Mini River Cruise Deals

Mini river cruises typically last for four or five nights, although three-night sailings are sometimes available too. Typically, a four-night river cruise will give you three full days in which to explore three different European ports of call, although on some itineraries you may visit more than one destination per day. A mini river cruise is a great way to explore several destinations during a short break or weekend away.

If you’re new to river cruising, a mini cruise can be the perfect way to dip your toe in the water, so to speak, and see if a river cruise holiday is for you, without the commitment of a longer holiday. It’s also a great way to spend a few hours exploring new cities to see which ones you would like to return to for city breaks or holidays in the future.

Short river cruises in Europe

With a mini cruise, you probably won’t want to travel too far, but you won’t need to as there is so much to explore along the waterways of Europe, which are just a short flight or Eurostar journey away.

• The Rhine - A scenic way to explore the cities of Germany
• The Danube - A popular section for mini cruises includes Vienna and Budapest
• The Dutch Waterways - A great way to see Amsterdam and Rotterdam

How do I get to Europe to start my river cruise?

Many of our river cruises include flights in the price, or you could opt for Eurostar train or coach which are both available on many sailings and can sometimes even reduce the price of your cruise. Take a look at our selection of short river cruises below and call our Cruise Concierge team to book.