Which river cruise lines have the best food and wine?

By Richard Jasinski·Updated 11 November 2026

These 39 river cruise lines describe their food or wine on board on their own websites, read 10 November 2026. Each card gives what the line says about it, with the ship, sailing, length, price or number where it names one, then why to choose it, what to ask for and the limits it publishes.

Which river cruise lines have the best food and wine?

39 river cruise lines in the Uncompromised Travel table say on their own websites that they describe their food or wine on board; Phoenix Reisen, Travelmarvel and VIVA Cruises have the most Google reviews under the line's own name.

Nearly every line describes its food or wine; each card gives what that line publishes, such as chef partnerships, themed wine sailings and what drinks the fare includes.

Who is on this page and why. The Uncompromised Travel river cruise lines table holds 48 companies: the river cruise lines ChatGPT names most often when asked about river cruises, plus river lines added by hand from the trade, each kept only if its own website sells river voyages under its own name. Their own websites were read on 10 November 2026, with their Google and Trustpilot listings matched by name. This page carries every line in the table that, on its own website, describes its food or wine on board: 39 lines. Cards are in alphabetical order. Each line on a card gives what the company's own website says, with a link to the page it came from; a second reader checked 288 of the table's rows against the pages. No company paid to be on this page.

A-ROSA

Best for: Drinks-inclusive sailings on Rhine, Danube and Douro
Food and wine: Serves A-ROSA Dining, a multi-course regional menu, on cruises of five nights or more and sells Wine & Gusto cruises on the Rhône and Douro in 2027.
Why choose them: Began sailing the Danube in 2002 with A-ROSA BELLA and A-ROSA DONNA and now lists 15 river ships. Trustpilot: 2.9 out of 5 from 342 reviews, newest 6 November 2026. Read 10 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for the Premium All-Inclusive fare, which includes one free change of travel date up to 30 days before departure.
Not the fit if: you use a wheelchair: there are no wheelchair-accessible cabins and no passenger lifts except on A-ROSA ALVA, SENA, ALEA and CLEA.
Published price: from €1,561 per person, Premium All-Inclusive, cabin B with balcony, Rhine & Scheldt Metropolises Experience, 27 March to 3 April 2027. Read 10 November 2026.
Money protection: Risk coverage certificate (Sicherungsschein) under Section 651r BGB, issued before the 25% down payment is due.
Enquiry: arosa-cruises.com/company/contact.html

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Abercrombie & Kent

Best for: Guided river journeys and canal barge cruises
Food and wine: Includes local wine and beer with all lunches and dinners on European River Cruises on Small Group Journeys and all alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks on canal barges.
Why choose them: Founded by Geoffrey Kent, it has sold travel since 1962. Trustpilot (whole company): 4.4 out of 5 from 795 reviews, newest 3 November 2026. Read 10 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for a Canal Barge Cruise, which includes all alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks on board and transfers to and from the vessel.
Not the fit if: you travel with children under 12: journeys including a European River Cruise have a minimum age of 12.
Money protection: ATOL number 2881, issued by the CAA, for flight-inclusive packages (UK bookings).
Website: abercrombiekent.com

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Amadeus River Cruises

Best for: European river cruises with wine at dinner
Food and wine: Serves a four-course dinner with included wine from European regions, including special-edition AMADEUS wines from the Rabl family estate in the Kamptal; it also holds cooking demonstrations with tastings of regional specialities.
Why choose them: Suites on its ships measure 26.4 m2 (284 sq ft) with a walk-out balcony.
Ask for: Ask for excursion Package C, which includes every excursion on the cruise at a reduced price when booked in advance.
Not the fit if: you use a wheelchair or scooter: neither is permitted on board and guests must manage the gangway, stairs and ramps without one.
Money protection: Listed in the Austrian carrier directory under number 2004/0052, with customer money insured under the Austrian travel agency insurance ordinance (RSV).
Enquiry: lueftner-cruises.com/en/company/imprint.html

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AmaWaterways

Best for: Europe, Nile and Mekong river cruises
Food and wine: Includes regional cuisine and runs wine-themed cruises with wine on board and on shore, plus culinary tastings ashore.
Why choose them: Offers over 100 river cruises across 35 countries on 12 rivers. Google: 4.1 out of 5 from 67 reviews; Trustpilot: 1.7 out of 5 from 109 reviews, newest 24 October 2026. Read 10 November 2026.
Not the fit if: you need a doctor on board, as medical doctors are not available on any vessel.
Money protection: ATOL 11232 for flight-inclusive UK packages; ABTA bond, membership no. Y6393.
Website: amawaterways.com

