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May River Cruises

 

The last days of spring see a fantastic choice of May cruise itineraries available, as Europe starts to enjoy a noticeably warmer climate and much of the world starts to welcome the summer season.

 

Where Can You Sail?


Legendary capital cities like Paris, Amsterdam, Budapest and Vienna are all yours to explore during a river cruise in May, along with a host of historic towns and cities. Alternatively, you could visit the river of gold in Portugal, as the Douro's sun-kissed valleys offer the perfect place to sail. 

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Highlights of the Danube

Munich | Passau | Linz | Dürnstein | Vienna | Bratislava | Budapest

  • 12 May 2026
  • 7 Nights
Save up to 40% on 2026 sailings
Enjoy unique sightseeing activities designed to make your holiday that little bit more special
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Classic Prague & Danube Delights

Prague | Regensburg | Prague | Regensburg | Passau | Dürnstein | Vienna | Bratislava | Budapest

  • 12 May 2026
  • 10 Nights
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Swiss Alps & Rhine Castles

Basel | Strasbourg | Rüdesheim am Rhein | Ludwigshafen | Rüdesheim am Rhein | Lahnstein | Cologne | Amsterdam

  • 12 May 2026
  • 7 Nights
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Zurich - Lucerne & Jewels of the Rhine

Zurich | Lucerne | Zurich | Lucerne | Basel | Breisach | Kehl | Strasbourg | Mannheim | Koblenz | Düsseldorf | Cologne | Amsterdam

  • 12 May 2026
  • 10 Nights
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Bonjour Bordeaux: Chateaux, Wineries & Charming Villages

Bordeaux | Cadillac | Cussac-Fort-Médoc | Blaye | Libourne | Bordeaux

  • 12 May 2026
  • 7 Nights
Receive €100pp FREE Onboard Credit! on all 2026 European sailings
Avalon Panorama Suites are thirty percent larger than the industry standard
Gratuities and a choice of daily excursions are included
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Burgundy & Provence (Northbound)

Arles | Avignon | Viviers | Tain-l'Hermitage | Lyon | Chalon-sur-Saône

  • 12 May 2026
  • 7 Nights
Receive €100pp FREE Onboard Credit! on all 2026 European sailings
Avalon Panorama Suites are thirty percent larger than the industry standard
Gratuities and a choice of daily excursions are included
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Highlights of the Douro Valley & Salamanca River Cruise - MS Riviera Rose

Porto | Régua | Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo | Salamanca | Pinhão | Lamego | Porto

  • 12 May 2026
  • 7 Nights
FREE drinks package - Available on all European river cruises!
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Award-winning European river cruises include everything you need for an exceptional experience.
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The Blue Danube River Cruise

Budapest | Esztergom | Bratislava | Dürnstein | Linz | Vienna | Budapest

  • 13 May 2026
  • 7 Nights
FREE drinks package - Available on all European river cruises!
Fly from your local airport at no extra cost
Award-winning European river cruises include everything you need for an exceptional experience.
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Blue Danube Discovery

Budapest | Bratislava | Vienna | Dürnstein | Melk | Linz | Passau | Regensburg | Nuremberg

  • 13 May 2026
  • 7 Nights
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Legendary Danube

Nuremberg | Regensburg | Passau | Vienna | Melk | Vienna | Budapest

  • 13 May 2026
  • 7 Nights
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Passage to Eastern Europe

Budapest | Kalocsa | Osijek | Belgrade | Golubac | Vidin | Ruse | Bucharest

  • 13 May 2026
  • 7 Nights
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Wonders of Cambodia, Vietnam & the Mekong

Siem Reap | Prek Kdam | Siem Reap | Kampong Tralach | Phnom Penh | Oudong | Phnom Penh | Tân Châu | Giêng Island | My An Hung | Cái Bè | Sa Déc | My Tho | Ho Chi Minh City

  • 13 May 2026
  • 12 Nights
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Secrets of Egypt & the Nile

Cairo | Luxor | Edfu | Aswan | Kom Ombo | Luxor | Qena | Cairo | Luxor | Cairo

  • 13 May 2026
  • 11 Nights
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Magic of Colombia

Barranquilla | Santa Cruz de Mompox | Magangué | Santa Cruz de Mompox | Pinto | Santa Cruz de Mompox | Palenque | Calamar | Cartagena

