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Cyclists riding along a tree-lined European canal beside a river cruise ship

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Cycling Cruises

A great way to see Europe up close, ride along canals and country roads each morning, then return to your ship for dinner and a new harbor in the morning.

Cycling cruises pair the comfort of a small ship with the joy of riding through countryside you would otherwise see from a bus window. Your bags stay aboard. The ship moves while you ride. You finish the day at a new town, harbor, or village with a hot shower, a real meal, and a sunset deck waiting for you.

The routes

Holland and Belgium, the Danube through Austria and Hungary, the Mosel and Rhine valleys, the Loire and Canal du Midi in France. Routes are flat to gently rolling, the daily mileage is approachable, and ebikes are available on most departures for travelers who want them.

What a typical day looks like

Breakfast aboard. A guided morning ride of 25 to 50 kilometers along a canal path, country lane, or river towpath. Lunch in a village or on the bike. Optional afternoon ride or free time to wander once the ship arrives at the next stop. Dinner and the deck for the evening.

Who it's for

Travelers who want active vacations without long flights to a single destination, couples and friend groups where one person wants to ride and another wants to read, and anyone who loves Europe and prefers seeing it at bike pace rather than from a coach window. Beginner-friendly, all skill levels.