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American Cruise Lines

Best for: All-inclusive US river cruises with excursions
Food and wine: Serves an American menu with a regional twist that changes with season and region, with complimentary wine and beer at lunch and dinner and a nightly cocktail hour.
Why choose them: Founded in 1972 by shipbuilder Charles A. Robertson with his wife Carol.
Ask for: Ask for the hotel night and transfer to the ship included on new bookings, plus the Featured shore excursion included in each port.
Not the fit if: you need a lift on every ship, as American Independence, American Star and American Spirit have limited lift access.
Enquiry: americancruiselines.com/contact-us

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Antara Cruises

Best for: Ganges and Brahmaputra cruises in India
Food and wine: Serves farm fresh ingredients and Michelin inspired menus paired with wines, with cooking classes among its onboard activities.
Why choose them: Sails four cruise ships, four catamarans and one private houseboat, sailing in India since 2009. Google: 4.5 out of 5 from 19 reviews. Read 10 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for the Ganga Vilas sailing from Kolkata to Varanasi, 19 nights, or a private charter on MV Nauka Vilas.
Not the fit if: you need a fixed route: routing depends on water levels and the Master's decisions and itineraries can change without notice.
Website: antaracruises.com

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APT

Best for: Fully inclusive Rhine, Danube and Mekong cruises
Food and wine: Serves fusion food, Asian specialities and European cuisine on Mekong Serenity, with house wine, local beer and spirits included and cooking classes on its Mekong trips.
Why choose them: Launched two new river ships, APT Solara and APT Ostara, in 2025.
Ask for: Ask for a Luxury River Cruise from the UK, which includes return flights and home-to-airport transfers by private car.
Not the fit if: you may need to change plans late: the one free amendment applies only when you are more than 100 days from departure.
Money protection: ABTA member; air-inclusive packages bonded under the CAA's ATOL scheme; Client Fund Protection in a separate bank account (UK bookings).
Website: aptouring.com

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Aqua Expeditions

Best for: Small-ship Mekong and Amazon expeditions
Food and wine: Chef Pedro Miguel Schiaffino sets the menus on Aqua Nera, with 70% of ingredients sourced locally; chef Benjamin Cross does so on Aqua Mekong; both host departures in 2027.
Why choose them: Founded in 2007 by Francesco Galli Zugaro, it runs excursions in groups of no more than 12. Google: 4.8 out of 5 from 11 reviews. Read 10 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for a high-water departure, mid-August to November, when Aqua Mekong sails between Ho Chi Minh and Siem Reap.
Not the fit if: you want to sail to Siem Reap from December to mid-August: low water keeps the ship between Ho Chi Minh and Phnom Penh, with a complimentary flight to Siem Reap instead.
Website: aquaexpeditions.com

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Ashranda

Best for: Nile cruises between Luxor and Aswan
Food and wine: Serves Egyptian cuisine on the Nebyt dahabiya, with dining that looks out over the Nile.
Why choose them: Founded in 2019, it operates boutique hotels and Nile cruises in Egypt from Cairo.
Ask for: Ask for a sailing on the Nebyta dahabiya, or a customised trip for an anniversary or honeymoon.
Not the fit if: you want to sail from Cairo: its Nile cruises operate between Luxor and Aswan.
Enquiry: ashranda.com/contact

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Assam Bengal Navigation

Best for: Brahmaputra and Ganges expedition cruises in India
Food and wine: Serves full board with unlimited local beer, local wine and soft drinks at lunch and dinner; the Grand Ganges adds a tandoori BBQ on the sundeck.
Why choose them: Says it pioneered long-distance river cruising in India on the Brahmaputra in 2003, a year after the company was formed.
Ask for: Ask for one of its special cruises that waive the single supplement, or a single cabin on ABN Rajmahal or ABN Charaidew II.
Not the fit if: you cannot walk or stand for long periods on uneven ground: many excursions involve this and no personal assistants are provided.
Enquiry: assambengalnavigation.com/contact

