the town’s unique rock formations.
Folk Art House and Horse Show: On this memorable Signature Experience, visit the Folk Art House, where local handicrafts are on show. Then, visit a producer of one of Hungary’s spiciest exports, paprika. Afterward, a farm in Puszta is the perfect setting for a stellar horse show and authentic Hungarian lunch.
The price:
Prices start from $3795 per person twin share. Savings include a total of $1700 off per person.
