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Summer river cruises
Summer cruises aboard Spirit of the Lorelei
Join Spirit of the Lorelei for her first season as she sails along Europe’s famous waterways, stopping off to explore along the way.
Summer is my favourite season for a river cruise – it’s the perfect combination of warm weather, long days and vibrant landscapes. The sunshine makes spending time on deck even more enjoyable, and the longer daylight hours mean more opportunities to take in the views and soak up the scenery. Summer also brings a lively atmosphere, with festivals and events along the riverbanks, making it the ideal time to experience both relaxation and adventure on a river cruise.
Rebecca Woods, River Cruise Destination Expert
Whether it’s a cruise across tranquil Lake Titisee in the afternoon sunshine or admiring the vineyard vistas from the hilltop Cochem Castle, there are plenty of excursions to enjoy during the summer months. Places such as Schönbrunn Palace in Vienna and the Residence Palace in Wurzburg also have beautifully manicured gardens – they’re even more delightful in the summer season!”
Rebecca Austin, River Cruise Destination Expert
Learn more about our summer river cruises
Long days, lively cities, and scenic cruising—summer is the perfect time to explore Europe by river. Discover the top five reasons to set sail in our latest blog.
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Our top summer experiences
Explore Budapest along the Danube, cruise the stunning landscapes of the Douro, discovering the fairytale castles of the Rhine and so much more… There are plenty of exciting destinations to visit this summer on included and optional excursions – where will you cruise?
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Our ships
Choose your ship from our boutique sister ships, Spirit of the Rhine, Spirit of the Danube and Spirit of the Moselle, as well as Douro Serenity.
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Book with confidence
You can enjoy fantastic value thanks to our travel insurance and additional cancellation cover§ (subject to medical screening) and our nationwide shared chauffeur service with unlimited mileage all included in the price. Plus, with our Cruise Price Promise you can book early with confidence that you’ll receive the best price.
§Travel insurance and additional cancellation cover Travel insurance is underwritten by Astrenska Insurance Limited, subject to medical screening. A price reduction will be applied if the included travel insurance is not required. Pre-departure cancellation cover (cancellation rights) is provided by Saga and is only available when taking out the included insurance.
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Love your first cruise, or your money back
We are so confident you will love your first cruise with us that, if for any reason at all you do not love it, we will happily refund you.
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§ Travel Insurance is underwritten by Astrenska Insurance Limited, subject to medical screening. A price reduction will be applied if the included travel insurance is not required. Pre-departure cover (cancellation rights) is provided by Saga and is only available when taking out the included insurance. Read More