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Avalon Waterways

Best for: Suite Ships with open-air balconies
Food and wine: Serves the Avalon Fresh menu created by Karl and Leo Wrenkh under Executive Chef Krisztián Restás; it also runs wine-lover cruises with a certified sommelier, tastings and cellar visits.
Why choose them: Its Panorama Suites in Europe measure 200 square feet, which it says is an average of 30% larger than others. Google: 4.2 out of 5 from 22 reviews; Trustpilot: 4.4 out of 5 from 1,905 reviews, newest 25 October 2026. Read 10 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for the Avalon Choice Excursions on your sailing, in Classic, Discovery or Active style.
Not the fit if: you use a wheelchair or walker: outside the United States you must be able to walk up and down steps and ramps without one; many of its small ships have no lift.
Enquiry: avalonwaterways.com/contact

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Century Cruises

Best for: Yangtze, Danube and Rhine cruise tours
Food and wine: Offers unlimited red wine or cocktails during meals on the Yangtze and unlimited beer and fine wine at lunch and dinner on its European tours.
Why choose them: Century Star will host 174 guests in 87 cabins on the Danube.
Ask for: Ask which cabin categories on its European tours come with complimentary international flights.
Not the fit if: your plans may change: the $500 per person deposit is non-refundable and cancelling within 30 days of departure costs 100% of the full fare.
Website: centurycruises.com

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CroisiEurope

Best for: French family line on European rivers
Food and wine: Sails the Dordogne and Garonne to the Gironde estuary on a cruise built around Bordeaux wines and the Atlantic coast.
Why choose them: Runs a fleet of 50 ships and barges. Google: 3.6 out of 5 from 134 reviews; Trustpilot: 3.8 out of 5 from 448 reviews, newest 9 November 2026. Read 10 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for a CroisiFamille river cruise, where up to 2 children up to 16 sail free in a paying cabin.
Not the fit if: you may cancel late: from 90 days before a river cruise you lose 20% of the price, rising to 100% from 8 days.
Website: croisieurope.com

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Delfin Amazon Cruises

Best for: Small-ship Amazon cruises in Peru's Pacaya Samiria
Food and wine: Cooks with Amazonian produce bought from local communities, such as cocona, aguaje and charapita peppers, offers a guided Amazonian macerados ritual and pours house wines 24/7 on Delfin I.
Why choose them: Delfin III, its largest vessel, carries up to 44 guests in 22 suites.
Ask for: Ask for a Delfin II Suite or a Delfin III Suite or Upper Suite on a departure where the single supplement is waived.
Not the fit if: you might cancel late: from 150 days before departure the deposit is not refunded; it grants no other refund or reschedule, even in case of force majeure.
Website: delfinamazoncruises.com

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Emerald Cruises

Best for: Star-Ship river cruises in Europe and Asia
Food and wine: Sails Sensations of Lyon & Provence with Chef Rachel Hargrove and runs Savor the Moment hosted theme cruises celebrating wine and culinary arts.
Why choose them: Founded in 2013, it now sails eight Star-Ships in Europe and one on the Mekong. Google: 4.1 out of 5 from 37 reviews. Read 10 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for a Solo Program Preferred Fare, which gives 50% single supplement savings.
Not the fit if: you need time after booking: the deposit on river cruises is due within 48 hours.
Enquiry: emerald.cruises/US/en-US/contact-us

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Excellence River Cruises

Best for: German-language river voyages from Switzerland
Food and wine: Serves master-chef menus such as Moses Ceylan on the Excellence Empress, Antonio Colaianni on the Excellence Countess and Hugo Miranda on the Excellence Crown, with its own bakery on board, a vegetarian choice at every meal and Wine & Dine on the Rhine sailings.
Why choose them: Says its fleet holds the Green Award and the Fair Cruise Award and has twice won the Myclimate Award.
Ask for: Ask for a sailing with a double cabin on the main deck for one person without supplement.
Not the fit if: you do not speak German: German is the language on board, including daily programmes and menus.
Published price: From CHF 2'495 per person, main deck cabin, 9 days Basel to Amsterdam and back on the Excellence Crown, departing 1 June 2027, coach travel from Switzerland included. Read 10 November 2026.
Money protection: Stiftung Gesetzlicher Garantiefonds der Schweizer Reisebranche (Garantiefonds).
Website: excellence.ch

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French Country Waterways

Best for: Six-night hotel barge cruises in France
Food and wine: Offers more than two dozen wines per cruise, over half from Grand Cru vineyards such as Gevrey-Chambertin, Meursault and Puligny-Montrachet, with four-course candlelit dinners and one dinner ashore at a Michelin-starred restaurant.
Why choose them: Each barge is accompanied by an air-conditioned motorcoach for daily sightseeing and carries her own bicycles. Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews. Read 10 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for the barge and region that suit you: Burgundy on Adrienne, or Central Burgundy (April to June) or the Upper Loire (July to October) on Nenuphar.
Not the fit if: you want the Upper Loire outside July to October: Nenuphar sails it only in those months.
Website: fcwl.com

