River Cruises
River Cruises That Let You Drift Through the World in Style
There’s something a little magical about river cruises. You unpack once, and suddenly the world comes to you. One charming town, vineyard, castle, or historic city at a time. No long travel days, no frantic schedules. Just smooth sailing, great food, and a front-row seat to some of the world’s most iconic rivers.
Whether it’s the romantic Rhine, the dreamy Danube, or the sun-soaked rivers of Portugal and France, river cruises are all about slowing down and soaking it all in.
With options from trusted names like Avalon Waterways, Ama Waterways, Scenic River Cruises, Emerald Cruises, and Viking, there’s a river cruise for every kind of traveller. Whether you're into guided walking tours, bikes and wine tastings, or lounging on the sun deck with a cocktail in hand, there’s something to suit your style.
If you’ve been curious about river cruising (or already hooked), I’d love to help you find the perfect trip. Let’s match you with a river cruise that fits your pace, your passions, and your budget.
viking River Cruise Deals
Grand european tour: Budapest to amsterdam
From AU$6,895 per person
Indulge in a 15-day journey spanning the best of Europe, tracing the Rhine, Main and Danube Rivers between the windmill-dotted waterways of Holland and the stunning landscapes of Hungary, with engaging encounters at every bend.
Add an extension and save AU$4,800 per couple or book cruise only and save AU$4,000 per couple.
Terms and conditions and travel dates apply. Flights are not included this offer is cruise only. Offer ends 1 September 2025.
Passage to eastern Europe: bucharest to budapest
From AU$5,395 per person
Imagine an 11 day journey exploring 5 countries, this could be you! See Bucharest's 3,000 room Palace of Parliament. Make banitsa bread with a home cook in Vidin. Explore Belgrade's Ottoman and European treasures, including the 6th century Kalemegdan Fortress. View the Danube's towering Iron Gate. Witness Hungary's daredevil Puszta horseman. Behold Budapest's grandeur. Once hidden behind the Iron Curtain, the eastern Danube still has secrets to reveal on this enriching cruise tour.
Add an extension and save AU$4,800 per couple or book cruise only and save AU$4,000 per couple.
Terms and conditions and travel dates apply. Flights are not included this offer is cruise only. Offer ends 1 September 2025.
Radisson blu resort fiji
From $1,219 per person (Family 2A+2C)
4 nights' accommodation with return flights from Wellington including daily buffet breakfast, free Wi-Fi, free non-motorised water sports, kids play free (AM sessions), up to 2 kids eat free from the kids' menu with a paying adult, FJ$200 F&B credit per room, 2 house cocktails & 10% off day spa.
Terms and conditions and travel dates apply. Sale ends 3 August 2025. Flights are available from other airports as well as the option to extend your stay.
Outrigger beach resort fiji
From $1,279 per person (Family 2A+2C)
5 nights' accommodation + return flights from Wellington. Up to 2 kids under 12 EAT and PLAY FREE (kids' menu or buffet only). PLUS FJ$200 Bebe Spa credit per room OR 2 days of Meimei Nanny care and more!
Terms and conditions and travel dates apply. Sale ends 3 August 2025. Flights are available from other airports as well as the option to extend your stay.
Shangri-LA Yanuca Island fiji
From $1,589 per person (Family 2A+2C)
5 nights + return flights from Wellington. All inclusive includes: buffet breakfast, lunch & dinner + selected drinks (12-10pm), kids club, access to the resorts water park, free Wi-Fi & welcome drink on arrival + more!
Terms and conditions and travel dates apply. Sale ends 3 August 2025. Flights are available from other airports as well as the option to extend your stay.
Musket cove island resort fiji
From $1,949 per person (Family 2A+2C)
5 nights accommodation & 1 night at Fiji Gateway with return flights from Wellington —includes all meals daily, in-room tea & coffee, welcome manager's cocktail, clay necklace, cookies, Pure Fiji amenities, land activities, basic Wi-Fi and non-motorised water sports.
Terms and conditions and travel dates apply. Sale ends 3 August 2025. Flights are available from other airports as well as the option to extend your stay.
Radisson blu resort fiji (School holidays)
From $3,799 per person (Family 2A+2C)- Accommodation ONLY
5 nights accommodation, return transfers, daily breakfast, FJ$500 food and beverage credit, kids eat free, free Wi-Fi, kids club access, plus 10% off spa treatments.
Terms and conditions and travel dates apply. Sale ends 31 August 2025. International flights are not included and are additional. Based on travel for April & July 2026 school holidays.
rarotonga Holiday Deals
Lagoon Breeze villas
From $1,390 per person (Twin)
From $1,250 per person (Family 2A+2C)
5 nights at Lagoon Breeze Villas, including return flights from Auckland. Enjoy a daily tropical breakfast, use of kayaks, sun loungers, and beach towels, plus access to resort BBQs for easy holiday dining. Return airport transfers are included, along with a $50 bar credit per room per stay to kick off your island escape.
