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Europe Cruises

River cruises, fjords & historic capitals

Wake up docked in the heart of a historic city. From intimate river cruises on the Danube and Rhine to ocean voyages through the Norwegian fjords and the Baltic, Europe puts centuries of history, food and culture right at the end of the gangway.

When to go

The main season runs April through October. Spring brings tulips and fewer crowds, summer the longest days in the fjords, and late fall the Christmas-market river sailings.

Popular ports

  • Budapest
  • Vienna
  • Amsterdam
  • Copenhagen
  • Bergen
  • Geiranger
  • Stockholm
  • Southampton (London)
A cruise ship in Norway's Geirangerfjord beneath snow-capped peaks
The Hungarian Parliament on the Danube in Budapest

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River cruising

The Danube, Rhine and Seine — small ships that dock steps from Budapest, Vienna, Amsterdam and Paris.

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Northern Europe

Norway's fjords, Iceland and the Baltic capitals: Copenhagen, Stockholm, Helsinki and Tallinn.

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Add a land stay

James can pair your sailing with hotels, rail and flights for a few extra days in London, Paris or Amsterdam.

Hand-picked by James

Featured

Celebrity Cruises

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  • Celebrity Cruises

    Celebrity Cruises

    Discover Europe in 2027

    Book by Nov 5

    Cruise perks

    • Fall Sale: 75% off 2nd guest
    • Instant savings per stateroom
    • Airfare savings with Flights by Celebrity

    8 ships, 87 ports and 21 countries, from Northern Europe to the Mediterranean

    Sails: 2027 Europe season

  • Celebrity Cruises · Celebrity River Cruises

    Celebrity Cruises

    Celebrity River Cruises: Europe

    Book by Nov 5

    Cruise perks

    • Fall Sale savings on select Europe sailings

    Intimate river sailings through historic cities and riverside towns in the heart of Europe

    Sails: Select river sailings

More cruise lines

  • Viking

    Viking

    Romantic Danube

    Book by Oct 31

    Cruise perks

    • Month-End Sale: newly reduced fares
    • Reduced airfare
    • Low deposit

    Budapest to Regensburg river voyage on the Danube

    Sails: Select Mar & May–Aug 2027 departures

  • Viking

    Viking

    Tulips & Windmills

    Book by Oct 31

    Cruise perks

    • Month-End Sale: newly reduced fares
    • Reduced airfare
    • Low deposit

    Amsterdam roundtrip river voyage through Holland and Belgium

    Sails: Select Mar–May 2027 departures

  • Cunard · Queen Victoria

    Cunard

    Queen Victoria from London: New 2028–29 Voyages

    Cruise perks

    • 10% introductory savings (book Nov 3–Dec 16)
    • Bonus onboard credit when booked by Feb 24, 2027

    Scandinavia, Northern Europe and the Norwegian fjords to France, Spain, Portugal, Morocco and the Canary Islands

    Sails: Oct 2028–May 2029 • On sale Nov 4

Prefer to talk it through? Call 209.480.1533.

Europe cruise questions

When is the best time to take a Europe cruise?
The main season runs April through October. Spring brings tulips and fewer crowds, summer the longest days in the fjords, and late fall the Christmas-market river sailings.
Which ports do Europe cruises visit?
Popular ports include Budapest, Vienna, Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Bergen, Geiranger, Stockholm, Southampton (London).
How do I book a Europe cruise with TV Travel?
Call James at 209.480.1533, email travel@typevisions.com, or send the form on this page. He compares cruise lines, ships and current promotions (Celebrity Cruises and others) and books it for you at no extra cost.

See this week’s cruise deals for current Celebrity and Europe offers.

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Let’s plan your Europe cruise.

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TV Travel is based in Denair, in California’s Central Valley. James helps travelers from Modesto, Turlock and beyond book cruises, flights, hotels and car rentals, at no extra cost to you.