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Grand Circle Cruise Line

Best for: Small-group Danube and Seine cruises with airfare
Food and wine: Runs a Folklore & Wine Cruise departure of Eastern Europe to the Black Sea on 8 May 2027, with 33 meals including a Home-Hosted Dinner.
Why choose them: Founded in 1958 by Ethel Andrus to serve Americans over 50. Trustpilot (whole company): 4.0 out of 5 from 20 reviews, newest 7 November 2026. Read 10 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for a departure with a free or low-cost Single Supplement, or for roommate matching, which carries no single supplement even without a match.
Not the fit if: you use a wheelchair or motorised scooter: most trips are not accessible and guests needing help must travel with an able companion.
Enquiry: gct.com/about-us/contact-us

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Heritage Line

Best for: Small-ship Mekong and Vietnam bay cruises
Food and wine: Runs cooking classes such as a hands-on Vietnamese class on Lan Ha Bay; Ginger has an open kitchen where chefs cook every dish live.
Why choose them: The Jahan cruises the lower Mekong with 26 staterooms and suites, all with large balconies.
Ask for: Ask for a selected cruise with no single supplement for solo travellers.
Not the fit if: your children are under 5: they are not allowed on board unless Heritage Line grants special permission.
Enquiry: heritage-line.com/contact

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Iberostar Grand Amazon

Best for: All-inclusive Amazon cruises from Manaus
Food and wine: Serves gourmet cuisine with local produce, including à la carte dinners of Amazonian and international dishes; the welcome cocktail is made with jambu, pitaya and murupi pepper.
Why choose them: Sails one ship from the Port of Manaus on 3 itineraries of 3, 4 and 7 nights.
Ask for: Ask for the 4-night Negro River trip, with all daytime and night expeditions included.
Not the fit if: you want rivers beyond the Brazilian Amazon: it sails one ship from Manaus on the Solimões and Negro rivers.
Website: iberostar.com

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Mazaj Dahabiyas

Best for: Small dahabiya sailings on the Nile
Food and wine: Serves contemporary Egyptian cuisine from fresh local ingredients; on its dahabiyas chefs cook dishes on request and cooking classes are offered.
Why choose them: Mazaj SIA has nine cabins: one Junior Suite, two Royal Suites and six staterooms.
Ask for: Ask for the Solar Eclipse Journey departing 2 August 2027, with check-in in Luxor on 1 August 2027.
Not the fit if: you want a published fare, as prices are on request.
Enquiry: mazajcruises.com/contact

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Mekong Cruises (Luang Say)

Best for: Two-day Mekong slow boat trips in Laos
Food and wine: Serves freshly prepared traditional Lao dishes alongside international fare on board.
Why choose them: It has run Mekong cruises since 1999 and its Luang Say Lodge in Pakbeng was built in 1998.
Ask for: Ask for the 2-day cruise with an overnight at Luang Say Lodge, which it calls its signature experience.
Not the fit if: you need to sail downstream on a Sunday or upstream over two days on a Tuesday, as those cruises do not run then.
Website: luangsay.com

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Mekong Eyes

Best for: Small-boat Mekong Delta cruises from Saigon
Food and wine: Local chefs cook international dishes and local specialities; cooking classes with the chef are offered on request on Mekong Eyes Classic.
Why choose them: Mekong Eyes Classic is a wooden cruiser with 14 cabins, converted from a rice barge. Google: 4.2 out of 5 from 61 reviews. Read 10 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for a private cruise on Gecko Eyes (1 cabin) or Dragon Eyes (2 cabins).
Not the fit if: you want Dragon Eyes to yourself but book only one cabin: the other cabin may be booked by someone else.
Enquiry: mekongeyes.com/contact

