The Best Value in River Cruising
Our River Cruises provide a 4-star experience at a 3-star price
We invite you to shop around. When you do, you’ll find that Grand Circle’s River Cruise vacations deliver more discovery, value, and excellence than our competitors—for less. In fact, Grand Circle ensures that you receive a 4-star experience at a 3-star price. We realize that international travel is an investment—and that every one of your travel dollars counts. With full-time staff and offices in the regions you visit, we’re able to work with local partners to get the most for your money. We own and operate our worldwide fleet of award-winning river ships, enabling us to create and control your experience—from the gracious hospitality of our crew to the comfort and convenience of our ships. And, we
refurbish and maintain our ships every season which allows us to keep our costs and per diems down.
The lowest per diems in the travel industry—and so much is included!
Grand Circle offers the lowest prices per day in the industry today. In fact, if you consider all that’s included in your price—international airfare, all accommodations, all meals while onboard and wine with dinner (on European itineraries), the dedicated service of resident Program Directors assigned to no more than 45 travelers, guided tours, and exclusive Discovery Series events—you’ll understand why no other American company can compare.
We serve exclusively American travelers
Wherever in the world you travel with Grand Circle, we want you to feel comfortable and at-home when you’re onboard. That’s why we serve exclusively American travelers—while other River Cruise companies do not—with Program Directors and ship staff who are fluent in English, as well as signage and announcements in English. In fact, we tailor your entire experience to the American perspective—from your itinerary’s included and optional features, lectures and cultural discussions, and daily meals.
Maximize your value and discovery with our optional trip extensions
To make the most of your already-included international airfare—and your regional exploration—Grand Circle gives you the opportunity to extend your River Cruise vacations with a choice of optional pre- and post-trip extensions. Not only do our extensions enhance your discovery, they help reduce your already low per diem.
Guarantee your price and save up to 10%
Our Good Buy Plan lets you guarantee your price and save up to 10%. All you have to do is pay in full by check or electronic funds transfer prior to your departure date. The earlier you reserve and pay in full, the more you’ll save.
Share your love of travel and you’ll NOW share $200 in savings
You can earn $100 per person, while new travelers NOW save $100 instantly when you spread the word about Grand Circle with our Vacation Ambassador Referral Program.
We offer the most generous Frequent Traveler Program available
After you reserve your vacation, you’ll receive a Frequent Traveler Credit worth 5% of your trip cost. You can apply that amount toward a future trip. Plus, you'll also have the option of transferring your Frequent Traveler Credits to a friend or relative if you can't use them yourself.