Discover European River Cruising the A&K Way

Expertly Crafted Itineraries on River and Land

Connections European River Cruise Journeys feature a complete itinerary both on the water and on land. Experience an expertly designed river itinerary with exclusive guided experiences at beautiful destinations along the water, stays before or after your cruise at small boutique hotels in fascinating cities and a comprehensive travel experience from start to finish.

Modern River Ships with Preferred Accommodations

Sail on the finest river cruise ships in Europe, enjoying A&K-only privileges that include priority boarding and accommodations in preferred cabins and suites, including those with full, walk-out or French balconies with unrestricted views.

A Small Group of No More than 24 guests

While your river ship carries a complement of around 150 passengers, your meals and shore-based excursions are enjoyed in a group of no more than 24 Connections guests, allowing for a far more relaxed and intimate river cruising experience.

Experienced Resident Tour Directors

A&K Resident Tour Directors have lived for decades — perhaps even their entire lives — in the places you visit and possess the kind of insight that can only come from being a local themselves. Dedicated to your small group, your Resident Tour Director serves as your concierge on board, leads your Connections-exclusive excursions and oversees your entire journey.

Exclusive Excursions with Dedicated Vehicles

Every trip ashore is an invitation-only affair for just you and your fellow Connections guests. Whenever you disembark, enjoy exploring with your Resident Tour Director in a private vehicle designated exclusively for your group and experiencing unique shore excursions curated just for Connections guests.

Private Dining Onboard and Onshore

On board your ship, your Connections group dines at reserved tables, joined by your Resident Tour Director. When ashore, your small group has the opportunity to dine at hand-picked local restaurants — something no one else on your cruise does. In addition, local wine and beer are always included with both lunch and dinner.

Why Local Access Matters

Having over 55 offices in more than 30 countries — six in Europe alone — is only the beginning for A&K. We build lasting relationships with local experts so that you experience each place from a truly local perspective. Imagine with resident artisans, musicians and culinary experts who lend an incomparable perspective on the local culture.

We Include the Amenities That Matter Most

Enjoy included private arrival and departure transfers and complimentary Internet access during hotel stays, along with ship-wide Wi-Fi available free to Connections guests on each of our European River Cruise Journeys. In addition, all of your gratuities are included, save for your Resident Tour Director, which is at your sole discretion.

Discover Immersive Land Adventures on a Connections Boutique Group Journey