Luxury Riverboat Cruises
The world’s finest rivers, sailed in five-star style — all-inclusive, all-suite ships, butler service and exclusive experiences ashore, matched to you by a luxury specialist.
Luxury riverboat cruising takes the ease of a river voyage and elevates every part of it: spacious all-suite accommodations with private balconies, butlers, included premium drinks and specialty dining, e-bikes and exclusive shore experiences — a private palace concert on the Danube, a chef’s table on the Douro, a temple opened after hours on the Nile. And it spans the globe: Europe’s classic rivers, the Nile’s ancient wonders, the Mekong and Amazon, and America’s grand waterways. We help you choose the line, ship, suite and season, and get you the best cruise price free from a true cruise specialist.
Why cruise the Luxury?
All-inclusive, all-suite
Butler service, premium drinks, specialty dining, gratuities and excursions folded into one fare.
The finest ships afloat
Spacious suites, private balconies, spas, pools and the highest crew-to-guest ratios on the rivers.
Exclusive experiences
Private concerts, after-hours sites, chef’s tables and small-group touring you can’t book alone.
Every great river worldwide
Europe, the Nile, the Mekong, the Amazon and America — the world’s rivers at the highest level.
Luxury, defined by the line
“Luxury” means different things across the top lines: Scenic and Uniworld are lavishly all-inclusive; Tauck offers the most included touring and staff; AmaWaterways pairs fine dining with active excursions; Crystal and the boutique operators bring resort-level polish to exotic rivers.
We match the right line, ship and suite category to your taste and budget across any river in the world — and secure the best cabins, which sell out first on every luxury sailing.
Luxury river cruising in pictures
Ready to plan your Luxury river cruise?
Tell us your rivers, dates and the level of luxury you want, and we’ll get you the best cruise price free from true luxury river cruise specialists, with no obligation.
Get your best Luxury cruise price freeFrequently Asked Questions
What makes a river cruise “luxury”?
All-suite accommodations, butler service, included premium drinks and specialty dining, higher crew ratios and exclusive shore experiences — well beyond a standard fare.
Which lines are the most luxurious?
Scenic, Uniworld and Tauck lead the all-inclusive luxury tier; AmaWaterways, Emerald and Riviera offer premium experiences, and boutique operators handle the most exotic rivers in style.
Which rivers can I sail in luxury?
All of them — Europe’s Danube, Rhine, Douro, Seine and Rhône, plus the Nile, Mekong, Ganges, Amazon and America’s Mississippi and Columbia.
Is everything included?
On the top luxury lines, nearly — excursions, premium drinks, specialty dining, gratuities and Wi-Fi are typically included; we’ll spell out exactly what each fare covers.
How do I get a quote?
Request your best cruise price free from a true cruise specialist, with no obligation, and compare luxury lines, ships, suites and dates.
