Cruise Spotlight
Looking for your next river cruise adventure? Our Cruise Spotlight highlights select 2026 sailings, giving you a quick look at featured departures and destinations. Explore the dates below and start planning an unforgettable journey!
Danube Cruises
Danube Rhapsody
Sail roundtrip from Passau through four countries along the historic Danube, visiting iconic cities, scenic landscapes, and cultural landmarks.
FEATURED SAILING:
Sept. 29 - Oct. 6, 2026 | Passau - Passau
AMADEUS Aurea
From $2,841.00 per person
Smooth Jazz Festival
Experience a week of smooth jazz along the Danube, sailing roundtrip from Vienna with live concerts, iconic cities, and scenic landmarks.
FEATURED SAILING:
Oct. 23 - 30, 2026 | Vienna - Vienna
AMADEUS Star
From $5,067.00 per person
Classical Danube
Sail the Danube from Passau to Budapest, exploring four countries, historic cities, and the scenic UNESCO-protected Wachau Valley.
FEATURED SAILINGS:
Jun. 29 - Jul. 1, 2026 | Passau - Budapest
AMADEUS Nova
From $3,248.00 per person
Jul. 7 - 14, 2026 | Passau - Budapest
AMADEUS Aurea
From $3,248.00 per person
Rhine, Main and Moselle
Classical Rhine
Explore the Rhine and Moselle valleys, with vineyard-covered hills, castles around every bend, and charming cities like Strasbourg along the way.
FEATURED SAILING:
Sept. 21 - 28, 2026 | Amsterdam - Basel
AMADEUS Riva
From $3,383.00 per person
German Riverscapes
Discover the beauty of charming towns, half-timbered villages, and vineyard-covered hills along three great European rivers.
FEATURED SAILING:
Aug. 2 - 10, 2026 | Trier - Passau
AMADEUS Amara
From $2,146.00 per person
Rhine and Danube Symphony
Discover castles and charming villages along the Rhine and Main before crossing the engineering marvel of the Main-Danube Canal to discover historic towns on the Danube.
FEATURED SAILING:
Jun. 23 - 30, 2026 | Cologne - Passau
AMADEUS Aurea
From $3,044.00 per person
Seine • Dutch & Belgian Waterways
La Belle France
Sail roundtrip from Paris along the Seine to Normandy, exploring charming villages, historic towns, and the landscapes that inspired the Impressionists.
FEATURED SAILING:
Apr. 22 - 29, 2026 | Paris - Paris
AMADEUS Diamond
From $2,276 per person
Best of Holland & Belgium
Journey through the storybook landscapes of the Netherlands and Belgium, from Amsterdam’s canals to Bruges’ cobbled streets.
FEATURED SAILING:
Aug. 12 - 19, 2026 | Amsterdam - Amsterdam
AMADEUS Star
From $3,236.00 per person
Winter Cruises
Christmas on the Rhine
Celebrate Christmas on the Rhine with festive markets, traditional treats, a special gala dinner, and the option to attend midnight mass.
FEATURED SAILINGS:
Dec. 22 - 28, 2026 | Cologne - Cologne
AMADEUS Aurea and AMADEUS Riva
From $1,637.00 per person
Christmas on the Danube
Enjoy Christmas along the Danube, exploring festive villages and river capitals while taking part in holiday traditions, tree decorating, and a traditional Christmas Eve mass in Dürnstein.
FEATURED SAILINGS:
Dec. 22 - 28, 2026 | Passau - Passau
AMADEUS Imperial and AMADEUS Nova
From $1,965.00 per person
New Year's on the Rhine
Celebrate the New Year sailing roundtrip from Cologne, enjoying scenic Rhine Gorge views, a festive gala dinner, and memorable year-end celebrations.
FEATURED SAILING:
Dec. 28, 2026 - Jan. 4, 2027 | Cologne - Cologne
AMADEUS Riva
From $3,112.00 per person