Gardens & Natural Beauty River Cruises

Five-star ships with impeccable on-board service
Onboard lounge, bar & restaurant
Itinerary curated by Riviera experts
Insightful excursions & visits every day with local guides
Expert Riviera Cruise Director & Concierge looking after you throughout
Evening entertainment from quizzes to impressive performers

Explore Gardens and Natural Beauty River Cruises

Ornate glass house and topiary in Parc de la Tete d'Or, Lyon, Grance

Panoramic view of lavender filed in Valensole, Provence, France

France
5* ships
Full board dining
11 included experiences
Explore the magical Eden Gardens
Stroll through beautiful botanical gardens
Enjoy the vineyards of Burgundy with wine tasting

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Colourful tulip fields with Dutch windmills in Kinderdijk, Netherlands

Netherlands
5* ships
Full board dining
6 included experiences

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Dutch windmill and colourful fresh tulips in Keukenhof park, Netherlands

View of the waterfront buildings, canal and bell tower on a sunny day in Bruges, Belgium

Belgium, Netherlands
5* ships
Full board dining
8 visits & tours

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Aerial view of Paris with Eiffel tower and Seine river during sunset, France

Lily pond at Monet's Garden in Giverny, France

The ruins of the abbey in Jumièges, Normandy, France

France
5* ship
Full board dining (except one lunch)
12 included experiences

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Our Pick of Europe’s Best Parks & Gardens

One of the joys of discovering new towns and cities on a river cruise is exploring their green spaces, from the best of Europe’s formal, ornamental gardens to leafy parks and riverside walks where locals go to relax. Here are some of our favourites.

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Colourful tulip field in front of a Dutch windmill under a nicely clouded sky

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