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.
14 Nights
Sailing Date : 22 Aug 2026
Danube
World-class fleet of contemporary floating boutique hotels
BLACK FRIDAY SALE - Free Premium Drinks Package plus extra savings
7 Nights
Sailing Date : 22 Aug 2026
Amazon
Award-Winning Included Dining Experiences
Save up to 20% on a range of sailings in 2024 and 2025
15 Nights
Sailing Date : 23 Aug 2026
Douro
Ultra-luxury cruising in a class of its own
Custom-designed ships offer you space to relax and indulge
BLACK FRIDAY SALE - Save up to an additional £200pp
13 Nights
Sailing Date : 23 Aug 2026
Douro
Ultra-luxury cruising in a class of its own
Custom-designed ships offer you space to relax and indulge
BLACK FRIDAY SALE - Save up to an additional £200pp
7 Nights
Sailing Date : 23 Aug 2026
Rhine
World-class fleet of contemporary floating boutique hotels
BLACK FRIDAY SALE - Free Premium Drinks Package plus extra savings
10 Nights
Sailing Date : 23 Aug 2026
Rhine
World-class fleet of contemporary floating boutique hotels
BLACK FRIDAY SALE - Free Premium Drinks Package plus extra savings
7 Nights
Sailing Date : 23 Aug 2026
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
7 Nights
Sailing Date : 23 Aug 2026
Douro
FREE Superior drinks package - Available on all 2024, 2025 and 2026 European river cruises!
Award-winning European river cruises include everything you need for an exceptional experience.
Delicious full board dining, plus Chef's Dinner
Fly from your local airport at no extra cost
7 Nights
Sailing Date : 24 Aug 2026
Mekong
Award-Winning Included Dining Experiences
Save up to 20% on a range of sailings in 2024 and 2025
7 Nights
Sailing Date : 24 Aug 2026
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
14 Nights
Sailing Date : 24 Aug 2026
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
12 Nights
Sailing Date : 24 Aug 2026
Garonne
Ultra-luxury cruising in a class of its own
Custom-designed ships offer you space to relax and indulge
BLACK FRIDAY SALE - Save up to an additional £200pp
12 Nights
Sailing Date : 24 Aug 2026
Seine
Ultra-luxury cruising in a class of its own
Custom-designed ships offer you space to relax and indulge
BLACK FRIDAY SALE - Save up to an additional £200pp
7 Nights
Sailing Date : 24 Aug 2026
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
14 Nights
Sailing Date : 24 Aug 2026
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
11 Nights
Sailing Date : 24 Aug 2026
Danube
Ultra-luxury cruising in a class of its own
Custom-designed ships offer you space to relax and indulge
BLACK FRIDAY SALE - Save up to an additional £200pp
7 Nights
Sailing Date : 24 Aug 2026
Danube
Ultra-luxury cruising in a class of its own
Custom-designed ships offer you space to relax and indulge
BLACK FRIDAY SALE - Save up to an additional £200pp
10 Nights
Sailing Date : 24 Aug 2026
Danube
Ultra-luxury cruising in a class of its own
Custom-designed ships offer you space to relax and indulge
BLACK FRIDAY SALE - Save up to an additional £200pp
7 Nights
Sailing Date : 24 Aug 2026
Danube
FREE Superior drinks package - Available on all 2024, 2025 and 2026 European river cruises!
Award-winning European river cruises include everything you need for an exceptional experience.
Delicious full board dining, plus Chef's Dinner
Fly from your local airport at no extra cost
7 Nights
Sailing Date : 25 Aug 2026
Garonne
Gratuities and a choice of daily excursions are included
Avalon Panorama Suites are thirty percent larger than the industry standard
FREE case of wine with every Avalon booking
7 Nights
Sailing Date : 25 Aug 2026
Rhine
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
12 Nights
Sailing Date : 25 Aug 2026
Danube
Ultra-luxury cruising in a class of its own
Custom-designed ships offer you space to relax and indulge
BLACK FRIDAY SALE - Save up to an additional £200pp
16 Nights
Sailing Date : 25 Aug 2026
Danube
Ultra-luxury cruising in a class of its own
Custom-designed ships offer you space to relax and indulge
BLACK FRIDAY SALE - Save up to an additional £200pp
7 Nights
Sailing Date : 25 Aug 2026
Seine
Gratuities and a choice of daily excursions are included
Avalon Panorama Suites are thirty percent larger than the industry standard
FREE case of wine with every Avalon booking
14 Nights
Sailing Date : 25 Aug 2026
Seine
Gratuities and a choice of daily excursions are included
Avalon Panorama Suites are thirty percent larger than the industry standard
FREE case of wine with every Avalon booking
