The cruising world has waited well over a year for cruise lines to resume business since the CDC’s no-sail orders brought the industry to a speeding halt back in 2020. The good news? The time to get back to cruising is finally here as many new sail dates for summer 2021 are popping up ubiquitously. It is certainly the time for the avid cruisegoer to keep his/her eye on all things cruise-news, starting right here as The Cruise Web’s favorite river cruise lines announce their first European restart dates for summer 2021.
Viking River Cruises
Beginning in July 2021, Viking River Cruises returns to 5 breathtaking river itineraries across the European Union:
- Rhine Getaway: Amsterdam to Basel – 8 days, 6 tours, 4 different countries
- Portugal’s River of Gold: Lisbon to Porto – 10 days, 8 tours between Portugal and Spain
- Paris & the Heart of Normandy: Paris to Paris – 8 days, 6 tours throughout France
- Lyon & Provence: Avignon to Lyon – 8 days, 7 tours in France
- France’s Finest: Paris to Avignon – 15 days, 13 tours encompassing the finest attractions in France
Crystal River Cruises
Crystal River Cruises will kick off it’s summer 2021 restart with 2 itineraries offered in late August, and the rest coming in September. August River Itineraries for Crystal:
- Delightful Danube: Vilshofen to Budapest – 7 nights beginning August 29, 2021
- Legendary Rhine: Basel to Amsterdam – 7 nights beginning August 30, 2021
AmaWaterways
Return to the rivers in July 2021 with these featured European itineraries from AmaWaterways:
- Enticing Douro: 7-night round trip from Porto beginning July 3 – AmaDouro
- Colors of Provence: 7-night Lyon-Avignon cruise beginning July 22 – AmaKristina
- Romantic Danube: 7-night Vilshofen-Budapest cruise beginning July 5 – AmaViola
- Captivating Rhine: 7-night Amsterdam-Basel cruise beginning July 1 – AmaSiena
Avalon Waterways
Avalon Waterways River Cruises will also be getting back to river cruising this summer. Avalon Waterways’ latest travel update included these Summer 2021 start dates for Europe’s historic rivers:
- 5-night Danube Symphony (Westbound): Budapest-Deggendorf cruise beginning July 1 – Avalon Imagery II
- 7-night The Rhine and Moselle: Luxembourg-Amsterdam cruise beginning July 3 – Avalon Artistry II
- 8-night German Grandeur (Eastbound): Basel-Nuremberg cruise beginning July 19 – Avalon Envision
- 7-Night Paris to Normandy: Paris-Paris cruise beginning July 20 – Avalon Tapestry II
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises
Uniworld will offer a vast selection of itineraries this summer, beginning as early as June 18, 2021. Here are a few of Uniworld’s featured itineraries for Italy, Portugal, and France, as the line opens back up for travel:
- Milan , Venice, and the Gems or Northern Italy: Milan-Venice, 10 days beginning June 18 – S. La Venezia
- Portugal, Spain, and the Douro River Valley: Porto-Lisbon, 11 days beginning June 20 – S. São Gabriel
- Brilliant Bordeaux: Bordeaux-Bordeaux, 8 days beginning July 4 – S. Bon Voyage
U by Uniworld
A subsidiary of Uniworld Boutique River Cruises, U by Uniworld offers modern river cruising for the active traveler. U by Uniworld will also be bringing back their unique river cruising experiences in July 2021, including these featured voyages:
- Amsterdam & Brussels Bound: 7-night Brussels to Amsterdam cruise
- Eastern Europe Escape: 7-night Vienna to Belgrade itinerary
- Rolling on the Rhine: 7-night Amsterdam to Frankfurt voyage
- Vienna Vibe: 7-night Nuremburg to Vienna journey
For more information on summer 2021 river cruising itineraries, or to book your dream river or ocean voyage, speak with one of The Cruise Web’s expert travel consultants today at 1-800-77-9383 or visit us online at www.cruiseweb.com. There is a world of choices out there, all made easy with The Cruise Web.