Tour operator Trafalgar is expanding into Europe river cruising next year.
The company will begin offering two itineraries in Europe next spring, on the Rhine and Danube rivers. Sales open May 6 for travel advisors ahead of opening to the general public.
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Lindblad will partner with Transcend Cruises to operate the cruises under the National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions brand.
Cruises are slated to begin April 11, 2026. Trafalgar is chartering ships from sister company Uniworld Boutique River Cruises. Trafalgar and Uniworld are brands under The Travel Corporation umbrella.
Trafalgar will offer an eight-day Danube cruise on the 128-passenger Trafalgar Reverie. The 128-passenger Trafalgar Verity will sail a 10-day Rhine cruise.
Both itineraries will feature local specialists and onboard entertainment, such as cooking demonstrations and regional performances. Wellness options include yoga sessions and complimentary bikes. The ships offer seven cabin categories.
The “Best of the Danube” itinerary will take passengers from Budapest to Passau, Germany. Guests also will visit Bratislava and Vienna. The sailing includes an exclusive dining experience at Austria’s oldest winery, Weingut Nikolaihof. Prices start at $2,799 per person.
The “Best of the Rhine and Amsterdam” sailing will begin in Basel and end in Amsterdam. The Trafalgar Verity will bring passengers to the UNESCO-listed Cologne Cathedral and Strasbourg’s old town. The cruise includes an experience at a family-run farm. Rates start at $3,399 per person.
