There's no doubt that summer is an excellent time of year to choose for your river cruise, particularly if you intend to travel along the waterways of Europe. It's the weather that draws most people to choose June, July or August for their river cruise.
As river cruises are not generally a popular choice for families, by booking a summer river cruise you can avoid the premium that is applied to many land-based breaks during the school holidays.
Summer offers the perfect climate for river cruises - whether you're relaxing in pavement cafes or admiring the views from the sun deck of your ship. This is even better when you pass the stunning scenery of the Rhine Gorge or the Douro Valley during your river cruise.
Other destinations include Asia's popular regions of Cambodia and Vietnam, where you can sail along the Mekong during the sunny summer months. Many river cruise ships also feature outdoor pools and with sun loungers - the perfect place to soak up the summer sun in the exotic climate.
10 Nights
Sailing Date : 24 Aug 2025
Moselle
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Gratuities and a choice of daily excursions are included
Avalon Panorama Suites are thirty percent larger than the industry standard
7 Nights
Sailing Date : 24 Aug 2025
Danube
World-class fleet of contemporary floating boutique hotels
Save up to 35% on 2024 Europe River Cruises
Celebrate 10 years with Emerald Cruises and enjoy an additional 10% saving across all 2025 luxury river cruise sailings
7 Nights
Sailing Date : 24 Aug 2025
Rhone, Saone
Save up to £1,500pp on Selected Sailings
Includes flights & overseas transfers
14 Nights
Sailing Date : 24 Aug 2025
Mekong
World-class fleet of contemporary floating boutique hotels
Save up to 25% on 2024 & 2025 Southeast Asia river cruises
Celebrate 10 years with Emerald Cruises and enjoy an additional 10% saving across all 2025 luxury river cruise sailings
7 Nights
Sailing Date : 24 Aug 2025
Danube
Save up to £1,500pp on Selected Sailings
Includes flights & overseas transfers
7 Nights
Sailing Date : 24 Aug 2025
Po
Save up to £1,500pp on Selected Sailings
Includes flights & overseas transfers
7 Nights
Sailing Date : 24 Aug 2025
Danube
Award-Winning Included Dining Experiences
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Up to £1,500 cruise savings per person PLUS Complimentary Stateroom Upgrade PLUS up to €50 Onboard Credit per person
7 Nights
Sailing Date : 24 Aug 2025
Seine
Save up to £1,500pp on Selected Sailings
Includes flights & overseas transfers
7 Nights
Sailing Date : 24 Aug 2025
Douro
Save up to £1,500pp on Selected Sailings
Includes flights & overseas transfers
7 Nights
Sailing Date : 24 Aug 2025
Garonne
Save up to £1,500pp on Selected Sailings
Includes flights & overseas transfers
10 Nights
Sailing Date : 24 Aug 2025
Danube
World-class fleet of contemporary floating boutique hotels
Save up to 35% on 2024 Europe River Cruises
Celebrate 10 years with Emerald Cruises and enjoy an additional 10% saving across all 2025 luxury river cruise sailings
7 Nights
Sailing Date : 24 Aug 2025
Danube
Save up to £1,500pp on Selected Sailings
Includes flights & overseas transfers
14 Nights
Sailing Date : 25 Aug 2025
Danube
Award-Winning Included Dining Experiences
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Up to £1,500 cruise savings per person PLUS Complimentary Stateroom Upgrade PLUS up to €50 Onboard Credit per person
14 Nights
Sailing Date : 25 Aug 2025
Mekong
Save up to 30%*, with Flight Credit included.*
Truly all-inclusive luxury
7 Nights
Sailing Date : 25 Aug 2025
Danube
FREE Superior drinks package worth £400pp per week - Available on all 2024 and 2025 European river cruises!
Award-winning European river cruises include everything you need for an exceptional experience.
Delicious full board dining, plus Captain's Dinner
7 Nights
Sailing Date : 25 Aug 2025
Danube
Award-Winning Included Dining Experiences
Call now for the best flight inclusive prices!
Up to £1,500 cruise savings per person PLUS Complimentary Stateroom Upgrade PLUS up to €50 Onboard Credit per person
14 Nights
Sailing Date : 25 Aug 2025
Danube
Award-Winning Included Dining Experiences
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Up to £1,500 cruise savings per person PLUS Complimentary Stateroom Upgrade PLUS up to €50 Onboard Credit per person
7 Nights
Sailing Date : 25 Aug 2025
Rhine
Award-Winning Included Dining Experiences
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Up to £1,500 cruise savings per person PLUS Complimentary Stateroom Upgrade PLUS up to €50 Onboard Credit per person
7 Nights
Sailing Date : 25 Aug 2025
Rhine
Award-Winning Included Dining Experiences
Call now for the best flight inclusive prices!
Up to £1,500 cruise savings per person PLUS Complimentary Stateroom Upgrade PLUS up to €50 Onboard Credit per person
12 Nights
Sailing Date : 25 Aug 2025
Mekong
Save up to 30%*, with Flight Credit included.*
Truly all-inclusive luxury
14 Nights
Sailing Date : 25 Aug 2025
Danube
Save up to 35%* plus return flights included^ + free private door-to-door chauffeur transfers^ on select itineraries
Truly all-inclusive luxury
7 Nights
Sailing Date : 25 Aug 2025
Rhine
Save up to 35%* plus return flights included^ + free private door-to-door chauffeur transfers^ on select itineraries
Truly all-inclusive luxury
12 Nights
Sailing Date : 25 Aug 2025
Mekong
Complimentary Home to Airport Transfers
Free Flights + Save up to £1,500pp
7 Nights
Sailing Date : 25 Aug 2025
Mekong
Award-Winning Included Dining Experiences
Call now for the best flight inclusive prices!
16 Nights
Sailing Date : 25 Aug 2025
Mekong
Complimentary Home to Airport Transfers
Free Flights + Save up to £1,500pp
