For travelers who prefer smooth, calm inland waters, daily castle panoramas, and docking in the town square without sea days, modern river cruise pioneers have developed the multi-month grand voyage.
Uniworld's 'Rivers of the World' (50+ Days across Continents)
Uniworld created a revolutionary concept: guests embark on an ultra-luxury boutique riverboat in one continent, followed by seamless business-class flights to board another specialized vessel in a completely different world region. For example, guests sail the Amazon and Peruvian rainforest on the Aria Amazon, fly to Europe to cruise the Rhine and Danube aboard the palace-like S.S. Maria Theresa, and fly to Egypt to sail the historic Nile aboard the S.S. Sphinx. It is an all-inclusive, fully hosted global odyssey with butler service, private jet transfers, and Michelin-inspired farm-to-table cuisine.
AmaWaterways' 'Seven River Journey' (49 Nights through 14 Countries)
AmaWaterways made river cruising history with the continuous 'Seven River Journey'—a 49-night epic traversing seven legendary European waterways: the Scheldt, Waal, Rhine, Main, Moselle, Danube, and Rhône. Guests enjoy a seamless voyage without ever re-packing between distinct European regions, exploring 14 countries, medieval fortresses, fairytale wine valleys, and UNESCO capital cities.