Know Before You Go

Cruising with Wine

Know exactly what to taste before you arrive

A sommelier-written travel companion for European river cruises — the local wines, grapes, and food pairings waiting at every stop, from a working wine professional.

68 stops·9 rivers·30 wine regions·398 pairing ideas

“Let me help you get the most value out of your trip.”

— Michele, Certified Sommelier

Start here

Where does your cruise begin?

Choose a country to see its rivers and the wines along the way.

Illustrated map of Western and Central Europe showing the river cruise routes Cruising with Wine covers, with red and white wine region markers at each stop

The real rivers behind every stop — 9 routes across Europe

Or try a featured route

Austria flagDanube: Linz → Budapest

Grüner Veltliner, Wiener Gemischter Satz & Tokaji

Thomas Peham / Unsplash
Portugal flagDouro: Porto → Pinhão

Port and Douro reds in the terraces

Maksym Kaharlytskyi / Unsplash
1

Choose your country

Pick where your river cruise begins.

2

Map your route

Tap your start and end cities on the map.

3

Discover the wines

See local grapes, styles, and food pairings at every stop.

Build your own Cruise Guide

Enter your dates and wine preferences and we’ll match nearby wineries to every port — distance from the ship, walk vs. taxi, tasting & tour picks — then hand you a day-by-day plan you can print or add to your calendar. Plan it now on your laptop or iPad; it’s there waiting on your phone when you sail.

Included with the full guide ↓

The full sommelier guide

Your sommelier for every stop.

One purchase unlocks the full sommelier guide for every stop on every route. One tap downloads it all to your phone for the river, where the Wi-Fi won't follow.

  • What to drink — and the must-try bottle
  • Local food & cheese pairings
  • Nearby vineyards & winery picks
  • Your own Cruise Guide — dates, wine preferences, matched wineries, and a calendar export
  • What to bring home
  • Cruise timing & shore-excursion tips
  • Download the whole guide — no ship Wi-Fi needed

68 stops · 30 wine regions · 398 pairing ideas — all included, one price

One-time purchase · priced in your local currency at checkout · works across your devices

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