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Odysseys River Cruises
Odysseys River Cruises
River Cruise Vacations: What Could Yours Look Like?
Castles along the Rhine. Christmas markets on the Danube. Wine country in Bordeaux. Egypt along the Nile. Vietnam and Cambodia on the Mekong.
The river is only the beginning.
Castles & Old Europe
Rhine — medieval towns, hilltop castles and storybook scenery.
Wine, Food & Villages
Bordeaux, Rhône and Douro — slower days, local flavor and beautiful countryside.
Christmas Markets
Rhine and Danube — festive towns, lights, markets and a completely different river experience.
Something Completely Different
Nile and Mekong — river cruising as a way into Egypt, Vietnam and Cambodia.
Grand Cities & Culture
Danube — Vienna, Budapest, history, music and elegant European capitals.
History & Normandy
Seine — discover Paris, charming villages and some of the continent’s key historical landmarks.
Tulips & Springtime
Dutch & Belgian Waterways — gardens in bloom, colorful towns, windmills and some of the prettiest spring scenery in Europe.
More Active Days
Cycling, hiking and active excursions for travelers who want more than sightseeing from a coach.
Same River. Different Season. Different Vacation.
The same itinerary can feel completely different depending on when you go.
There isn’t one best season — only the one that best fits the vacation you want.
Spring
Flowers, cooler temperatures, fewer crowds and some very attractive pricing on selected departures.
Summer
Long days, warmer weather and the most time to enjoy outdoor cafés, walking tours and evenings ashore.
Fall
Wine regions, harvest season, comfortable temperatures and a different pace than peak summer.
Holiday Season
Christmas markets, decorated towns, festive evenings and a completely different way to experience the Rhine and Danube.
Amsterdam before the Rhine
A few days of canals, museums and neighborhoods before boarding.
Paris before the Seine
Start with a few days in Paris, then slow things down along the Seine through Normandy and the French countryside.
Prague with the Danube
A natural add-on for travelers who want more Central Europe.
Cairo around the Nile
Use the cruise as the center of a larger Egypt experience.
The Cruise Can Be the Centerpiece, Not the Whole Vacation
Add a few days before or after your cruise and turn a seven-night sailing into a much bigger vacation.
The cruise gives the trip structure. The extensions make it your own.
Switzerland after Basel
Extend the trip into Lucerne, the Alps or a scenic rail journey.
Lisbon before the Douro
City time first, then head north for the river.
Lake Como or Milan after the Rhine
A very different ending to the same European vacation.
Vietnam & Cambodia around the Mekong
The river is only one part of a much bigger Southeast Asia trip.
Who Would You Love to Share It With?
A river cruise can be a romantic trip for two, a comfortable way to travel solo, or a great vacation with friends and family.
Just the Two of You
Slow mornings, shared dinners, beautiful cities and a trip that feels easy from start to finish.
Traveling Solo
A smaller ship, organized excursions and a social atmosphere can make river cruising especially comfortable on your own.
Friends & Family
Travel together without having to do everything together. Different excursions during the day, dinner together at night.
What Do You Want the Vacation to Feel Like?
A river cruise can be a romantic trip for two, a comfortable way to travel solo, or a great vacation with friends and family.
Relaxed
Slow mornings, scenic sailing, cafés and easy days ashore.
Active
Walking, cycling, hiking and fuller days exploring.
Immersive
Food, wine, history, culture and more time connecting with the places you visit.
Celebratory
Anniversaries, birthdays, reunions or simply taking the trip you’ve been talking about.
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