Terms and conditions and travel dates apply. Sale ends 15 August 2025. Family options are available as well as flights from other airports and the option to extend your stay (all at an additional cost).
muri beach club hotel (Adults only)
From $2,320 per person (Twin)
5 nights accommodation and return flights from Auckland. Start each day with a tropical breakfast and enjoy daily cocktail sampling with a bar snack at Silversands Bar between 3–4pm. Your stay includes free Wi-Fi, use of snorkelling gear, kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, beach towels, and a post check-out shower room. Enjoy nightly turndown service, luggage storage, and a bottle of wine on arrival. Travelling from 1 December onwards? You'll also receive a 30-minute his and hers massage per room.
Terms and conditions and travel dates apply. Sale ends 15 August 2025. Family options are available as well as flights from other airports and the option to extend your stay (all at an additional cost).
pacific resort rarotonga
From $2,396 per person (Twin)
From $1,536 per person (Family 2A+2C)
Enjoy 5 nights in paradise at Pacific Resort Rarotonga with return flights from Auckland and return airport transfers included. Start your mornings with a tropical breakfast and make the most of complimentary kayaks, beach towels, and sun loungers. Kids aged 6–12 can enjoy the free kids club, while the whole family stays connected with unlimited Wi-Fi. Receive a bonus NZ$250 food and beverage credit per room per stay — plus earn an extra NZ$50 food and beverage credit for every additional night you stay!
Terms and conditions and travel dates apply. Sale ends 15 August 2025. Family options are available as well as flights from other airports and the option to extend your stay (all at an additional cost).
little polynesian resort (Adults Only)
From $3,300 per person (Twin)
Treat yourself to 5 nights of luxury at Little Polynesian Resort, with return flights from Auckland and return airport transfers included. Enjoy a tropical breakfast each morning, a welcome drink on arrival, complimentary use of kayaks, and free unlimited Wi-Fi. You’ll also receive NZ$250 food and beverage credit per room per stay — plus get an extra NZ$50 credit for every additional night you stay.
Terms and conditions and travel dates apply. Sale ends 15 August 2025. Flights are available from other airports and the option to extend your stay (all at an additional cost).
Paradise holiday homes
From $2,056 per person (Twin)
From $1,376 per person (Family 2A+2C)
Perfect for families or groups, this deal includes return flights from Auckland, return airport transfers, and 5 nights at Paradise Holiday Homes. Located inland, the property features four modern four-bedroom homes — offering space, comfort, and a peaceful setting for your island getaway.
Terms and conditions and travel dates apply. Sale ends 15 August 2025. Flights from other airports and the option to extend your stay are available (all at an additional cost).
Club Raro Resort (adults only)
From $1,400 per person (Twin)
Escape to island life with 5 nights at Club Raro Resort, including return flights from Auckland and return airport transfers. Enjoy tropical breakfast daily, unlimited Wi-Fi per room, and a welcome non-alcoholic punch on arrival. Your stay includes 1 complimentary standard cocktail per person, a $100 food and beverage credit per room, and a 9-inch pizza per room per stay. Plus, take advantage of free use of Edgewater Resort’s tennis courts, snorkeling gear, spa and salon, and join in on the daily activities programme.
Terms and conditions and travel dates apply. Sale ends 15 August 2025. Flights from other airports and the option to extend your stay are available (all at an additional cost).
The Edgewater resort & spa
From $1,556 per person (Twin)
From $1,126 per person (Family 2A+2C)
Enjoy a tropical escape with 5 nights at The Edgewater Resort & Spa, including return flights from Auckland and return airport transfers. Start each day with a tropical breakfast and take advantage of free use of the tennis courts and daily activities programme. Kids aged 4–12 enjoy free entry to the kids club, and up to two children 12 and under eat free from the kids menu when dining with parents. Stay connected with unlimited Wi-Fi per room, and receive a $100 food and beverage credit per room or villa, a complimentary standard cocktail per person, and a 30-minute massage per room (adults only).
Terms and conditions and travel dates apply. Sale ends 15 August 2025. Flights from other airports and the option to extend your stay are available (all at an additional cost).
Samoa Holiday Deals
Saletoga Sands resort & spa samoa
From $1,159 per person (Twin share)
5 nights accommodation with return flights from Auckland and daily continental breakfast. Your stay comes with complimentary use of non-motorised water sports, two lava lavas (sarongs) waiting in your room on arrival, and a bonus 2x 30-minute massages per room. You’ll also receive free return airport transfers for up to 2 adults and 2 children under 12. Want to stay longer? Stay 2 extra nights for the price of 1!
