How Much Does a Rhine River Cruise Cost?

​If traveling along a famed European river with a long history, visiting incredible, diverse cities, and being surrounded by nature sounds appealing, a Rhine River cruise is for you. The waterway is a favorite among seasoned and new river cruisers alike, offering something for everyone. While choosing to take a Rhine cruise is an easy decision, deciding which cruise line and your budget may not be. 

At the end of the day, you’ll be choosing your cruise line based on the offerings you desire and how well it fits into your budget. With multiple Rhine European river cruise offerings from different lines here at Authentic Voyages, actual cruise prices may vary. Regardless of your choice from our range of Rhine cruises, you can save money and stress compared to an independent trip. It's important that you know what to look for to be prepared price-wise when planning your European vacation, and that’s where we’re here to help.

Viking Rhine River cruise cost includes castle tour

Travel Europe for less with a Rhine cruise

Uniworld cruise ship lounge looks over Rhine River

If you choose to cruise the Rhine River, as opposed to traveling on your own, you’ll likely be putting yourself in the best possible place financially. Not only that, you’ll have the convenient relief of a ship suite to sleep in each night -- so you’ll never have to track down a hotel or transportation. 

Hotels -- if you’re planning to stay in a five-star room comparable to one on our ships -- and transportation can end up costing you almost $8,000 for the average one week trip. Based on the level of luxury and the amenities you choose for your river cruise, you can potentially save thousands in opting to forgo independent travel.

All-inclusive Rhine cruises

Your European river cruise price, even compared to a lower cost trip across Europe, is often competitive. On board each ship offered by our cruise lines, you’ll have a luxurious suite and a host of features to make your trip more enjoyable. Each ship comes with one or more restaurants, staffed by trained culinary experts. In addition, you’ll have access to spas, lounges, fitness centers, and adventures not available to those traveling the Rhine on their own. Consider the potential cost of paying for these additional amenities -- like spas and adventures -- and you’ll see that they add up quickly. Choose to cruise, and you can save even more with an all-inclusive Rhine river voyage. 

Rhine River cruise through Moselle Valley, Germany

With your cruise ship as transportation, you’ll be able to save on the cost of airplanes, buses, and taxis. With an average airplane ticket in Europe going for around $100 to $200 USD, you can end up with hefty transportation fares if traveling to all the cities visited on a Rhine cruise. With a  European river cruise cost, your transportation is included so you don’t have to worry.

Learn more about our Rhine River cruise costs

​Our Rhine cruise prices can vary based on the cruise line, length of the trip, and amenities included. At Authentic Voyages, we only offer the best. We constantly evaluate our offerings to ensure we’re connecting you with cruises that we’d take ourselves. To learn more about our current Danube cruise offerings, contact one of our river cruising experts today!