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Cruise and stay river cruises
Enjoy the best of both worlds
Join one of our cruise and stay holidays and you can combine a relaxing river cruise with a break in some of Europe's most fascinating cities.
Set sail along one of Europe’s famous rivers on a cruise and stay trip and spend more time soaking up the sights and sounds of the region you visit. These holidays have been carefully designed so you can spend longer in some of Europe’s most celebrated cities, with hand-chosen hotels.
Discover more about our cruise and stay packages and learn more about just what to expect on your next river cruise adventure.
Top cruise and stay river cruises
Why choose a river cruise and stay holiday?
Cruise and stay holidays are a combination of a river cruise and classic city break. Offering up the best of both worlds, you get to unwind on board a boutique river cruise as you travel through Europe and stop off for short breaks in exciting destinations.
You might head off on a week-long cruise and spend several nights in one of our carefully selected hotels, with all our standard inclusions as part of the cruise. Enjoy all-inclusive drinks and dining on board and a selection of excursions as you journey towards your destination.
An exciting combination of a city-break and a river cruise holiday, the best cruise and stay itineraries offer an enticing insight into each destination.
From strolling along historic streets of capital cities to sipping wine at bucolic vineyards and watching riverside scenery glide by from the top deck, there’s something for everyone to enjoy on a river cruise.
Our cruise and stay deals make embarking on your next adventure through Europe even more tempting.
Get in touch to chat with one of our cruise experts and find out more about our selection of cruise and stay itineraries.
River cruise and stay destinations
Experience the wonders of Europe in style as you cruise its picturesque waterways, stopping off to spend time in captivating destinations. See the sun-kissed Portuguese countryside along the Douro, admire the landscapes of the Danube or stop off at quaint wine towns on the Rhine.
Our river cruise and stay holidays
Enjoy a host of history and famous sights when you opt to cruise and stay. Europe’s storied capitals and charming towns are waiting for you – and are easily explored in a short time thanks to a selection of included and optional excursions.
Lisbon
Travel to Lisbon and settle into your room at a 4-star hotel. Then it’s time to dive into the city’s colourful streets, embarking on included tours to see iconic landmarks such as Belem Tower. There’s the opportunity to see a fado show accompanied by a dinner in the evening to round up your first day in Lisbon.
With the city at your fingertips, there’s also the chance to explore at your own pace – perhaps you would like to see the intricate Jerónimos Monastery, or take a stroll through the quirky streets of the Barrio Alto district.
Vienna
Renowned for its stunning architecture, Vienna boasts an array of majestic buildings. From grand palaces where Austrian emperors once lived to old cathedrals that have stood for almost 1,000 years, the city is full of history and charm.
But Vienna’s appeal goes far beyond its architectural wonders. With vibrant food markets, a rich historical legacy, world-class opera, and scenic natural spots, the city offers a wealth of experiences waiting to be explored.
Saga all-inclusive river cruise and stay holidays
Enjoy drinks, dining, excursions and more – all included in the price with our cruise and stay all-inclusive packages.
The adventure starts on your doorstep thanks to our included return chauffeur service. From then on, it’s all about unwinding in style.
Here are just some of the extras we include as standard….
- Optional travel insurance and additional cancellation cover‡
- A return nationwide shared chauffeur service from your home to the airport – from anywhere on the UK mainland+
- Return flights
- Return transfer between your overseas airport, train station, hotel and port, where applicable
- Complimentary airport parking if required
- All on-board dining including speciality dining on board Spirit of the Rhine, Spirit of the Danube and Spirit of the Moselle
- All-inclusive local drinks including selected wines at lunch and dinner, house-branded spirits with mixers or cocktails, draught lager and soft drinks
- Complimentary tea and coffee on board
- Drinks reception and Gala dinner
- Excursions in selected ports of call in 2025, and from 2026, an excursion in every port
- Interactive maps and audio headsets provided for exploring independently in selected ports of call
- Complimentary Wi-Fi around the ship
- All on-board gratuities
- Included porterage at the ship
- All port taxes, fees and charges
- Entertainment and activities
- A Cruise Director will be on board throughout your cruise
‡Travel insurance
Travel insurance is underwritten by Astrenska Insurance Limited, UK Branch, or a price reduction is available if you choose not to take the included insurance and additional cancellation cover. Cover is subject to a few medical questions.
+Return nationwide shared chauffeur service
A shared nationwide chauffeur service is available to all guests on the UK mainland. Saga reserves the right to select the most appropriate form of transport and/or domestic airport for your journey. You could be sharing the journey with up to three (or very occasionally five) other Saga passengers in one of our larger MPVs.