  • 13 May 2026
  • 7 Nights
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Zurich - Lucerne & Jewels of the Rhine

Zurich | Lucerne | Zurich | Lucerne | Basel | Breisach | Kehl | Strasbourg | Mannheim | Koblenz | Düsseldorf | Cologne | Amsterdam

  • 14 May 2026
  • 10 Nights
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Classical Rhine Cruise

Amsterdam | Utrecht | Cologne | Cochem | Koblenz | Rüdesheim | Mannheim | Speyer | Strasbourg | Basel

  • 14 May 2026
  • 7 Nights
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Amsterdam & Jewels of the Rhine

Amsterdam | Düsseldorf | Cologne | Koblenz | Mannheim | Kehl | Strasbourg | Breisach | Freiburg im Breisgau | Basel | Zurich

  • 14 May 2026
  • 9 Nights
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Taste of Bordeaux

Bordeaux | Libourne | Bourg | Blaye | Pauillac | Cadillac | Bordeaux

  • 14 May 2026
  • 7 Nights
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Colors of Provence

Arles | Avignon | Viviers | Tournon-sur-Rhône | Vienne | Lyon

  • 14 May 2026
  • 7 Nights
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Douro Delights

Porto | Régua | Pinhão | Barca d’Alva | Vega de Terrón | Madrid

  • 14 May 2026
  • 7 Nights
Save up to 25% on 2026 sailings
World-class and locally inspired dining is accompanied by a superb range of beverages, including regional wine, beer, cocktails, and soft drinks
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Slovenia, Venice & the Jewels of Veneto

Ljubljana | Venice | Chioggia | Venice

  • 14 May 2026
  • 10 Nights
The 50th Anniversary Sale - Save up to 30% on luxury travel
THE MOST ALL-INCLUSIVE AMENITIES finely tailored to your tastes.
Extra savings for River Heritage members - Call for details!
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Wonders of the Nile River Cruise: Cairo to Luxor

Cairo | Al Minya | Amarna | Qena | Luxor

  • 14 May 2026
  • 10 Nights
Delicious full board dining, plus Chef's Dinner
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Wonders of the Nile River Cruise: Cairo to Aswan

Cairo | Beni Suef | Al Minya | Abydos | Luxor | Aswan | Edfu | Aswan

  • 14 May 2026
  • 14 Nights
Delicious full board dining, plus Chef's Dinner
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Danube Delights

Regensburg | Passau | Dürnstein | Vienna | Bratislava | Budapest

  • 15 May 2026
  • 7 Nights
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Rhine and Moselle River Cruise - MS Oscar Wilde

Cologne | Koblenz | Rüdesheim | Cochem | Traben-Trarbach | Trier | Cologne

  • 15 May 2026
  • 7 Nights
FREE drinks package - Available on all European river cruises!
Fly from your local airport at no extra cost
Award-winning European river cruises include everything you need for an exceptional experience.
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Remarkable Rhine & Historic Holland

Amsterdam | Rotterdam | Arnhem | Cologne | Sankt Goar | Mainz | Speyer | Strasbourg | Basel

  • 15 May 2026
  • 10 Nights
The 50th Anniversary Sale - Save up to 30% on luxury travel
THE MOST ALL-INCLUSIVE AMENITIES finely tailored to your tastes.
Extra savings for River Heritage members - Call for details!
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Jewels of the Rhine

Basel | Zurich | Breisach | Kehl | Strasbourg | Mannheim | Koblenz | Düsseldorf | Cologne | Amsterdam

  • 15 May 2026
  • 7 Nights
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Cities of Light

Bamberg | Würzburg | Heidelberg | Rüdesheim am Rhein | Mainz | Cochem | Rüdesheim am Rhein | Trier | Bernkastel-Kues | Trier

  • 15 May 2026
  • 7 Nights
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Discover Africa

Cape Town | Victoria Falls | Cape Town | Chobe National Park | Victoria Falls | Kasane | Victoria Falls | Johannesburg

  • 15 May 2026
  • 9 Nights
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Stars of South Africa

Cape Town | Victoria Falls | Cape Town | Chobe National Park | Victoria Falls | Kasane | Victoria Falls | Johannesburg | Kruger National Park | Johannesburg | Kruger National Park

  • 15 May 2026
  • 14 Nights
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