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Mini River Cruises

 

Mini river cruises typically last for four or five nights, although three-night sailings are sometimes available too. Typically, a four-night river cruise will give you three full days in which to explore three different European ports of call, although on some itineraries you may visit more than one destination per day. A short river cruise is a great way to explore several destinations during a short break or weekend away.

 

If you’re new to river cruising, a mini river cruise can be the perfect way to dip your toe in the water, so to speak, and see if a river cruise holiday is for you, without the commitment of a longer holiday. It’s also a great way to spend a few hours exploring new cities to see which ones you would like to return to for city breaks or holidays in the future. Make sure to take advantage of our river cruise deals.

 

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Mini Cruises In Europe

Be enchanted by the cities of Germany on a Germany river cruise as you drift along the Rhine; explore Vienna and Budapest during a trip down the Danube on a river cruise in Hungary, or indulge in rich cultural heritage while sailing the Moselle.


There is so much to explore along the waterways of Europe, a short flight or Eurostar journey away. Explore beautiful cities on city breaks and enjoy the beauty of Amsterdam and all it has to offer on an Amsterdam river cruise. On a mini cruise in Europe, you’ll see some of the most beautiful sights Europe has to offer.

 

Find Your Mini River Cruise At RiverVoyages.com

Our mini river cruises are the perfect way to experience multiple amazing cities in a short period. Get the full cruise experience packed into a few days. If you’re looking for a mini cruise in Europe, then why not take a look at our European river cruise deals and see if you can snag a great cruise? 

 

Get In Touch

If you are looking for a short river cruise and need some help with your booking or just need some travel advice, then be sure to get in touch with us and call our freephone service at 0800 1970854 or email us at bookings@rivervoyages.com, and one of our friendly and helpful staff will be on hand to assist you with any queries.

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Amsterdam, Kinderdijk and the Dutch Bulbfields River Cruise - MS Emily Brontë

Amsterdam | Enkhuizen | Rotterdam | Amsterdam

  • 03 Apr 2026
  • 4 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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Amsterdam, Kinderdijk and the Dutch Bulbfields River Cruise - MS Emily Brontë

Amsterdam | Enkhuizen | Rotterdam | Amsterdam

  • 25 Apr 2026
  • 4 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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Amsterdam, Kinderdijk and the Dutch Bulbfields River Cruise - MS Emily Brontë

Amsterdam | Enkhuizen | Rotterdam | Amsterdam

  • 29 Apr 2026
  • 4 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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Danube Symphony (Westbound)

Budapest | Bratislava | Vienna | Krems | Linz | Vilshofen

  • 13 Jun 2026
  • 5 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, the River Rhône and Provence River Cruise with Lake Geneva and Golden Pass Extension - MS Lord Byron

Avignon | Arles | Ardèche | Vienne | Beaune | Lyon | Avignon | Lausanne

  • 30 Jun 2026
  • 6 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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Danube Flavours 2

Budapest | Bratislava | Vienna

  • 06 Jul 2026
  • 4 Nights
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Best of Vietnam and Cambodia

Ho Chi Minh City | Hoi An | Hue | Hanoi | Ha Long Bay | Siem Reap | Angkor Ban | Phnom Penh | Tân Châu | Sa Déc | My Tho

  • 14 Jul 2026
  • 6 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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Best of Vietnam and Cambodia

Ho Chi Minh City | Hoi An | Hue | Hanoi | Ha Long Bay | Siem Reap | Angkor Ban | Phnom Penh | Tân Châu | Sa Déc | My Tho

  • 28 Jul 2026
  • 6 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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Burgundy, the River Rhône and Provence River Cruise with Lake Geneva and Golden Pass Extension - MS Lord Byron

Avignon | Arles | Ardèche | Vienne | Beaune | Lyon | Avignon | Lausanne

  • 28 Jul 2026
  • 6 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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Danube Flavours 2

Budapest | Bratislava | Vienna

  • 03 Aug 2026
  • 4 Nights
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Burgundy, the River Rhône and Provence River Cruise with Lake Geneva and Golden Pass Extension

Avignon | Arles | Ardèche | Vienne | Beaune | Lyon | Lausanne

  • 05 Aug 2026
  • 6 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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Three Grand Capitals 2

Vienna | Bratislava | Budapest

  • 07 Aug 2026
  • 3 Nights
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Best of Vietnam and Cambodia