Terms and conditions and travel dates apply. Sale ends 9 August 2025. Family options are available as well as flights from other airports and the option to extend your stay (all at an additional cost).
return to paradise resort & spa samoa
From $1,265 per person (Twin share)
Escape to Samoa with return flights from Auckland and 5 nights at Return to Paradise Resort & Spa. Enjoy tropical breakfast daily, access to the indoor gym, bike hire and resort activities, plus free Wi-Fi to keep you connected. Your stay includes WST$150 resort credit, 2 free cocktails per room, and a 30-minute couples massage. Extend your holiday with 2 extra nights for the price of 1 and receive an additional WST$200 resort credit!
Terms and conditions and travel dates apply. Sale ends 9 August 2025. Family options are available as well as flights from other airports and the option to extend your stay (all at an additional cost).
taumeasina island resort samoa
From $1,629 per person (Twin)
Enjoy 5 nights accommodation with return flights from Auckland included. Wake up to a full breakfast daily and make the most of the non-motorised water sports on offer — including kayaks, catamarans, and life vests. Stay connected with unlimited Wi-Fi for up to 3 devices per room, and receive WST$150 resort credit to spend during your stay.
Terms and conditions and travel dates apply. Sale ends 9 August 2025. Family options are available as well as flights from other airports and the option to extend your stay (all at an additional cost).
niue Holiday Deals
Scenic Matavai resort - apartments
From $1,655 per person (Twin)
Unwind with 7 nights at Scenic Matavai Resort Apartments, including return flights from Auckland and return airport transfers. Enjoy a personalised meet and greet on arrival, a welcome drink to start your stay, and complimentary Wi-Fi throughout. A free shuttle service between the apartments, villas, and main resort makes it easy to enjoy all the facilities on offer during your island getaway.
Terms and conditions and travel dates apply. Sale ends 9 August 2025. Flights from other airports and the option to extend your stay are available (all at an additional cost).
taloa heights
From $1,775 per person (Twin)
Discover the beauty of Niue with 7 nights at Taloa Heights, including return flights from Auckland and return airport transfers. Stay connected with free Wi-Fi and enjoy complimentary use of snorkeling gear and mountain bikes — perfect for exploring the island at your own pace.
Terms and conditions and travel dates apply. Sale ends 9 August 2025. Flights from other airports and the option to extend your stay are available (all at an additional cost).
Scenic matavai resort niue
From $1,889 per person (Twin)
Enjoy 7 nights in paradise at Scenic Matavai Resort Niue, with return flights from Auckland and return airport transfers included. Start your stay with a personalised meet and greet, a welcome drink, a bottle of wine, and a tasting platter on arrival. Wake up each day to your choice of à la carte or tropical continental breakfast, stay connected with free Wi-Fi, and enjoy a free upgrade to the best available room type for the ultimate island escape.
Terms and conditions and travel dates apply. Sale ends 9 August 2025. Flights from other airports and the option to extend your stay are available (all at an additional cost).
new caledonia Holiday Deals
Nouvata
From $1,499 per person (Twin)
Enjoy 7 nights at Nouvata in Noumea, including return flights from Auckland and return seat-in-coach transfers from La Tontouta International Airport. Ideally situated right opposite the beach in Anse Vata Bay, Nouvata offers the perfect base for your island getaway. Relax by the outdoor pool or unwind on the large sun deck, all set within a magnificent tropical garden.
Terms and conditions and travel dates apply. Sale ends 9 August 2025. Flights from other airports and the option to extend your stay are available (all at an additional cost).
Ramada Hotel & suites by wyndham noumea
From $1849 per person (Twin)
Stay 7 nights at the Ramada Hotel & Suites by Wyndham Noumea with return flights from Auckland and return seat-in-coach transfers from La Tontouta International Airport included. Conveniently located within easy reach of the island’s top sights, including the famous Lemon Bay and Anse Vata Bay, this hotel is the ideal base for exploring New Caledonia.
Terms and conditions and travel dates apply. Sale ends 9 August 2025. Flights from other airports and the option to extend your stay are available (all at an additional cost).
hilton noumea la promenade residences
From $2,175 per person (Twin)
Enjoy 7 nights at Hilton Noumea La Promenade Residences with return flights from Auckland and airport transfers included. Located right opposite the beach and just a short walk from water activities, restaurants, and shops, this is the perfect spot to soak up the best of Noumea in comfort and style.
Terms and conditions and travel dates apply. Sale ends 9 August 2025. Flights from other airports and the option to extend your stay are available (all at an additional cost).
chateau royal beach resort & spa
From $2,379 per person (Twin)
Indulge in 7 nights at Chateau Royal Beach Resort & Spa, including return flights from Auckland and return airport transfers. This stunning beachfront property is perfectly positioned on Anse Vata Beach in Noumea, offering impressive views over the sparkling lagoon — the ideal setting for a relaxing island escape.
Terms and conditions and travel dates apply. Sale ends 9 August 2025. Flights from other airports and the option to extend your stay are available (all at an additional cost).