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Mekong Kingdoms

Best for: Small-boat Mekong voyages in Laos
Food and wine: Serves contemporary regional and international cuisine, with a Lao cooking class, a cocktail masterclass and a wine and buffalo cheese tasting on board.
Why choose them: Its 50-metre boat Bohème has 13 cabins.
Ask for: Ask for The Bohème Journey, a 7-day cruise package with a stay at Avani+ Lanexang Vientiane or Avani+ Luang Prabang.
Not the fit if: you may need to cancel, as overnight cruises carry a 50% non-refundable deposit and cancelling less than 31 days before departure costs 100%.
Published price: from USD 3,750 per person, twin cabin, Bohème Vientiane to Luang Prabang upstream, 5 nights, 3 January 2027 sailing. Read 10 November 2026.
Enquiry: mekongkingdoms.com/contact-us

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nicko cruises

Best for: River cruises for German-speaking travellers worldwide
Food and wine: Includes full board with local elements by route and dinner always served at the table; nickoVISION has three restaurants and the hotel director on KATHARINA VON BORA gives advice on Saxon wine.
Why choose them: Sails a fleet of 22 ships and says it has been market leader for river cruises in Germany since 2007. Trustpilot (whole company): 3.2 out of 5 from 387 reviews, newest 5 November 2026. Read 10 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for a Single-Spezial departure, where the single supplement is cut by 50%.
Not the fit if: you want an English-only ship: most river ships run in German and English; CYRANO DE BERGERAC runs in French and German.
Published price: from €5,199 per person including flight, MEKONG NAVIGATOR, 13 days, departing 3 April 2027. Read 10 November 2026.
Money protection: Insurance certificate naming the insurer, required before any payment under its package travel terms.
Website: nicko-cruises.de

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Nour El Nil

Best for: Dahabiya sailing between Luxor and Aswan
Food and wine: Serves Egyptian cuisine from ingredients bought each day from farmers and fishermen along the river, such as Nile Perch and hand-made felafel.
Why choose them: Its dahabiyas board at Esna, some 33 miles south of Luxor; they sail to Aswan. Google: 4.6 out of 5 from 114 reviews. Read 10 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for the dahabiya voyage from Esna to Aswan with its stop at Gebel Silsileh.
Not the fit if: you need a fixed itinerary: it reserves the right to vary its route and is at times told of new river rules only hours in advance.
Enquiry: nourelnil.com/booking-form

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Pandaw

Best for: Small-ship Mekong and India river expeditions
Food and wine: Onboard chefs cook daily with ingredients from riverside markets, with most meals made to order; India sailings include house wine with lunch and dinner.
Why choose them: Founded in 1995 by Scottish historian Paul Strachan, it sails ships with fewer than 30 cabins each.
Ask for: Ask for a departure with no single supplement, which it offers on a wide selection of expeditions and dates.
Not the fit if: you use a wheelchair: wheelchairs are not allowed and some river stations have steep and sometimes slippery banks.
Enquiry: pandaw.com/contact-us

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Phoenix Reisen

Best for: German-speaking river voyages at published euro fares
Food and wine: Serves full board with a breakfast buffet and multi-course lunch and dinner, port-wine tastings on its Douro voyages and Cambodian and Vietnamese specialities on the Mekong.
Why choose them: Says it has nearly 40 river ships in its fleet. Google: 4.6 out of 5 from 1,259 reviews. Read 10 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for a voyage marked Singles sparen, with heavily reduced single cabins.
Not the fit if: you do not speak German: there is only one language on board, German.
Published price: From 1,099 € per person, 2-bed cabin (stern) main deck, Faszination Douro, 7 days on the Douro Cruiser, 07.04.-14.04.2027. Read 10 November 2026.
Website: phoenixreisen.com

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Plantours Kreuzfahrten

Best for: German-language river cruises with themed events
Food and wine: Runs wine-themed sailings, including wine tastings and wine excursions on a Moselle voyage on MS Elegant Lady on 6 October 2027.
Why choose them: Its flagship MS Lady Diletta carries 173 passengers and has 11 single cabins.
Ask for: Ask for the Single Special on selected Christmas voyages, which opens more single cabins for booking.
Not the fit if: you want to book shore excursions by phone, as they are booked only online through the customer portal.
Money protection: Deutscher Reisesicherungsfonds GmbH, with a Sicherungsschein issued with the booking confirmation.
Enquiry: plantours-kreuzfahrten.de/infos-service/das-sind-wir/unser-t

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Riverside Luxury Cruises

Best for: All-suite European river cruises with butlers
Food and wine: Serves dishes from all over Europe in several restaurants, with specialities that change by region and come with wines; most dining rooms have open seating.
Why choose them: Its suites range from 20 to 82 m² with a crew-to-guest ratio of 1:4.
Ask for: Ask for the Harmony Suite on Riverside Mozart or the Melody Suite on Debussy, Ravel or Mahler, where solo travellers pay no suite surcharge, subject to availability.
Not the fit if: you use a motorised scooter or need full wheelchair access: scooters are not allowed and wheelchair accessibility is limited.
Website: riverside-cruises.com

