River cruise experience
What to expect
Whether you’re cruising on board our Spirit ships or one of our hand-picked ships, you can still expect the same great value.
With so much included, everything is taken care of...
Love your first cruise, or your money back!
We’re so confident you’ll love your first cruise with us, that we’re happy to make a special guarantee. So if for any reason you don’t love your time on board, we’ll give your money back!
Find out moreSaga river cruises
All-inclusive
Your all-inclusive experience is more than just dining on board your ship and inclusive drinks at the bar. We also include all on board gratuities, Wi-Fi, return travel by either economy flights or Eurostar as well as porterage to your cabin.
Start your holiday at your door
Our return UK travel service is the perfect way to get your river cruise off to a great start. Our chauffeur will pick you up, load your bags and drive you to your UK departure point. And when you get back they’ll drive you home again. Rather take your car? No problem. We’ll arrange free airport parking for you.
Find out moreIncluded speciality dining
Enjoy even more dining choice on selected ships, with an alternative included restaurant. This is the Panorama restaurant on Spirit of the Rhine, and the Delta restaurant on Spirit of the Danube.
Find out moreExplore Ashore
All our cruises include excursions at selected ports so you can make the most of the destinations you visit.
Find out moreSpirit of the Rhine
Our first purpose-built river ship is exclusively for Saga guests, and brings our boutique cruise experience to the riverways of Europe. Welcome aboard Spirit of the Rhine.
Find out moreSpirit of the Danube
Already earning hundreds of fans since her launch in 2022, our exclusive ship Spirit of the Danube offers boutique cruises through the heart of Europe in comfort and style.
Find out moreNew for 2024: Spirit of the Douro
Our latest ship this year is perfect for sailing through beautiful Portugal. Spirit of the Douro offers 63 outside-facing cabins, and a host of on board amenities to make this popular cruise even better in 2024!
Find out moreAmadeus Elegant
You can also choose from a wider choice of all-inclusive itineraries along the Rhine, Moselle and Saar rivers aboard Amadeus Elegant. This ship is also exclusive to Saga guests.
Find out moreNo-fly river cruises
Want to avoid the airports? We offer a selection of cruises with included Eurostar travel from London, so our chauffeur will pick you up from home and take you to the station, hassle-free.
Find out moreExperience a river cruise in 2024
The Saga Difference
Included travel insurance
Our fares also include comprehensive travel insurance and additional cancellation cover.
Find out moreReturn UK chauffeur service
A nationwide return chauffeur service from front door to your point of embarkation is included at no extra cost.
Find out moreDining on board
Our exclusive ships include a main restaurant, while selected ships include a smaller alternative restaurant to, all included.
Find out moreAll-inclusive drinks
All-inclusive local drinks including selected wines at lunch and dinner, house-branded spirits with mixers, draught lager, and soft drinks.
Find out moreA choice of cabins
Choose from a selection of cabins, with French balconies available on selected ships.
Find out moreIncluded excursions
Spend days exploring new destinations on one of our collection of excursions that are included in the price – or opt to embark on a selection of optional tours.
Find out moreAnd much more...
- Return flights or Eurostar travel
- Included car parking at the airport if you don’t require the chauffeur service
- Return transfer between your overseas airport, train station, hotel and port, where applicable
- Stay connected with free Wi-Fi on board
- Cruise Director on board throughout the cruise
- Drinks reception and farewell dinner
- All on-board gratuities and service charges
- Airport taxes, fees and charges if applicable
Book with confidence
Love your first cruise or your money back!
If for any reason you don’t love your first time aboard one of our river cruises, we’ll give your money back.
Our Cruise Price Promise
Book early for our top savings up to 25%. And our Cruise Price Promise means you’ll always enjoy the lowest fare. So if you book today and we lower the price tomorrow, we’ll automatically work out the difference and give you the value of the difference.
ABTA or ATOL bonded
Every booking is fully bonded by ABTA or ATOL, so your money is always protected.
Relax, it’s all inclusive
So much is included in the price of every river cruise, so you can relax and enjoy every moment.
Solo river cruises
Not only are our river cruises sociable and welcoming, you can choose from single cabins on every ship too. But don’t delay, single cabins are always a popular choice and do get booked up quickly.
Find out moreBritannia Club
We recently extended our loyalty club to our river cruises too! Cruise with us for more than 35 nights and we'll give you free membership to the Britannia Club so you can enjoy a regular newsletter and more exclusive benefits!
Find out moreCelebrity guests
Look out for celebrity guests on selected river cruises, who will give talks to share their experience and expertise, and provide insights to their life and career.
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