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Dear Vacations To Go Customer,

Today, I'll cover brand-new river cruise itineraries that will be making their debut next year. For departure dates, rates and day-to-day sightseeing details, click the links below.

AmaWaterways

City Escape: The Rhine (8 days) -- Discover picturesque canals in Amsterdam, admire Cologne's magnificent cathedral and visit charming destinations along the Rhine with more time to experience local culture at your own pace.

Grand Seine & Dutch Impressions (15 days) -- Visit Monet's gardens and Normandy's D-Day sites, explore medieval Ghent and Antwerp and see the renowned windmills of the Netherlands.

Click here to see all new itineraries from AmaWaterways.

American Cruise Lines

Grand Columbia & Snake Rivers (16 days) -- Sail round trip from Portland on an in-depth exploration of the Columbia and Snake rivers. Travel west to Astoria near the mouth of the Columbia before heading east through the Columbia River Gorge and on to spectacular Hells Canyon.

Avalon Waterways

Active & Discovery on the Seine & Rhone (15 days) -- Bike through Paris, kayak in Vernon, hike Lyon's hidden passageways, take a French cooking class or try a Van Gogh-inspired painting workshop in Arles.

Essential Britain & Ireland with Romantic Rhine (17 days) -- Explore highlights of Britain and Ireland before cruising the Rhine from Amsterdam to Basel.

Click here to see all new itineraries from Avalon.

Celebrity Cruises

Budapest & Vienna (8 days) -- Visit Budapest, Bratislava, Vienna and towns along Austria's Wachau Valley before continuing toward Passau and Vilshofen.

Danube Christmas Markets (8 days) -- Celebrate the holidays on a sailing between Nuremberg and Budapest, with visits to festive markets in cities such as Regensburg, Vienna and Budapest.

Click here to see all new itineraries from Celebrity.

CroisiEurope

Along the Amazon & the Rio Negro (11 days) -- Sail from Manaus along the Rio Negro and Amazon. Witness the famous Meeting of the Waters, explore Lake Janauaca and look for wildlife such as monkeys, caimans and pink river dolphins.

The Majestic Danube, the Authentic Sava & Lake Balaton (10 days) -- Cruise through Hungary, Croatia and Serbia along the Danube and Sava rivers, with visits to Budapest, Belgrade and Lake Balaton.

Click here to see all new itineraries from CroisiEurope.

Emerald Cruises & Tours

Sensations of the Seine & Normandy (8 days) -- Sail round trip from Paris to visit Monet's home and gardens at Giverny, tour the D-Day landing sites, sample oysters in Honfleur and hike to Chateau Gaillard.

Douro Highlights (11 days) -- Taste wines at Douro Valley estates, kayak the Pinhao River, explore Salamanca's historic center and spend three nights discovering Lisbon.

Click here to see all new itineraries from Emerald.

Gate 1 Travel

Moselle & Southern Rhine River Cruise (9 days) -- Cruise past vineyard-covered hills and storybook towns along the Moselle before exploring Rhine highlights such as Koblenz, Heidelberg and Colmar.

Moselle & Northern Rhine River Cruise (9 days) -- Explore Trier's ancient Roman landmarks, discover historic Koblenz at the meeting of the Rhine and Moselle and continue north to the canals and lively neighborhoods of Amsterdam.

Click here to see all new itineraries from Gate 1.

Riviera Travel

Spring in the Netherlands: Amsterdam & the Tulips (5 days) -- Walk among millions of colorful blooms at Keukenhof, see the windmills and traditional houses of Zaanse Schans and take a guided walk through Amsterdam's historic center.

Vietnam, Cambodia & Mekong River Cruise (14 days) -- Explore the Cu Chi tunnels, travel by sampan to traditional Mekong villages, tour Phnom Penh by tuk-tuk and discover the spectacular temples of Angkor.

Click here to see all new itineraries from Riviera.

Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours

Tastes of the Rhone -- A Culinary Cruise (8 days) -- Sample truffles and regional wines, explore Lyon's famous food market, attend a cooking demonstration at Georges Blanc and enjoy a special dinner curated by a Michelin-starred chef.

Golden Triangle & Luxury Lower Ganges River Cruise (17 days) -- See the Taj Mahal, explore Jaipur's palaces and colorful markets and cruise the Lower Ganges to visit temples, historic towns and riverside communities.

Click here to see all new itineraries from Scenic.

Tauck

Essence of the Danube (6 days) -- This journey features sightseeing in Bratislava and Vienna, wine tasting in Durnstein and an exclusive gala dinner with live entertainment at Vienna's Palais Pallavicini.

Porto Prelude: Cruising the Douro (10 days) -- Visit Porto, sample Port wines, hike through vineyard country and discover prehistoric rock art during a cruise through the Douro Valley.

Click here to see all new itineraries from Tauck.