Ho Chi Minh City | Hoi An | Hue | Hanoi | Ha Long Bay | Siem Reap | Angkor Ban | Phnom Penh | Tân Châu | Sa Déc | My Tho

  • 11 Aug 2026
  • 6 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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Danube Flavours 2

Budapest | Bratislava | Vienna

  • 17 Aug 2026
  • 4 Nights
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Three Grand Capitals 2

Vienna | Bratislava | Budapest

  • 21 Aug 2026
  • 3 Nights
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Best of Vietnam and Cambodia

Ho Chi Minh City | Hoi An | Hue | Hanoi | Ha Long Bay | Siem Reap | Angkor Ban | Phnom Penh | Tân Châu | Sa Déc | My Tho

  • 25 Aug 2026
  • 6 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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Best of Vietnam and Cambodia

Ho Chi Minh City | Hoi An | Hue | Hanoi | Ha Long Bay | Siem Reap | Angkor Ban | Phnom Penh | Tân Châu | Sa Déc | My Tho

  • 08 Sep 2026
  • 6 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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Danube Flavours 2

Budapest | Bratislava | Vienna

  • 14 Sep 2026
  • 4 Nights
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Classic Egypt: Cairo, Luxor and a Nile river cruise

Cairo | Luxor | Dendera | Kom Ombo | Aswan | Edfu | Temple of Karnak | Luxor

  • 16 Sep 2026
  • 6 Nights
Delicious full board dining, plus Chef's Dinner
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Three Grand Capitals 2

Vienna | Bratislava | Budapest

  • 18 Sep 2026
  • 3 Nights
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Best of Vietnam and Cambodia

Ho Chi Minh City | Hoi An | Hue | Hanoi | Ha Long Bay | Siem Reap | Angkor Ban | Phnom Penh | Tân Châu | Sa Déc | My Tho

  • 22 Sep 2026
  • 6 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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Was £10295pp Now: £9883pp
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Burgundy, the River Rhône and Provence River Cruise with Lake Geneva and Golden Pass Extension

Avignon | Arles | Ardèche | Vienne | Beaune | Lyon | Lausanne

  • 06 Oct 2026
  • 6 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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Was £3899pp Now: £3743pp
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Was £10295pp Now: £9883pp

Best of Vietnam and Cambodia

Ho Chi Minh City | Hoi An | Hue | Hanoi | Ha Long Bay | Siem Reap | Angkor Ban | Phnom Penh | Tân Châu | Sa Déc | My Tho

  • 06 Oct 2026
  • 6 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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Was £10295pp Now: £9883pp
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Classic Egypt: Cairo, Luxor and a Nile river cruise

Cairo | Luxor | Dendera | Kom Ombo | Aswan | Edfu | Temple of Karnak | Luxor

  • 07 Oct 2026
  • 6 Nights
Delicious full board dining, plus Chef's Dinner
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Was £4659pp Now: £4472pp
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Was £2599pp Now: £2495pp

Danube Symphony (Eastbound)

Vilshofen | Linz | Krems | Vienna | Bratislava | Budapest

  • 11 Oct 2026
  • 5 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
Fly Cruise From:
Was £2599pp Now: £2495pp
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Was £1122pp Now: £1077pp

Danube Flavours 2

Budapest | Bratislava | Vienna

  • 12 Oct 2026
  • 4 Nights
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Was £1122pp Now: £1077pp
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Was £951pp Now: £912pp

Three Grand Capitals 2

Vienna | Bratislava | Budapest

  • 16 Oct 2026
  • 3 Nights
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Best of Vietnam and Cambodia

Ho Chi Minh City | Hoi An | Hue | Hanoi | Ha Long Bay | Siem Reap | Angkor Ban | Phnom Penh | Tân Châu | Sa Déc | My Tho

  • 20 Oct 2026
  • 6 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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Was £10350pp Now: £9936pp
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Was £10995pp Now: £10555pp

Best of Vietnam and Cambodia

Ho Chi Minh City | Hoi An | Hue | Hanoi | Ha Long Bay | Siem Reap | Angkor Ban | Phnom Penh | Tân Châu | Sa Déc | My Tho

  • 03 Nov 2026
  • 6 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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Was £10995pp Now: £10555pp
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Budapest, Bratislava & Vienna: A Danube Discovery River Cruise - MS Riviera Radiance

Budapest | Bratislava | Vienna | Budapest

  • 06 Nov 2026
  • 4 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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Was £1799pp Now: £1727pp
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