With autumn well and truly here, many of us are already longing for the summer once more and a river cruise offers the perfect escape from the often dreary weather back home, with an excellent selection of October cruises available.
Whether it’s the Danube or the Rhine, October is a fantastic time to cruise, with much of Europe still enjoying pleasant weather. What's more, events such as Oktoberfest and Halloween making for some exciting themed events to get involved with!
For sailings further afield, Asia continues to welcome visitors to its riverbanks, including rivers such as the Mekong.
7 Nights
Sailing Date : 02 Oct 2025
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
10 Nights
Sailing Date : 02 Oct 2025
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 : 02 Oct 2025
Mekong
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
12 Nights
Sailing Date : 02 Oct 2025
Mekong
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
9 Nights
Sailing Date : 02 Oct 2025
Mekong
World-class fleet of contemporary floating boutique hotels
World-class fleet of contemporary floating boutique hotels
Save up to 25% on 2025 Asia sailings
7 Nights
Sailing Date : 02 Oct 2025
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
7 Nights
Sailing Date : 02 Oct 2025
Rhine
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
14 Nights
Sailing Date : 02 Oct 2025
Rhine
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
14 Nights
Sailing Date : 02 Oct 2025
Mekong
THE MOST ALL-INCLUSIVE AMENITIES finely tailored to your tastes.
Inspired by their destinations, each ship in the fleet has a uniquely beautiful design
7 Nights
Sailing Date : 02 Oct 2025
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
9 Nights
Sailing Date : 03 Oct 2025
Danube
THE MOST ALL-INCLUSIVE AMENITIES finely tailored to your tastes.
Inspired by their destinations, each ship in the fleet has a uniquely beautiful design
9 Nights
Sailing Date : 03 Oct 2025
Danube
Custom-designed ships offer you space to relax and indulge
Ultra-luxury cruising in a class of its own
Save up to 30% and FREE flights on 2025 Europe sailings
7 Nights
Sailing Date : 03 Oct 2025
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
10 Nights
Sailing Date : 03 Oct 2025
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
12 Nights
Sailing Date : 03 Oct 2025
Po
THE MOST ALL-INCLUSIVE AMENITIES finely tailored to your tastes.
Inspired by their destinations, each ship in the fleet has a uniquely beautiful design
9 Nights
Sailing Date : 03 Oct 2025
Po
THE MOST ALL-INCLUSIVE AMENITIES finely tailored to your tastes.
Inspired by their destinations, each ship in the fleet has a uniquely beautiful design
7 Nights
Sailing Date : 04 Oct 2025
Rhine
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 : 04 Oct 2025
Rhine
FREE Platinum drinks package on selected 2025 Europe sailings!
Save up to 35% on 2025 Europe River Cruises
World-class fleet of contemporary floating boutique hotels
World-class fleet of contemporary floating boutique hotels
Save up to 30% on 2025 Europe River Cruises
7 Nights
Sailing Date : 04 Oct 2025
Rhine
FREE Platinum drinks package on selected 2025 Europe sailings!
Save up to 35% on 2025 Europe River Cruises
World-class fleet of contemporary floating boutique hotels
World-class fleet of contemporary floating boutique hotels
Save up to 30% on 2025 Europe River Cruises
11 Nights
Sailing Date : 04 Oct 2025
Nile
THE MOST ALL-INCLUSIVE AMENITIES finely tailored to your tastes.
Inspired by their destinations, each ship in the fleet has a uniquely beautiful design
7 Nights
Sailing Date : 04 Oct 2025
Rhine
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 : 04 Oct 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 : 04 Oct 2025
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
7 Nights
Sailing Date : 04 Oct 2025
Rhone, Saone
FREE Platinum drinks package on selected 2025 Europe sailings!
Save up to 35% on 2025 Europe River Cruises
World-class fleet of contemporary floating boutique hotels
World-class fleet of contemporary floating boutique hotels
Save up to 30% on 2025 Europe River Cruises
9 Nights
Sailing Date : 04 Oct 2025
Rhone, Saone
FREE Platinum drinks package on selected 2025 Europe sailings!
Save up to 35% on 2025 Europe River Cruises
World-class fleet of contemporary floating boutique hotels
World-class fleet of contemporary floating boutique hotels
Save up to 30% on 2025 Europe River Cruises