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173 live sailings explore Main — 7 to 20 nights, departing 16 ports, across 4 lines. A NestCruise advisor narrows them to the one that fits.

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7-night cruiseEurope

AmaWaterways

7 nights: Amsterdam, Western Europe

Aboard AmaLea

7-night cruise

↓ $1,250 this month

from$1,629pp · cruise fare≈ $233/night pp

Fares checked nightly

Sails every two weeks, Oct 2026 – Oct 2028
7-night cruiseEurope

AmaWaterways

7 nights in Western Europe

Aboard AmaSofia

7-night cruise

↓ $1,250 this month

from$2,799pp · cruise fare≈ $400/night pp

Fares checked nightly

Nov 2026 – Oct 2028Next 15 Nov 2026 · 30 more
Europe’s Rivers & CastlesEurope

AmaWaterways

7 nights in Western Europe

Aboard AmaCerto

Luxembourg → Nuremberg

↓ $1,250 this monthRare itinerary

from$2,599pp · cruise fare≈ $371/night pp

Fares checked nightly

Oct 2026 – Sep 2027Next 21 Oct 2026 · 2 more
Europe’s Rivers & Castles (Wine Cruise)Europe

AmaWaterways

7 nights in Western Europe

Aboard AmaPrima

Nuremberg → Luxembourg

↓ $1,000 this month

from$3,179pp · cruise fare≈ $454/night pp

Fares checked nightly

Mar 2027 – Sep 2027Next 24 Mar 2027 · 4 more
Magnificent Rivers of EuropeEurope

Avalon Waterways

14 nights: Amsterdam, Western Europe

Aboard Avalon Expression

Budapest → Amsterdam

↓ $1,000 this monthFree Air Or

from$6,761pp · cruise fare≈ $483/night pp

Fares checked nightly

Oct 2026 – Aug 2027Next 16 Oct 2026 · 3 more
Magnificent EuropeEurope

Avalon Waterways

14 nights: Amsterdam, Western Europe

Aboard Avalon Impression

Amsterdam → Budapest

↓ $750 this monthFree Air Or

from$7,253pp · cruise fare≈ $518/night pp

Fares checked nightly

Oct 2026 – Sep 2027Next 13 Oct 2026 · 3 more
Transylvania & Enchantment of Eastern Europe & Budapest EscapeEurope

Emerald Cruises

14 nights in Western Europe

Aboard Emerald Astra

Bucharest → Budapest

↓ $966 this month15% Savings incl.

from$6,229pp · cruise fare≈ $445/night pp

Fares checked nightly

Apr 2027 – Oct 2027Next 7 Apr 2027 · 4 more
Budapest Escape & Enchantment of Eastern Europe & TransylvaniaEurope

Emerald Cruises

14 nights in Western Europe

Aboard Emerald Dawn

Budapest → Bucharest

↓ $1,011 this month15% Savings incl.

from$6,484pp · cruise fare≈ $463/night pp

Fares checked nightly

Apr 2027 – Sep 2027Next 3 Apr 2027 · 4 more
Splendours of EuropeEurope

Emerald Cruises

14 nights: Amsterdam, Western Europe

Aboard Emerald Luna

Amsterdam → Budapest

↓ $624 this month10% Savings incl.

from$6,371pp · cruise fare≈ $455/night pp

Fares checked nightly

Sails monthly, Sep 2026 – Oct 2026
Splendours of EuropeEurope

Emerald Cruises

14 nights: Amsterdam, Western Europe

Aboard Emerald Sky

Amsterdam → Budapest

↓ $459 this month10% Savings incl.

from$6,191pp · cruise fare≈ $442/night pp

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Sep 2026 – May 2027Next 27 Sep 2026 · 2 more
Splendours of EuropeEurope

Emerald Cruises

14 nights: Amsterdam, Western Europe

Aboard Emerald Star

Budapest → Amsterdam

↓ $951 this month15% Savings incl.

from$6,144pp · cruise fare≈ $439/night pp

Fares checked nightly

Oct 2026 – Aug 2027Next 3 Oct 2026 · 5 more
Splendours of EuropeEurope

Emerald Cruises

14 nights: Amsterdam, Western Europe

Aboard Emerald Sun

Amsterdam → Budapest

↓ $901 this month15% Savings incl.

