15 Best River Cruises In The World

Complete Douro Valley Wine Tour with Lunch, Wine Tastings and River Cruise

/ June 16, 2026

1.Complete Douro Valley Wine Tour with Lunch, Wine Tastings and River Cruise

A full-day Douro Valley wine tour from Porto with two estates, tastings, traditional lunch, and a relaxing Rabelo river cruise.

London Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour with Optional River Cruise

/ June 16, 2026

2.London Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour with Optional River Cruise

See London’s biggest landmarks by hop-on hop-off double-decker bus, with Wi‑Fi and recorded commentary, plus an optional Thames cruise.

★ 3.5

“Bus stops were a little tricky and I found we waited for the Big Bus. Other sight seeing busses passed us more. One stop was closed by The British Museum but the app directed us that way and we waited a bit before realizing. Not sure I’d do it again.”

10,803 reviews3 hours 35 minutes (approx.)From $39.77by Big Bus London

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Best European River Cruises, Cruises & Boat Tours, Paris, Seine River Cruises, Tour Reviews, Tours

Paris Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour with Optional River Cruise

/ June 16, 2026

3.Paris Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour with Optional River Cruise

Hop-on hop-off Big Bus tour on Paris Red Route plus optional Seine cruise, with nine-language audio, WiFi, and app tracking for major sights.

★ 4.0

“You stop @ fabulous tourist attractions and are provided with headphones translating in many languages. WiFi included on the bus.”

6,534 reviews2 hours 15 minutes (approx.)From $46.85by Big Bus - France

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Best European River Cruises, Cruises & Boat Tours, Douro River Cruises, Guided, Porto, Tour Reviews, Tours, Tuk-Tuks

Porto: Guided Tour by Tuk-Tuk & Optional Douro River Cruise

/ June 16, 2026

4.Porto: Guided Tour by Tuk-Tuk & Optional Douro River Cruise

Electric tuk-tuk tour of Porto with a guide, plus optional Douro River cruise to admire the city and six bridges from the water.

★ 4.5

“The tour was absolutely amazing, with stunning views and friendly guide Diogo.”

5,980 reviews50 - 105 minutesFrom $20by LIVING TUK TUK

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Best European River Cruises, Cruises & Boat Tours, Douro River Cruises, Lunch Experiences, Porto, Tour Reviews, Tours, Wine Tours

Authentic Small Group Douro Wine Tour with Lunch & River Cruise

/ June 16, 2026

5.Authentic Small Group Douro Wine Tour with Lunch & River Cruise

Small-group Douro wine day from Porto with two tastings, UNESCO valley views, lunch in Pinhão, and a Rabelo river cruise.

★ 5.0

“I had an amazing time on this small group wine tour. The views of the Douro Valley were absolutely picturesque, and our tour guide, Jose Pedro was wonderful – attentive, knowledgeable, and made sure we were picked up and dropped off safely. On top of that, I was really lucky to have such great tour…”

4,775 reviews9 to 10 hours (approx.)From $133.02by Oporto Road Trips

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Best European River Cruises, Cruises & Boat Tours, London, Thames River Cruises, Tour Reviews, Tours

London Tootbus Hop on Hop off Bus Tour and Thames River Cruise

/ June 16, 2026

6.London Tootbus Hop on Hop off Bus Tour and Thames River Cruise

Ride a London open-top double-decker hop-on hop-off plus a Thames cruise, with app tracking and flexible stops across top sights.

★ 4.0

“Got on the bus once. It was so busy, we couldn’t see anything. The next bus would have been a very long wait. The commentary played more music than info”

3,834 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $53.74by Tootbus

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Best European River Cruises, Cruises & Boat Tours, Douro River Cruises, Lunch Experiences, Porto, Tour Reviews, Tours, Wine Tours

Douro Valley Tour: 2 Vineyard Visits, River Cruise, Winery Lunch

/ June 16, 2026

7.Douro Valley Tour: 2 Vineyard Visits, River Cruise, Winery Lunch

Douro Valley wine day from Porto with 2 vineyard tastings, a Rabelo river cruise in Pinhão, and a winery lunch with ports.

★ 5.0

“Well put together trip. Lots of wine, great meal and a beautiful boat ride on the river. They did a really nice job.”

3,542 reviews10 hours (approx.)From $101.58by EFun Tours

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Best North American River Cruises, Cruises & Boat Tours, Savannah, Savannah River Cruises, Tour Reviews

90-Minute Savannah Riverboat Sightseeing Cruise

/ June 16, 2026

8.90-Minute Savannah Riverboat Sightseeing Cruise

90-minute Savannah Riverboat cruise with live captain narration, past Old Fort Jackson, and photo-friendly views of the skyline and River Street for $41.82.

