River Cruises
A river cruise brings you right into the heart of each town, with smaller ships, unpacking only once, and a new destination nearly every day. For families, there's no better introduction than an Adventures by Disney river cruise.
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Adventures by Disney offers guided, family-friendly river cruises in partnership with AmaWaterways, sailing European rivers including the Danube and the Rhine. Disney Adventure Guides travel with your group, with excursions and onboard activities designed for kids, teens, and adults alike.
Best for: Families who want to see Europe with Disney storytelling and none of the logistics.
Planning a river cruise for two or with friends? We also book leading river cruise lines, and our luxury division, C&C World Travel, a Virtuoso Member Agency, plans luxury river voyages around the world.
Best for: Active travelers who want wellness and biking options.
Best for: Adults who love history, culture, and included excursions.
An Adventures by Disney river cruise is a guided, family-friendly European river cruise offered in partnership with AmaWaterways. Disney Adventure Guides travel with the group, and excursions and onboard activities are designed for travelers of all ages.
Most river cruises are designed with adults in mind, which is why we recommend Adventures by Disney for families. Its river cruises include family-friendly excursions and activities, with Adventure Guides who keep kids engaged.
River cruise ships are much smaller, typically carrying fewer than 200 guests, and dock right in the center of towns and cities. Ocean cruises sail larger ships between coastal ports and offer more onboard activities and entertainment.
Adventures by Disney river cruises sail European rivers including the Danube and the Rhine, with itineraries that vary by year. We'll share current itineraries and dates when you start planning.
Yes. We book leading river cruise lines such as AmaWaterways and Viking, and our luxury division, C&C World Travel, plans luxury river cruises worldwide.
Planning is complimentary for most vacations, and we'll always tell you upfront if a fee applies.
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