River Cruises
River cruising offers an intimate way to experience Europe’s historic cities, wine regions, and cultural landscapes—traveling at a relaxed pace with exceptional access along the way.
At Cuvée Wine Travel, we guide clients in selecting the river cruise that best aligns with their interests and travel style, drawing on firsthand experience and trusted industry relationships.
We also provide insight into select sailings and private group departures not broadly marketed, offering access to opportunities beyond standard offerings.
River Cruises for Food & Wine Lovers
AmaWaterways - AmaWaterways offers specially-themed Wine Cruises featuring a wine specialist on board to lead tastings and excursions, all at no additional cost. Each Wine Cruise is hosted by a qualified wine expert or vintner who usually brings hand-selected wines on board that are served during meals and at tastings. On all its cruises, Ama offers a selection of complimentary local wines with lunch and dinner as well as sparkling wine with breakfast. Their new ship AmaMagna is the largest ship sailing on the rivers. Check out our featured wine cruise on AmaWaterways with our Sommelier Carol here!
UnCruise Adventures - This small-ship adventure cruise line is unique in offering domestic sailings on the Columbia, Snake and Willamette Rivers through Oregon and Washington. Sommelier-led trips to wineries and breweries compliment other culinary tours to olive oil producers, chocolatiers and cheese mongers.
Uniworld Boutique River Cruise - Uniworld boasts some of the most luxurious ships on the river, including the spectacular and newly renovated S.S. Bon Voyage sailing through Bordeaux. It also includes one of the only itineraries to sail to Burgundy. The Connoisseur Collection offers culinary-focused French cruises that visit famous restaurants, vineyards, truffle farms and other culinary highlights. On-board, Uniworld offers a large selection of complimentary wines, carefully selected by the sommelier to highlight the local region. All meals are exquisitely prepared using the finest and freshest ingredients sourced from local farmers' markets. Join our Bordeaux cruise in October!