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Riviera Travel

Best for: All-inclusive European river cruises with excursions included
Food and wine: Serves a breakfast buffet with over 60 options and a four-course à la carte dinner with Local Flavours dishes from the regions visited, with a sommelier-selected wine list; it also sails Gastronomy of the Douro and Gastronomy of the Seine.
Why choose them: Says it has welcomed more than 1.75 million guests worldwide and launched its river cruises in 2009.
Ask for: Ask for a solo departure with the single supplement waived, or a Cruise & Stay with three nights in a 4-star hotel.
Not the fit if: you use a wheelchair: there are no wheelchair accessible cabins on any of its ships.
Money protection: Says it is fully bonded with the CAA and ABTA, which are UK bodies, so your money is safe in any eventuality; its US booking conditions carry Florida Seller of Travel Ref. No. ST40993.
Enquiry: rivieratravel.com/contact

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Scenic

Best for: All-inclusive Europe and Mekong river cruises
Food and wine: Offers five dining options on its river ships, a Scenic Culinaire cooking class and wine and culinary sailings such as Tastes of Bordeaux and Tastes of the Danube.
Why choose them: Its river fleet is growing from 13 to 16 ships, with new additions planned for 2027 and 2028.
Ask for: Ask for a Solo Program Preferred Fare, which gives 50% single supplement savings, with a free single supplement on select dates.
Not the fit if: you live outside the United States: these fares and offers apply to legal residents of the United States.
Published price: from US$4,528 per person, double occupancy, Castles & Vineyards of the Rhine & Moselle, 8 days, 2027 season. Read 10 November 2026.
Enquiry: scenic.cruises/US/en-US/contact-us

Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: US/en-US/offers/europe-river-cruises, US/en-US/about-us, US/en-US/terms-conditions.

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Steam Ship Sudan

Best for: Six-day Nile cruises on a historic steamer
Food and wine: Serves Egyptian cuisine made with local ingredients.
Why choose them: Says Agatha Christie found the inspiration for Death on the Nile on board in 1933. Google: 4.8 out of 5 from 4 reviews. Read 10 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for the Odilo Suite, inaugurated in January 2022, which sits on the sun deck.
Not the fit if: you want to sail between Luxor and Qena from late November to mid-February: low water stops navigation there and an alternative programme runs instead.
Enquiry: steam-ship-sudan.com/en/contact-2

Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: home page, en/cabins-and-suites, en/nile-cruises/aswan-luxor-cruise.

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Tauck

Best for: Fully guided European river cruises, excursions included
Food and wine: Serves regionally driven meals in two dining venues, indoor and outdoor, with a broad selection of included wines; Rhine Connoisseur is an epicurean sailing from Switzerland to Belgium.
Why choose them: Founded in 1925, it now offers nearly 200 itineraries across land tours and river and small ship cruises. Google: 3.4 out of 5 from 41 reviews; Trustpilot (whole company): 2.7 out of 5 from 93 reviews, newest 13 October 2026. Read 10 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for a Category 1 cabin on a European river cruise, which carries no single supplement.
Not the fit if: you need help walking or use a motorised scooter: Tauck cannot provide individual assistance and cannot take scooters on any trip.
Enquiry: tauck.com/contact-us

Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: river-cruises/why-take-a-river-cruise/distinctiv, about-tauck, terms-and-conditions.

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Thurgau Travel

Best for: Swiss river voyages on its own ships
Food and wine: Serves full board with a welcome cocktail, a high tea, a light lunch buffet and a gala dinner, with vegetarian menus and vegan menus on request; MS Thurgau Gold adds Private Dining and a Taverna Italiana.
Why choose them: Founded in December 2001, it sails 19 ships on over 50 waterways in more than 25 countries. Google: 4.4 out of 5 from 181 reviews; Trustpilot (whole company): 4.6 out of 5 from 1,004 reviews, newest 8 November 2026. Read 10 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for the excursion package with audio guide when you book, as most excursions are sold that way.
Not the fit if: you cannot leave the ship on your own in an evacuation, as guests must be able to do so and must tell Thurgau Travel before booking if not.
Published price: from CHF 1'390 per person, Rheinzauber Holland on MS Thurgau Gold, 9 days, departing 17 February 2027. Read 10 November 2026.
Money protection: Garantiefonds der Schweizer Reisebranche (Swiss travel industry guarantee fund).
Website: thurgautravel.ch

Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: schiffe, pressebereich/thrugau-travel-schuetzt-seine-gaes, vertrags-und-reisebedingungen.

