Best River Cruise Destinations for Solo Travelers

Some rivers are especially rewarding solo — lively ships, easy touring and frequent solo deals. Here are the top picks.

The classic first solo cruise — Vienna and Budapest, sociable ships and the most departures to find a solo cabin or waived supplement on.

Castles, Cologne and (in spring) tulips — lively, easy and popular with solo travelers.

Intimate, friendly ships and stunning wine-country scenery — a warm, social choice for solo cruisers.

Paris plus Normandy — rich, walkable and rewarding to explore on your own schedule.

Wine, music and special-interest sailings draw like-minded solo travelers — great for meeting people.

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