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River Cruising

A river cruise allows you to explore a destination in depth, visiting smaller river ports on purpose built, luxurious river cruise ships. Travelling with hundreds, not thousands of fellow passengers you will be spoilt with fine dining and superb onboard amenities. Virtually all staterooms have a river/shore view and are well appointed. Entertainment can be found in conversing with fellow passengers, lectures, or a culturally enriching show. A range of shore excursions are included in your fare.

Earlybird River Cruise Sale with Avalon Waterways

Enjoy special offers on 2024, 2025 & 2026 Europe River Cruises

From the enchanting waterways of France to Germany's romantic Rhine, now’s the time to secure that river cruise you've been dreaming about!

For a limited time, enjoy big savings of up to $9,000 per couple* on some of our most popular Europe river cruises. Now including new
cruises on Portugal's Douro and Bordeaux's Garonne and Dordogne. From the enchanting waterways of France to Germany's romantic Rhine, now’s the time to secure that river cruise you've been dreaming about!

From Romania to the North Sea with Bucharest
Romantic Rhine
Burgundy & Provence

 

Vida Portugal
Magnificent Rivers of Europe
Danube Dreams

 

Experience Cruising Elevated with Avalon Waterways

Dive into the difference of Avalon Waterways' for an elevated river cruising experience. Find what sets Avalon apart, leaving other cruises in its wake, from the award-winning Open-Air Balconies of our Panorama Suites to your choice of included excursions. Sail the great rivers of Europe with Avalon's unmatched views to cruise as you choose. That's cruising elevated!

 

*Terms & conditions: Prices are dependent upon cruise and cabin availability and will be confirmed at time of reservation. Book select 2024, 2025 & 2026 Europe river cruises and save between $150 - $4,500 per person, dependent on the cruise and departure date chosen. Applicable cruise savings can be viewed online on cruise itinerary page. Select dates are not eligible for promotion. Availability will be confirmed at time of booking. Save up to $9,000 per couple based on ‘Timeless Rivers of Europe: The Rhine & Seine’ (cruise code: WZP) departing 10 November 2026. All care is taken to promote correct pricing at time of publication, is dependent upon cruise and cabin category availability, and will be confirmed at time of reservation. Offer applicable across all cabin categories. Offer valid for new 2024, 2025 and 2026 bookings made and deposited by 09/11/24 or until sold out. Non-refundable, non-transferable deposit of $750 per person/per cruise required at time of booking to secure reservation and offers. Cruises including intra-tour flights require additional deposit, confirmed at time of reservation. Offers cannot be combined with any other promotion except Welcome Back Credit and/or $100pp Second Tour Discount (may be applied when multiple cruises are booked at the same time for travel within the same calendar year). Offers can be withdrawn or amended at any time without notice. Offers applicable for singles - single supplement applies. Additional restrictions may apply. For full terms and conditions, visit www.avalonwaterways.com.au.

Current Sales

Top Selling Deals

 

Romantic Rhine River, Iceland & Norwegian Fjords Discovery! 
27 nights

$11,999

pp twin share


FLY + STAY + CRUISE  •  EMERALD & HOLLAND AMERICA
 
​​​​​​  02 July 2025   ​ 27 nights     Zürich → Amsterdam
 

Prepare for an epic adventure exploring the highlights of Europe, from an enchanting Rhine River cruise to a discovery of Iceland, paired with remarkable city escapes.

Your Inclusions:
 Outbound flight from Australia to Zürich and inbound flight from Amsterdam to Australia, including taxes and transfers
 2 night four-star stay in Zürich at The Home Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels™ including daily breakfast
 7 night full-board river cruise on board Emerald Destiny from Basel to Amsterdam including 20 meals: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 7 dinners. The services of an Emerald Cruises Cruise Director. Complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks served with lunch and dinner on board. Welcome and farewell reception and dinner. Overnight in port in Amsterdam.
​​​​​​ Included Excursions:- Guided tour of Strasbourg, guided tour of Heidelberg, walking tour of Koblenz and a visit to Ehrenbreitstein Fortress, guided tour of Cologne’s Old Town, Canal cruise in Amsterdam.
 EmeraldPLUS:- Guided tour of Freiburg with food tasting, private evening concert on the Rhine
 EmeraldACTIVE:- Guided bike tour in Breisach, hike from Mount Königstuhl to Heidelberg, guided bike tour to Waterland
 14 night full-board cruise on board Rotterdam from Amsterdam to Rotterdam
 2 night four-star stay in Amsterdam at the Mercure Amsterdam City Hotel including daily breakfast
 
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Conditions Apply:  

*Conditions Apply. All pricing is per person twin share, quoted in Australian dollars and is correct as at 9July 2024. Pricing is inclusive of all cruise, air & hotel taxes, fees, port expenses which are subject to change with surcharges or currency fluctuation. The departure date is subject to change based on flight times specified during the booking process. Named hotels are based on availability and are subject to change without notice. Alternative hotels will always be of equal or higher star rating. *Prices shown include discount and savings based on two passengers, booking directly with Imagine Holidays. Airfare is subject to availability at the time of booking and may require immediate payment and ticketing. Flight times and the daily order of sightseeing are subject to change. Transfer times are approximate and subject to local, traffic conditions at the time of travel. All tour & flight times will be advised in your detailed itinerary & please contact us for other departure cities &/or Business Class Upgrades. Offer is subject to limited availability and other cruise accommodation categories may be available. Please check all reservation information with your travel consultant prior to booking. Meals are included as stated as per itinerary. Package prices are subject to change due to being sold out, changed or withdrawn without prior notice. For full terms and conditions & visa requirements, please speak to your travel consultant. Supplier: IMH (ASA2329)

View a complete range of river cruises offered by each of these operators by selecting the appropriate image. 

APT
APT

China, Egypt, Europe, Russia, Vietnam & Cambodia, Myanmar

Arosa Europe River Cruises
Arosa 

Europe

Avalon WaterwaysAvalon Waterways

Europe, Egypt, Vietnam, Cambodia, India, South America

Croisi EuropeCroisiEurope

Europe, France

 

Scenic River Cruising
Scenic River Cruises

Europe, Portugal, France, Southeast Asia

TravelmarvelTravelmarvel

Egypt, China, Egypt, Europe, Russia, Vietnam & Cambodia

Uniworld
Uniworld

Europe, Russia, Asia, India, Egypt

Viking River Cruises
Viking River

Europe, Russia, Asia, Egypt

 

Operating under license to Your Travel & Cruise Pty Ltd.  
Inspiration 4 Travel operates under license and as an agent of Your Travel & Cruise Pty Ltd, ABN 69105940332. Your Travel & Cruise is a member of CLIA (Cruise Lines International Association) and the Magellan Travel group, a wholly owned subsidiary of Helloworld Travel.  Your Travel & Cruise Pty Ltd has committed to a charter and code of conduct relating to business compliance, commercial safeguards, workforce development, dispute resolution and complaints handling processes.