About Mister River Cruise
Straight river cruise advice, and real people behind every quote.
Ask Mister Cruise for a Free QuoteAbout Mister River Cruise
Mister River Cruise is the river cruising guide from Mister Cruise. It exists for one reason: to help you choose the right river cruise and book it with confidence, with real people behind every quote.
Mister River Cruise is part of the Smart Traveler network, led by Mister Cruise. He has sold travel since 1972 and worked full-time in the industry since 1977. He has sold or originated more than $500 million in cruises and has trained more than 500 travel agents.
When you ask for a quote, our cruise advisors at Mister Cruise handle it personally — not a call center — and book everything for you. Meet Mister Cruise →
How This Site Is Different
Many river cruise sites rank lines or list deals. This one is about decisions. We walk you through the choices in the order that matters — whether a river cruise suits you, which river, which line, what is included, and when to go — and then hand you to our cruise advisors at Mister Cruise for the part that needs a human.
- Plain advice. We tell you the downsides as well as the highlights.
- No invented numbers. Prices and offers change constantly, so we don’t publish fares; you get a current quote instead.
- Every major line. We help you compare Viking, AmaWaterways, Avalon, Uniworld, Scenic, Emerald, Tauck, Riviera, CroisiEurope, American Cruise Lines and more.
How a Quote Works
- Tell us your plans on the free quote form: river, month, number of travelers, any lines you are curious about.
- Our cruise advisors at Mister Cruise review the options and come back with recommendations and prices.
- Ask anything. Cabins, flights, hotels, accessibility, water levels — it is all part of the service.
- Book when you are ready. There is no cost to ask and no obligation.
Prefer to read more first? Start with your first river cruise or the river chooser. For a ranked list of the best lines by travel style, visit our sister site Best River Cruises.
What We Hear Most Often
“They all look the same.”
They aren’t. The differences are in inclusions, cabin design, excursion style and atmosphere. Our line guide shows where to look.
“Is it only for older travelers?”
River cruising has a mature crowd on many lines, but active itineraries with bikes and hiking, and dedicated family departures, have widened the mix.
“Will I be bored?”
With a new town most days and scenery in between, few people are. If you need nightlife, though, we will tell you honestly.
“What about the water levels I read about?”
It is a real but manageable issue. Read when to go for how lines handle it.
Talk to Mister Cruise’s Team
Request a free, no-obligation river cruise quote. A real person at Mister Cruise will answer.
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