from$5,854pp · cruise fare≈ $418/night pp

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Nov 2026 – Oct 2027Next 4 Nov 2026 · 5 more
Splendours of EuropeEurope

Emerald Cruises

14 nights: Amsterdam, Western Europe

Aboard Emerald Destiny

Budapest → Amsterdam

↓ $921 this month15% Savings incl.

from$5,974pp · cruise fare≈ $427/night pp

Fares checked nightly

Sep 2026 – Oct 2027Next 28 Sep 2026 · 2 more
Sensations of Lyon and Provence with Swiss MountainsEurope

Emerald Cruises

11 nights: Nice, Western Europe

Aboard Emerald Liberte

Nice → Lausanne

Overnight in LyonRare itinerary
May 2027 – Aug 2027Next 15 May 2027 · 2 more
Magnificent Rivers of EuropeEurope

Avalon Waterways

14 nights: Amsterdam, Western Europe

Aboard Avalon Illumination

Budapest → Amsterdam

↓ $500 this monthFree Air Or

from$7,503pp · cruise fare≈ $536/night pp

Fares checked nightly

Jun 2027 – Aug 2027Next 15 Jun 2027 · 1 more
Christmastime in the Heart of GermanyEurope

Avalon Waterways

5 nights in Western Europe

Aboard Avalon Imagery II

Nuremberg → Frankfurt

Overnight in NurembergRare itinerary

from$3,867pp · cruise fare≈ $773/night pp

Fares checked nightly

Sails every two weeks, Dec 2026
Christmastime in the Heart of GermanyEurope

Avalon Waterways

5 nights in Western Europe

Aboard Avalon Panorama

Frankfurt → Nuremberg

↓ $250 this monthSave $250 Per

from$2,993pp · cruise fare≈ $599/night pp

Fares checked nightly

Dec 2026 – Dec 2027Next 3 Dec 2026 · 1 more
Christmastime in the Heart of GermanyEurope

Avalon Waterways

5 nights in Western Europe

Aboard Avalon Passion

Nuremberg → Frankfurt

↓ $500 this monthSave $500 Per

from$3,179pp · cruise fare≈ $636/night pp

Fares checked nightly

Dec 2027Next 6 Dec 2027 · 1 more
Christmastime in the Heart of GermanyEurope

Avalon Waterways

5 nights in Western Europe

Aboard Avalon Tranquility II

Frankfurt → Nuremberg

↓ $375 this monthSave $375 Per

from$4,146pp · cruise fare≈ $829/night pp

Fares checked nightly

Dec 2026Next 6 Dec 2026 · 1 more
Christmastime in the Heart of GermanyEurope

Avalon Waterways

5 nights in Western Europe

Aboard Avalon Vista

Frankfurt → Nuremberg

↓ $250 this monthSave $250 Per

from$3,429pp · cruise fare≈ $686/night pp

Fares checked nightly

Dec 2027Next 4 Dec 2027 · 1 more
7-Night Main CruiseMain

Avalon Waterways

7-Night Main Cruise

Aboard Avalon View

Frankfurt → Basel

↓ $250 this monthSave $250 Per

from$4,701pp · cruise fare≈ $672/night pp

Fares checked nightly

Sails every two weeks, Nov 2027 – Dec 2027
11-Night Rhine CruiseRhine

Scenic

11-Night Rhine Cruise

Aboard Scenic Ruby

Basel → Frankfurt

Rare itinerary

from$10,140pp · cruise fare≈ $922/night pp

Fares checked nightly

Sep 2026Next 26 Sep 2026
Christmas & New YearEurope

Scenic

14 nights: Amsterdam, Western Europe

Aboard Scenic Opal

Budapest → Amsterdam

↓ $1,206 this monthIncludes Preferred Savings

from$7,589pp · cruise fare≈ $542/night pp

Fares checked nightly

Dec 2026 – Dec 2027Next 22 Dec 2026 · 1 more
7-Night Main CruiseMain

Avalon Waterways

7-Night Main Cruise

Aboard Avalon Envision

Frankfurt → Basel

↓ $150 this monthSave $150 Per

from$6,900pp · cruise fare≈ $986/night pp

Fares checked nightly

Dec 2027Next 7 Dec 2027
Christmas & New YearEurope

Scenic

14 nights: Amsterdam, Western Europe

Aboard Scenic Crystal

Budapest → Amsterdam

Overnight in BudapestRare itinerary
Dec 2027Next 20 Dec 2027
Christmas MarketsEurope

