If a river cruise is on your travel bucket list for 2027 or 2028, there are some deals and announcements you should know about.
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises is offering savings of up to $2,000 per person on select 2027 itineraries. Available through October 31, 2026, the Greater Journeys Greater Rewards offer can be applied to a range of options, from weeklong river cruises to itineraries that combine river cruising, rail, guided touring, and hotel stays.
The deal is also available for select sailings on some of Uniworld’s newest ships. That includes the eight-day Douro River Valley cruise through Portugal and Spain on the new S.S. São Rafael and the eight-day Enchanting Danube sailing from Budapest to Passau on the new S.S. Marlene.
Viking is also running a fall promotion through October 31, 2026. Travelers can save up to $5,000 per couple on river cruises along the Rhine, Danube, Nile, and other waterways. The promo also includes free or reduced airfare, and trips can be secured with just a $25 deposit. Viking is offering savings of up to $8,000 per couple on ocean voyages and up to $6,000 per couple on expedition voyages as well.
Avalon Waterways is offering up to $3,000 off per couple or free airfare on select 2027 Avalon European river cruises. Book by November 7, 2026, to take advantage of the savings on cruises along the Rhone, Rhine, Seine, and Danube Rivers.
VIVA Cruises recently unveiled its 2028 river cruise season, marking the company’s 10th anniversary with an expanded program of 325 sailings across seven ships. Highlights include an expansion of the popular seven-night Vienna roundtrip itinerary from 12 to 22 departures, new five-night Danube cruises, and an expanded lineup of themed departures including jazz cruises and culinary- and wine-focused sailings.