Trafalgar

Best of the Seine with Paris & Normandy (8 days) -- Enjoy a farm-to-table lunch at a Normandy cider farm, explore Rouen's medieval streets and visit Chateau de La Roche-Guyon and Chateau de Malmaison.

Danube Christmas Markets & Prague (10 days) -- Browse festive markets in Budapest, Bratislava and Vienna before capping off your Danube cruise with a stay in Prague.

Uniworld Boutique River Cruises

Scenic Rhine, Paris & the Swiss Alps (12 days) -- This itinerary pairs stays in Paris and Zurich with a river journey through Germany. Sample regional wines and cheeses, explore Roman history in Trier, hike through vineyards in Rudesheim and bike alongside the Rhine.

Paris, Prague & Germany's Hidden Gems (12 days) -- See Paris and Prague, tour Heidelberg Castle, sample wines in Cochem, taste freshly baked German pretzels and canoe through a scenic nature reserve.

Click here to see all new itineraries from Uniworld.

Viking

Mississippi & Ohio River Explorer (8 days) -- Discover Memphis' musical heritage, Paducah's colorful arts scene and Louisville's bourbon traditions.

Wonders of India (15 days) -- See the Taj Mahal and Jaipur's Palace of the Winds, search for one-horned rhinos in Kaziranga National Park and visit traditional villages while cruising the Brahmaputra River.

Click here to see all new itineraries from Viking.

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In case you missed any of our recent river cruise newsletters, I've provided links below for the last 10 topics we've covered. Click any link to read more.

Limited-Time River Cruise Deals -- Take advantage of fantastic new offers for Vacations To Go customers.

Trafalgar River Cruises -- Read about new river itineraries from this trusted tour operator.

Unique Ship Design Features -- Discover special ship amenities like onboard herb gardens and innovative layouts for private balconies.

AmaWaterways -- Receive special access to deals from one of the industry's most experienced river cruise operators.

Themed River Cruises -- Browse itineraries that are designed around a particular theme, such as culinary or musical interests.

Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours -- Receive special savings on the all-inclusive cruises offered by this line.

10 Best-Selling River Cruises -- Take a look at some of our best-selling river cruise itineraries.

Viking River Cruises -- Consider a trip with the world's largest river cruise line.

American Cruise Lines Plus Sailings for Active Travelers -- Get a few ideas that may help you plan your next vacation.

Emerald Cruises & Tours -- Get exceptional value on these river sailings.

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Here are this week's Top 10 River Cruises. All prices are per person, based on double occupancy, and subject to availability.

1) Danube Delights, 8 days with Emerald Cruises & Tours. Travels between Budapest and Munich. Save up to 72%. Starting at $2,352. Departures from November 1, 2026 through October 13, 2027.

2) The Romantic Rhine Valley & the Rock of Lorelei, 5 days with CroisiEurope. Begins and ends in Strasbourg. Save up to 25%. Starting at $839. Departures from October 15, 2026 through October 29, 2027.

3) Romantic Rhine, 8 days with Avalon Waterways. Travels between Amsterdam and Basel. Save up to 49%. Starting at $2,081. Departures from October 17, 2026 through November 25, 2028.

4) Burgundy & Provence, 8 days with Uniworld Boutique River Cruises. Travels between Lyon and Marseille. Save up to 41%. Starting at $2,229. Departures from September 27, 2026 through August 29, 2027.

5) Captivating Rhine, 8 days with AmaWaterways. Begins in Amsterdam and ends in Basel. Save up to 47%. Starting at $2,250. Departures from October 15, 2026 through November 12, 2028.

6) Danube Waltz, 8 days with Viking. Travels between Budapest and Passau. Save with reduced cruise fares and special air offers. Starting at $2,399. Departures from October 4, 2026 through November 21, 2028.

7) Douro River Cruise with Lisbon, 11 days with Gate 1 Travel. Travels between Lisbon and Porto. Save up to 13%. Starting at $2,649. Departures from October 31, 2026 through November 6, 2027.

8) The Seine, Paris & Normandy, 8 days with Riviera Travel. Begins and ends in Paris. Save up to 53%. Starting at $3,099. Departures from October 9, 2026 through October 22, 2027.

9) Castles & Vineyards of the Rhine & Moselle, 8 days with Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours. Travels between Basel or Zurich and Frankfurt. Save up to 68%. Starting at $3,945. Departures from April 28, 2027 through October 6, 2027.

10) Columbia & Snake Rivers, 9 days with American Cruise Lines. Travels between Clarkston and Portland. Save up to 18%. Starting at $5,470. Departures from October 23, 2026 through August 31, 2027.

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Please e-mail me your comments, suggestions and questions at alanfox@rivercruise.com and I will respond the same day.

Sincerely,

Alan Fox
Executive Chairman
Vacations To Go