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Travelmarvel

Best for: Rhine, Danube and Douro cruises plus Asia
Food and wine: Serves a four-course dinner of changing regional specialities in Constellations, with local beer and wine included and a chef's table menu once a week.
Why choose them: It added the Contemporary River Ships Polaris, Capella and Vega to its European fleet in 2022. Google: 4.5 out of 5 from 926 reviews. Read 10 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for the 2027 Book Early Package on Europe river cruises and the deposit it holds the booking with.
Not the fit if: you may need to change plans late: its one free amendment applies only when you are more than 100 days from departure.
Money protection: ABTA and ATOL (UK packages).
Website: travelmarvel.com

Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: en-gb/articles/europe/inside-travelmarvels-europ, en-gb/media/travelmarvel-our-story, en-gb/why-choose-travelmarvel/book-with-confiden.

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Victoria Cruises

Best for: Yangtze cruises through the Three Gorges
Food and wine: Hired celebrity chef Walter Staib to advise on menus; serves Western and Chinese buffets in the Dynasty Dining Room plus a separate a la carte restaurant.
Why choose them: Established in New York City in 1993, it celebrated the 25th anniversary of its inaugural sailing in 2019.
Ask for: Ask for a cabin in the Luxury Amenities Program, which adds complimentary Wi-Fi, house wine and beer at dinner and a la carte dining.
Not the fit if: you travel alone: the single supplement adds 75% of the fare in a superior cabin and 100% in a suite.
Enquiry: victoriacruiselines.com/Contact.html

Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: ShipAmenity.html, Story.html, Cruise1.html.

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Viking

Best for: Europe, Nile and Mekong river voyages
Food and wine: Includes all onboard meals with regional specialties, plus beer, wine and soft drinks with lunch and dinner; it also runs culinary demonstrations of regional treats such as Austrian apple strudel and Rüdesheim Coffee.
Why choose them: Says it was voted #1 for Rivers in Condé Nast Traveler's 2026 Readers' Choice Awards, the sixth consecutive year. Trustpilot (whole company): 1.7 out of 5 from 384 reviews, newest 10 November 2026. Read 10 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for the Viking Inclusive Value fare, with one shore excursion in every port, or the current Special Solo Traveler Fares.
Not the fit if: you are travelling with children: Viking says its river ships have no children on board.
Website: vikingrivercruises.com

Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: why-viking/viking-difference/onboard-enrichment., why-viking/awards/index.html, why-viking/new-to-river-cruising/about-river-cru.

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VIVA Cruises

Best for: All-inclusive river cruises with tips included
Food and wine: Runs Culinary Cruises with Falstaff, with wine pairings by Master of Wine Romana Echensperger and a Signature Evening with chef David Görne; daily it serves multi-course menus and a vegetarian and vegan menu.
Why choose them: Says the Swiss shipping company Scylla AG, which owns a fleet of 40 ships, stands behind the brand. Google: 4.4 out of 5 from 289 reviews; Trustpilot: 3.9 out of 5 from 178 reviews, newest 6 November 2026. Read 10 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for a Culinary Cruise with Falstaff, where all shore excursions are included in the price.
Not the fit if: you want a doctor on board: there is none, though first aid can be given on all ships.
Money protection: Guarantee certificate handed over before the 20% down payment is due.
Website: viva-cruises.com

Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: en-us/voyage/culinary-cruise-frankreich-genussvo, en-us/about-us, en-us/faq/on-board.

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Which of these show a dated price on this page?

7 of the 39 cards show a price for a sailing, with its currency and a date or season. AmaWaterways, American Cruise Lines, Assam Bengal Navigation, CroisiEurope, Delfin Amazon Cruises, Emerald Cruises, Heritage Line, Mekong Cruises (Luang Say), Mekong Eyes, Pandaw, Plantours Kreuzfahrten, Riviera Travel, Tauck, Victoria Cruises and Viking publish fares on their own websites without a sailing date, a per-person basis or a currency on the pages read, so no figure is shown for them. Ask every line for a written quote with the departure date and what it includes.