★ 4.0

“Ok Cruise light on history. A lot on shipping and how busy the port is. Departure point in good location”

3,367 reviews1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)From $41.82by River Street Riverboat Company

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Best European River Cruises, Cruises & Boat Tours, Douro River Cruises, Porto, Tour Reviews, Tours, Walking Tours

Porto Walking Tour, Lello Bookshop, River Cruise and Cable Car

/ June 16, 2026

9.Porto Walking Tour, Lello Bookshop, River Cruise and Cable Car

Porto walking tour plus Livraria Lello, cable car views, and a Douro river cruise. Small-group feel, tickets included, about 4 hours.

★ 5.0

“Francisco was a great guide and this tour is definitely worth it. You get to see the highlights of the city and it really is not a lot of walking. Riding the cable car gives you the most beautiful view of Porto as well as the boat ride where you can see the city from…”

3,354 reviews4 hours (approx.)From $72.55by World Experience

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Eiffel Tower Summit Option with Seine River Cruise and City Tour

/ June 16, 2026

10.Eiffel Tower Summit Option with Seine River Cruise and City Tour

Skip the lines to the Eiffel Tower 2nd floor or summit, then see Paris by coach and enjoy a one-hour Seine cruise with multilingual audio.

★ 3.5

“The meeting spot was fairly easy to find. The two young ladies checking us in were very disorganized, but we were finally all checked in. They led us over to the entry point for the Eiffel Tower and went through security with us and got us to the elevators, and that was the end of…”

2,176 reviews4 hours (approx.)From $120.89by Paris CityVision

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Best European River Cruises, Cruises & Boat Tours, Douro River Cruises, Lunch Experiences, Porto, Tour Reviews, Tours, Wine Tours

Douro Valley Tour – 3 Wine tastings, Lunch & river Cruise

/ June 16, 2026

11.Douro Valley Tour – 3 Wine tastings, Lunch & river Cruise

Douro Valley escape from Porto with 3 wine tastings, family lunch, aged Port 10–30 years, Amarante snacks, and optional Rabelo boat.

★ 5.0

“It was a great experience. Beautiful countryside. The tastings were great and the presenters were very knowledgeable. N u n o was a great tour guide. It was a great trip all around”

2,043 reviews9 hours (approx.)From $149.95by Touch Tours

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Cruises & Boat Tours, Port Douglas, Tour Reviews

River Cruise

/ June 16, 2026

12.River Cruise

Private 90-minute river cruise from Port Douglas spotting crocodiles on calm water, with local history, snacks, and onboard commentary.

★ 5.0

“Wonderful way to see the waterways , friendly knowledgeable crew. The sunset was lovsly. A great way to end the day.”

1,980 reviewsFrom $37.66by Lady Douglas River Cruise

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Best North American River Cruises, Cruises & Boat Tours, Historical Tours, Mississippi River Cruises, New Orleans, Tour Reviews

Paddlewheeler Creole Queen Historic Mississippi River Cruise

/ June 16, 2026

13.Paddlewheeler Creole Queen Historic Mississippi River Cruise

Paddlewheeler Creole Queen in New Orleans pairs a narrated Mississippi cruise with a guided Battle of New Orleans stop at Chalmette.

★ 4.5

“Always love the paddlewheeler every time I go to New Orleans. Walking around the battle site is nice, just dont be late getting back on the boat!”

1,948 reviews2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $47.00by New Orleans Paddlewheels Inc.

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Savannah Land & Sea Combo: City Sightseeing Trolley Tour with Riverboat Cruise

/ June 16, 2026

14.Savannah Land & Sea Combo: City Sightseeing Trolley Tour with Riverboat Cruise

Savannah Land & Sea pairs a narrated City Sightseeing trolley loop with a riverboat cruise to Old Fort Jackson for a smooth intro.

★ 4.5

“Take a jacket in the winter months and if rainy weather have a rain jacket and umbrella. It does get wet in some areas of the shuttle bus”

1,938 reviews5 hours (approx.)From $79.18by Gray Line Savannah

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Best North American River Cruises, City Tours, Cruises & Boat Tours, Memphis, Mississippi River Cruises, Tour Reviews, Tours

Memphis City Tour with Optional Riverboat Cruise & Sun Studio Add-On Options

/ June 16, 2026

15.Memphis City Tour with Optional Riverboat Cruise & Sun Studio Add-On Options

Memphis highlights by mini-coach: Beale Street, Lorraine area, Peabody ducks, optional riverboat cruise and Sun Studio add-ons.

★ 4.5

“The tour was very informative and provided several stops along the way to take in the sights. Our tour guide Michelle was awesome! Worth every penny!”

1,804 reviews2 to 7 hours (approx.)From $45.00by Memphis Best Tours

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