Which river cruise lines include free wifi?
By Richard Jasinski·Updated 10 November 2026
These 9 river cruise lines say wifi is included or free 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 include free wifi?
9 river cruise lines in the Uncompromised Travel table say on their own websites that wifi is included or free on board; Tauck, Uniworld Boutique River Cruises and Avalon Waterways have the most Google reviews under the line's own name.
A line missing from this list has not been shown to leave this out: some lines state it only in a summary we could not quote. Ask every line in writing what its fare includes.
Abercrombie & Kent
- Best for
- Guided river journeys and canal barge cruises
- Wifi
- On its US booking terms, journeys include complimentary internet access where available on cruises and at land; service levels are not guaranteed.
- 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
Aqua Expeditions
- Best for
- Small-ship Mekong and Amazon expeditions
- Wifi
- Its Amazon rates include high-speed satellite internet.
- 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
Avalon Waterways
- Best for
- Suite Ships with open-air balconies
- Wifi
- Says all its ships in Europe have complimentary Wi-Fi; complimentary Wi-Fi is also available on its ship in Egypt and in the Panorama Lounge on the Mekong.
- 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
Mekong Kingdoms
- Best for
- Small-boat Mekong voyages in Laos
- Wifi
- Provides complimentary Wi-Fi on its overnight and day cruise vessels.
- 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.
Pandaw
- Best for
- Small-ship Mekong and India river expeditions
- Wifi
- Offers complimentary WiFi on the sundeck.
- 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
Riverside Luxury Cruises
- Best for
- All-suite European river cruises with butlers
- Wifi
- Provides complimentary Starlink Wi-Fi on its ships.
- 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
Riviera Travel
- Best for
- All-inclusive European river cruises with excursions included
- Wifi
- Includes free Wi-Fi, onboard entertainment and port taxes in its fares.
- 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
Tauck
- Best for
- Fully guided European river cruises, excursions included
- Wifi
- Includes complimentary and unlimited wifi 24/7 on its river cruises (service levels may vary).
- 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
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises
- Best for
- River cruises with drinks and gratuities included
- Wifi
- On its Asia-Pacific booking terms, complimentary internet service is provided as a courtesy on most vessels, coaches and trains.
- Why choose them
- Its cruises of 7 nights or more include onboard meals, premium beverages, onboard gratuities and scheduled excursions. Google: 3.6 out of 5 from 33 reviews; Trustpilot: 2.6 out of 5 from 34 reviews, newest 13 October 2026. Read 10 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for a Generations programme departure if you are travelling with children.
- Not the fit if
- you need mobility devices or personal care on board: it provides neither and cannot guarantee full accessibility in all locations.
- Published price
- From $2,969 per person, double occupancy, Delightful Danube, 8 days Budapest to Regensburg, 19 March 2028 (early booking offer; regular $3,299). Read 10 November 2026.
- Money protection
- Travel Industry Compensation Fund, TICO registration number 50018458 (Ontario); California Seller of Travel CST #2075415-20.
- Website
- uniworld.com
Which of these show a dated price on this page?
2 of the 9 cards show a price for a sailing, with its currency and a date or season. Pandaw, Riviera Travel and Tauck 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.
Which of these lines name a scheme that protects your money?
3 of the 9 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.
- Abercrombie & Kent: ATOL number 2881, issued by the CAA, for flight-inclusive packages (UK bookings)
- 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
- Uniworld Boutique River Cruises: Travel Industry Compensation Fund, TICO registration number 50018458 (Ontario); California Seller of Travel CST #2075415-20
Who to contact first
Start with the 2 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.
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.
Wifi on river cruises: 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?
8 of the 9 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?
Tauck, Uniworld Boutique River Cruises and Avalon Waterways, 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?
4 of the 9: Abercrombie & Kent, Avalon Waterways, Tauck and Uniworld Boutique River 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?
9 of the 9: Abercrombie & Kent, Aqua Expeditions, Avalon Waterways, Mekong Kingdoms, Pandaw, Riverside Luxury Cruises, Riviera Travel, Tauck and Uniworld Boutique River Cruises. 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 says wifi is included or free 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.
Read next
Built to answer the question in the main heading. What is shown: what each line published on its own website, read on 10 November 2026, with links to the pages read, with its Google and Trustpilot figures where the listing carries the line's own name, from the Uncompromised Travel river cruise lines table. Cards are in alphabetical order. No company on this page is a partner of Uncompromised Travel. How this site earns · How we work.