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.
10 Nights
Sailing Date : 28 Aug 2025
Danube
World-class fleet of contemporary floating boutique hotels
Save up to 30% on 2025 Europe River Cruises
BLACK FRIDAY SALE - Free Premium Drinks Package plus extra savings
12 Nights
Sailing Date : 28 Aug 2025
Rhine
World-class fleet of contemporary floating boutique hotels
Save up to 30% on 2025 Europe River Cruises
BLACK FRIDAY SALE - Free Premium Drinks Package plus extra savings
10 Nights
Sailing Date : 28 Aug 2025
Rhine
World-class fleet of contemporary floating boutique hotels
Save up to 30% on 2025 Europe River Cruises
BLACK FRIDAY SALE - Free Premium Drinks Package plus extra savings
7 Nights
Sailing Date : 28 Aug 2025
Rhine
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 : 28 Aug 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 : 28 Aug 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 : 28 Aug 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 : 28 Aug 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
7 Nights
Sailing Date : 28 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 : 28 Aug 2025
Garonne
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 : 28 Aug 2025
Rhone, Saone
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 : 28 Aug 2025
Rhone
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 : 28 Aug 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 : 29 Aug 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
14 Nights
Sailing Date : 29 Aug 2025
Danube, Rhine
Luxuriously appointed cabins aboard a 5* river ship
Private home-to-airport transfers
14 Nights
Sailing Date : 29 Aug 2025
Danube, Rhine
Luxuriously appointed cabins aboard a 5* river ship
Private home-to-airport transfers
23 Nights
Sailing Date : 29 Aug 2025
Danube
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
8 Nights
Sailing Date : 29 Aug 2025
Danube
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 : 29 Aug 2025
Rhone
Ultra-luxury cruising in a class of its own
Custom-designed ships offer you space to relax and indulge
Save up to 30% and FREE flights on 2025 Europe sailings
BLACK FRIDAY SALE - Save up to an additional £200pp
7 Nights
Sailing Date : 29 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
12 Nights
Sailing Date : 29 Aug 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 : 29 Aug 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 : 30 Aug 2025
Danube
World-class fleet of contemporary floating boutique hotels
Save up to 30% on 2025 Europe River Cruises
BLACK FRIDAY SALE - Free Premium Drinks Package plus extra savings
10 Nights
Sailing Date : 30 Aug 2025
Danube
World-class fleet of contemporary floating boutique hotels
Save up to 30% on 2025 Europe River Cruises
BLACK FRIDAY SALE - Free Premium Drinks Package plus extra savings
7 Nights
Sailing Date : 30 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
