THE 2025/2026 RIVERBOAT RATINGS ANNUAL AWARDS
The Best Riverboat Experiences in Europe in Specific Categories
By Churchill & Turen Ltd.- Named The Top Riverboat Travel Specialists in the Nation Seven Times By Conde Nast Traveler
Professionally Evaluated By Leading Riverboat Advisors and Journalists, Ad-Free – Hype Free – Free-Trip Free
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These awards are compiled by the leading river boat experts in the industry. They are designed to provide the intelligent travel consumer with specific strengths of the various competitors in the European Cruising Market. Our ratings answer the question, “Which Line Does What Better Than Anyone Else?” As always, we do not accept any advertising, promotional funds, or financial support of any kind in conjunction with these awards. These are not amateur “critics” opinions, so-called “Reader’s Polls”, or the impressions of a travel writer just back from a free trip. These awards are earned the hard way – by consistency and excellence:
SIMPLY PUT – THE WORLD’S CURRENT BEST AT SEA ON EUROPE’S RIVERS OVERALL
# 1 Scenic Riverboats
# 2 –Tauck Riverboats
THE LINE WITH THE BEST CUISINE ON EUROPE’S RIVERS
# 1 – Scenic Riverboats
# 2 – AMA Waterways
THE RIVERBOAT LINE WITH THE BEST OVERALL SHORE EXCURSIONS
# 1 – Tauck
# 2 – AMA Waterways
THE MOST ELEGANT LINE – THE MOST CLASSIC OF THE RIVERBOATS
# 1 – Uniworld
# 2 – Amadeus
THE BEST TOP SUITES ON A RIVERBOAT IN EUROPE
# 1 – Scenic
# 2 – Riverside
THE RIVERBOATS WITH THE BEST VIEW FROM YOUR BED
# 1 – Avalon
# 2 – Scenic
THE FRIENDLIEST CREWS ON EUROPE’S RIVERS
# 1 – AMA Waterways
# 2 – Scenic
THE BEST CHOICE OF ITINERARIES ON EUROPE’S WATERWAYS
# 1 – Viking
# 2 – AMA Waterways
THE BEST ONBOARD LECTURE PROGRAMS ON EUROPE’S RIVERS
# 1 – Viking
# 2 – AMA Waterways
THE BEST OVERALL BOAT DESIGN AND CREW/PASSENGER SPACE RATIOS
# 1 – Riverside Cruises
# 2 – Scenic Cruises
THE BEST PRE AND POST RIVER CRUISE HOTEL AND LAND PROGRAMS
# 1 – Tauck
# 2 – AMA Waterways
THE BEST RIVER CRUISE LINE FOR ACTIVE TRAVELERS WHO ENJOY HIKING AND BIKING
# 1 – AMA Waterways
# 2 – Avalon River cruises
MOST RESPONSIVE RIVER CRUISE LINE IN EUROPE DURING LOW AND HIGH-WATER LEVEL ISSUES
# 1 – Tauck
# 2 – AMA Waterways
