What does a river cruise really cost? If you’ve spent any time looking at cruise line websites, you know that lead-in rates rarely tell the whole story. Between port charges, gratuities, laundry and varying levels of shore excursion inclusions, comparing “Line A” to “Line B” is often an apples-to-oranges nightmare.
To solve this, we developed the True Per Diem. Our charts strip away the marketing and calculate the daily cost per person based on a standardized set of criteria. We factor in the base fare, mandatory fees and typical “add-ons” to give you a transparent look at the value offered by every major river cruise line—from the value-focused to the ultra-luxury.
How to Use Our Charts
Select a river below to view our detailed pricing analysis. Each guide includes:
- The Low-to-High Range: Real pricing for both entry-level cabins and balcony suites.
- True Per Diem: The “all-in” daily cost so you can compare value across different brands.
- Inclusion Breakdowns: What your money actually buys (drinks, tours, Wi-Fi, etc.).
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Rhine River Cruise Guide: What Does A Rhine Cruise Cost?
What’s a Rhine River cruise going to cost me, and how does it compare to others? Check out our Rhine River Cruise Pricing Charts.
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Rhône River Cruise Guide: What Does A Rhône Cruise Cost?
What is a Rhone river cruise going to cost me and how does the cruise I am looking at compare to Rhone river cruises offered by other companies?
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Douro River Cruise Guide: What Does A Douro Cruise Cost?
What’s a Douro river cruise going to cost me and how does it compare to those offered by other operators? Check out our Douro River Cruise Pricing Charts.
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Danube River Cruise Guide: What Does A Danube Cruise Cost?
What is a Danube river cruise going to cost me and how does the cruise I am looking at compare to Danube river cruises offered by other companies?
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Seine River Cruise Pricing Charts
What’s a Seine river cruise going to cost me and how does it compare to other operators on the Seine? Check out our Seine River Cruise Pricing Charts.
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European Christmas Markets River Cruises Pricing Charts
Is a Christmas cruise the right choice for you? I think so. Read about my experience on a Christmas Market cruise a decade ago on the Rhine, where I learned that the magic of Christmas is felt just as easily across the Atlantic.
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Bordeaux River Cruise Price Comparisons
What is a Bordeaux river cruise going to cost me and how does the cruise I am looking at compare to Bordeaux river cruises offered by other companies?
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Rhine-Main-Danube River Cruise Price Comparisons
What’s a Rhine-Main-Danube river cruise going to cost me and how does it compare? Check out our Rhine-Main-Danube river cruise price comparisons.
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Lower Danube River Cruise Price Comparison
River cruises along the Lower Danube river for 2019 begin at $346 per person per day and range as high as $638 per person per day. Where’s the best value?
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