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The Rhine scenery was stunning every single day — the excursions well organized, the ship elegant and welcoming. The entire journey was stress-free. By the end, we were planning our next Emerald cruise. ★★★★★
Susan & Mark T. — Dallas, Texas
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Save $1,200 per person on 2027 · $1,700 per person on 2028 European River Cruises
Book by December 30, 2026
Jewels of the Rhine
Jewels of the Rhine
Amsterdam · Rhine Gorge · Switzerland
The classic Rhine journey — dramatic castle gorges, medieval villages, and breathtaking river scenery from Amsterdam all the way to Switzerland.
Departs
Sep 2027 Oct 2027
From
Price before any discounts
11 days · 23 meals
Tulip Time on the Rhine
Amsterdam · Rhine Valley · Lucerne
From
$5,639
Price before any discounts
11 days · 23 meals
Departs
Mar 2027 Apr 2027
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Holland & Belgium in Bloom
Amsterdam · Bruges · Antwerp
From
$4,570
Price before any discounts
9 days · 23 meals
Departs
Apr 4, 2027 Apr 8, 2027 Apr 15, 2027
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Rhine Christmas Markets
Amsterdam · Cologne · Strasbourg
From
$4,015
Price before any discounts
9 days · 20 meals
Departs
Nov 2027
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Wines of the Rhine & Moselle NEW 2028
Frankfurt · Rüdesheim · Moselle
From
$4,495
Price before any discounts
9 days · 20 meals
Round trip from Frankfurt · 5 wine experiences
Departs
Jul 2028
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Rhine Castles & Moselle Vineyards NEW 2028
Zurich · Moselle · Amsterdam
From
$6,595
Price before any discounts
12 days · 29 meals
Sails both directions
Departs
Mar 2028 Jun 2028 Jul 2028 Aug 2028 Sep 2028 Oct 2028
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Splendors of Europe RHINE + DANUBE
Amsterdam · Vienna · Budapest
From
$6,295
Price before any discounts
16 days · 41 meals
Three rivers · Sails both directions
Departs
Sep 2027 May – Nov 2028
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The Majestic Rhine river cruise to Strasbourg, France
The Majestic Rhine
Frankfurt · Heidelberg · Strasbourg · Basel
The Rhine Gorge and the Lorelei, Heidelberg Castle, elegant Baden-Baden and fairytale Alsace — nine days from Germany to Switzerland, with select 2028 sailings in reverse.
Departs
Jul 2027 Aug 2027 Jul 2028 Aug 2028
From
Price before any discounts
9 days · 20 meals
Price listed is per person based on double occupancy

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