European River Cruise Companies

Below is a complete list of all the major river cruise companies in the world, sorted by the number of river cruise itineraries offered. To view itineraries, dates and rates -- and every special promotion available -- click any company name.

Globus Founded in: 1928 # of Europe itineraries: 129 Quality level: First Class and Deluxe	Avalon Waterways Founded in: 2003 # of Europe itineraries: 128 Quality level: Deluxe
AmaWaterways Founded in: 2002 # of Europe itineraries: 87 Quality level: Deluxe	Uniworld River Cruises Founded in: 1976 # of Europe itineraries: 55 Quality level: Deluxe
Gate 1 Travel Founded in: 1981 # of Europe itineraries: 38 Quality level: First Class and Deluxe	Scenic Tours Founded in: 1987 # of Europe itineraries: 32 Quality level: Deluxe
Viking River Cruises Founded in: 1977 # of Europe itineraries: 20 Quality level: Deluxe	Tauck World Discovery Founded in: 1925 # of Europe itineraries: 14 Quality level: Deluxe
CIE Tours Founded in: 1932 # of Europe itineraries: 7 Quality level: Deluxe	Collette Vacations Founded in: 1918 # of Europe itineraries: 2 Quality level: First Class and Deluxe
General Tours Founded in: 1947 # of Europe itineraries: 1 Quality level: First Class and Deluxe	Abercrombie & Kent Founded in: 1962 # of Europe itineraries: 1 Quality level: Deluxe

European river cruises are classified according to the quality of amenities and accommodations.

Budget = European river cruises typically range from $45 to $130 per person, per day, plus airfare.
First Class = European river cruises typically range from $80 to $275 per person, per day, plus airfare.
Deluxe = European river cruises typically range from $100 to $400 per person, per day, plus airfare.