August is traditionally the busiest time in the UK when it comes to holidays, which means there’s a fantastic selection of river cruises in August to choose from throughout the month.
From some of the world’s most famous rivers like the Danube and the Rhine and France’s numerous waterways such as the Seine and the Rhone to Portugal’s Douro, there’s a fantastic selection of river cruises in August across Europe's rivers when it comes to both itineraries and river cruise lines.
Asia is also home to a wide range of rivers to cruise in August, from Egypt's Nile to the exotic Mekong. There are plenty of cruise lines which offer Asian river cruises in August such as AmaWaterways, Avalon Wateways and Emerald Waterways.
7 Nights
Sailing Date : 02 Aug 2025
Seine
Award-Winning Included Dining Experiences
Up to £1,500 cruise savings per person PLUS Complimentary Stateroom Upgrade PLUS up to €50 Onboard Credit per person
Save up to 20% on a range of sailings in 2024 and 2025
7 Nights
Sailing Date : 02 Aug 2025
Dutch Waterway
Award-Winning Included Dining Experiences
Up to £1,500 cruise savings per person PLUS Complimentary Stateroom Upgrade PLUS up to €50 Onboard Credit per person
Save up to 20% on a range of sailings in 2024 and 2025
7 Nights
Sailing Date : 02 Aug 2025
Garonne
Custom-designed ships offer you space to relax and indulge
Ultra-luxury cruising in a class of its own
2025 Ultra-Luxury Europe River Cruise Summer Savings Event
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7 Nights
Sailing Date : 02 Aug 2025
Rhone, Saone
World-class fleet of contemporary floating boutique hotels
Save up to 35% on 2025 Europe River Cruises
10 Nights
Sailing Date : 02 Aug 2025
Rhone, Saone
World-class fleet of contemporary floating boutique hotels
Save up to 35% on 2025 Europe River Cruises
10 Nights
Sailing Date : 02 Aug 2025
Rhone, Saone
Custom-designed ships offer you space to relax and indulge
Ultra-luxury cruising in a class of its own
2025 Ultra-Luxury Europe River Cruise Summer Savings Event
7 Nights
Sailing Date : 02 Aug 2025
Douro
World-class fleet of contemporary floating boutique hotels
Save up to 35% on 2025 Europe River Cruises
10 Nights
Sailing Date : 02 Aug 2025
Douro
World-class fleet of contemporary floating boutique hotels
Save up to 35% on 2025 Europe River Cruises
7 Nights
Sailing Date : 02 Aug 2025
Douro
Custom-designed ships offer you space to relax and indulge
Ultra-luxury cruising in a class of its own
2025 Ultra-Luxury Europe River Cruise Summer Savings Event
7 Nights
Sailing Date : 02 Aug 2025
Douro
Award-Winning Included Dining Experiences
Up to £1,500 cruise savings per person PLUS Complimentary Stateroom Upgrade PLUS up to €50 Onboard Credit per person
Save up to 20% on a range of sailings in 2024 and 2025
7 Nights
Sailing Date : 03 Aug 2025
Danube
World-class fleet of contemporary floating boutique hotels
Save up to 35% on 2025 Europe River Cruises
7 Nights
Sailing Date : 03 Aug 2025
Danube
Award-Winning Included Dining Experiences
Up to £1,500 cruise savings per person PLUS Complimentary Stateroom Upgrade PLUS up to €50 Onboard Credit per person
Save up to 20% on a range of sailings in 2024 and 2025
10 Nights
Sailing Date : 03 Aug 2025
Danube
Custom-designed ships offer you space to relax and indulge
Ultra-luxury cruising in a class of its own
2025 Ultra-Luxury Europe River Cruise Summer Savings Event
7 Nights
Sailing Date : 03 Aug 2025
Danube
THE MOST ALL-INCLUSIVE AMENITIES finely tailored to your tastes.
2025 Early Booking Savings - Save 10%
9 Nights
Sailing Date : 03 Aug 2025
Danube
THE MOST ALL-INCLUSIVE AMENITIES finely tailored to your tastes.
2025 Early Booking Savings - Save 10%
7 Nights
Sailing Date : 03 Aug 2025
Danube
THE MOST ALL-INCLUSIVE AMENITIES finely tailored to your tastes.
2025 Early Booking Savings - Save 10%
7 Nights
Sailing Date : 03 Aug 2025
Rhine
THE MOST ALL-INCLUSIVE AMENITIES finely tailored to your tastes.
2025 Early Booking Savings - Save 10%
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14 Nights
Sailing Date : 03 Aug 2025
Seine
THE MOST ALL-INCLUSIVE AMENITIES finely tailored to your tastes.
2025 Early Booking Savings - Save 10%
7 Nights
Sailing Date : 03 Aug 2025
Seine
THE MOST ALL-INCLUSIVE AMENITIES finely tailored to your tastes.
2025 Early Booking Savings - Save 10%
7 Nights
Sailing Date : 03 Aug 2025
Garonne
THE MOST ALL-INCLUSIVE AMENITIES finely tailored to your tastes.
2025 Early Booking Savings - Save 10%
17 Nights
Sailing Date : 03 Aug 2025
Garonne
THE MOST ALL-INCLUSIVE AMENITIES finely tailored to your tastes.
2025 Early Booking Savings - Save 10%
21 Nights
Sailing Date : 03 Aug 2025
Rhone, Saone
THE MOST ALL-INCLUSIVE AMENITIES finely tailored to your tastes.
2025 Early Booking Savings - Save 10%
7 Nights
Sailing Date : 03 Aug 2025
Douro
FREE Superior drinks package worth £400pp per week - Available on all 2024 and 2025 European river cruises!
Award-winning European river cruises include everything you need for an exceptional experience.
No single supplement on select Europe July and August 2025 river cruises when booking middle or upper deck cabins and suites
7 Nights
Sailing Date : 03 Aug 2025
Douro
THE MOST ALL-INCLUSIVE AMENITIES finely tailored to your tastes.
2025 Early Booking Savings - Save 10%
10 Nights
Sailing Date : 03 Aug 2025
Douro
THE MOST ALL-INCLUSIVE AMENITIES finely tailored to your tastes.
2025 Early Booking Savings - Save 10%