A-ROSA
Excellence River Cruises
Mekong Kingdoms
nicko cruises
Phoenix Reisen
Scenic
Thurgau Travel

Which of these lines name a scheme that protects your money?

12 of the 39 lines name a scheme, bond, licence or account that protects payments for some or all bookings; check the number with the scheme before you pay.

A-ROSA: Risk coverage certificate (Sicherungsschein) under Section 651r BGB, issued before the 25% down payment is due
Abercrombie & Kent: ATOL number 2881, issued by the CAA, for flight-inclusive packages (UK bookings)
Amadeus River Cruises: Listed in the Austrian carrier directory under number 2004/0052, with customer money insured under the Austrian travel agency insurance ordinance (RSV)
AmaWaterways: ATOL 11232 for flight-inclusive UK packages; ABTA bond, membership no. Y6393
APT: ABTA member; air-inclusive packages bonded under the CAA's ATOL scheme; Client Fund Protection in a separate bank account (UK bookings)
Excellence River Cruises: Stiftung Gesetzlicher Garantiefonds der Schweizer Reisebranche (Garantiefonds)
nicko cruises: Insurance certificate naming the insurer, required before any payment under its package travel terms
Plantours Kreuzfahrten: Deutscher Reisesicherungsfonds GmbH, with a Sicherungsschein issued with the booking confirmation
Riviera Travel: Says it is fully bonded with the CAA and ABTA, which are UK bodies, so your money is safe in any eventuality; its US booking conditions carry Florida Seller of Travel Ref. No. ST40993
Thurgau Travel: Garantiefonds der Schweizer Reisebranche (Swiss travel industry guarantee fund)
Travelmarvel: ABTA and ATOL (UK packages)
VIVA Cruises: Guarantee certificate handed over before the 20% down payment is due

Who to contact first

Start with the 5 lines on this page that publish both a sailing price and their cancellation terms on their own websites, then add any other card that fits your dates and the sailing you want.

A-ROSA
Excellence River Cruises
Mekong Kingdoms
nicko cruises
Scenic

What to ask each one to set out in writing:

What the fare includes, line by line: excursions, drinks, gratuities, wifi, flights, transfers and hotel nights before and after.
The ship: how many guests it carries, the cabin size and whether it has a French balcony, a full balcony or a window.
The deposit, when the balance is due, what you lose if you cancel and what the line does if low or high water changes the route.
Which scheme or licence protects your money and what you need to walk on the excursions if mobility matters to you.

River cruise food and wine: the questions people ask

What should I ask a river cruise line before booking?

What the fare includes, line by line; how many guests the ship carries and the size of the cabin; the deposit and what you lose if you cancel; what happens if low or high water changes the route; and which scheme protects your money.

Can I book with these lines directly?

Yes. Each card links the line's own website or enquiry page; ask for a written quote that lists what the fare includes and the cancellation scale.

Do these lines all sell the same kind of river cruise?

No. Each card names the sailing, ship or offer the line's own website gives; ship sizes, lengths, rivers and prices differ, so compare the cards before you ask for quotes.

What happens if the river is too low or too high to sail?

21 of the 39 lines set out on their own websites what they do when water levels change a sailing, such as a ship swap, a coach transfer or a refund. Ask each line in writing before you book.

Which of these have the most Google reviews?

Phoenix Reisen, Travelmarvel and VIVA Cruises, in that order. A count says how many people reviewed a line, not whether it fits your sailing; each card gives the rating and count, read 10 November 2026.

Which of these have Trustpilot profiles?

11 of the 39: A-ROSA, Abercrombie & Kent, AmaWaterways, Avalon Waterways, CroisiEurope, Grand Circle Cruise Line, nicko cruises, Tauck, Thurgau Travel, Viking and VIVA Cruises. Each card gives the TrustScore, the review count and the newest review date, read 10 November 2026.

Which of these publish their cancellation terms?

26 of the 39 publish a cancellation scale on their own websites. Ask each for the full scale in writing before you pay a deposit.

Where can I check these facts myself?

Each card links the pages of the line's own website its lines were read from, with the date they were read.

How were these lines chosen?

Each one is in the Uncompromised Travel river cruise lines table, built from the river cruise lines ChatGPT names most often. On its own website it describes its food or wine on board. A line is on the page because its published facts fit the question, never because it paid.

Is any company on this page paying to be here?

No. No company on this page is a partner of Uncompromised Travel; none paid to be on it.