Scenic

14 nights: Amsterdam, Western Europe

Aboard Scenic Pearl

Budapest → Amsterdam

↓ $884 this monthIncludes Preferred Savings

from$8,711pp · cruise fare≈ $622/night pp

Fares checked nightly

Dec 2027Next 7 Dec 2027
Christmas MarketsEurope

Scenic

14 nights: Amsterdam, Western Europe

Aboard Scenic Jade

Budapest → Amsterdam

Overnight in BudapestRare itinerary
Nov 2026Next 25 Nov 2026
Christmas & New Year with PragueEurope

Scenic

17 nights: Amsterdam, Western Europe

Aboard Scenic Amber

Amsterdam → Prague

↓ $959 this monthIncludes Preferred Savings

from$10,606pp · cruise fare≈ $624/night pp

Fares checked nightly

Dec 2027Next 20 Dec 2027
Magnificent EuropeEurope

AmaWaterways

14 nights: Amsterdam, Western Europe

Aboard AmaLea

Amsterdam → Budapest

↓ $1,250 this monthOvernight in Amsterdam

from$7,209pp · cruise fare≈ $515/night pp

Fares checked nightly

May 2027 – Nov 2027Next 1 May 2027 · 3 more
Magnificent EuropeEurope

AmaWaterways

14 nights: Amsterdam, Western Europe

Aboard AmaSofia

Budapest → Amsterdam

↓ $1,000 this monthOvernight in Nuremberg

from$7,159pp · cruise fare≈ $511/night pp

Fares checked nightly

Mar 2027 – Nov 2027Next 13 Mar 2027 · 5 more
Europe’s Rivers & CastlesEurope

AmaWaterways

7 nights in Western Europe

Aboard AmaPrima

Luxembourg → Nuremberg

↓ $1,000 this monthRare itinerary

from$3,579pp · cruise fare≈ $511/night pp

Fares checked nightly

May 2027 – Sep 2027Next 5 May 2027 · 1 more
Magnificent EuropeEurope

Avalon Waterways

14 nights: Amsterdam, Western Europe

Aboard Avalon Expression

Amsterdam → Budapest

↓ $750 this monthFree Air Or

from$7,253pp · cruise fare≈ $518/night pp

Fares checked nightly

May 2027 – Sep 2027Next 24 May 2027 · 2 more
Magnificent Rivers of EuropeEurope

Avalon Waterways

14 nights: Amsterdam, Western Europe

Aboard Avalon Impression

Budapest → Amsterdam

↓ $750 this monthFree Air Or

from$7,253pp · cruise fare≈ $518/night pp

Fares checked nightly

Sep 2026 – Sep 2027Next 29 Sep 2026 · 3 more
Splendours of EuropeEurope

Emerald Cruises

14 nights: Amsterdam, Western Europe

Aboard Emerald Astra

Amsterdam → Budapest

↓ $966 this month15% Savings incl.

from$6,229pp · cruise fare≈ $445/night pp

Fares checked nightly

Oct 2026 – Oct 2027Next 2 Oct 2026 · 4 more
Splendours of EuropeEurope

Emerald Cruises

14 nights: Amsterdam, Western Europe

Aboard Emerald Dawn

Budapest → Amsterdam

↓ $832 this month10% Savings incl.

from$8,248pp · cruise fare≈ $589/night pp

Fares checked nightly

Sails monthly, Sep 2026 – Oct 2026
Splendours of Europe & PragueEurope

Emerald Cruises

17 nights: Amsterdam, Western Europe

Aboard Emerald Luna

Amsterdam → Prague

↓ $624 this month10% Savings incl.

from$7,036pp · cruise fare≈ $414/night pp

Fares checked nightly

Sep 2026 – Sep 2027Next 19 Sep 2026 · 3 more
Splendours of Europe & PragueEurope

Emerald Cruises

17 nights: Amsterdam, Western Europe

Aboard Emerald Sky

Amsterdam → Prague

↓ $951 this month15% Savings incl.

from$6,884pp · cruise fare≈ $405/night pp

Fares checked nightly

Oct 2026 – Sep 2027Next 11 Oct 2026 · 1 more
Splendours of Europe & ParisEurope

Emerald Cruises

17 nights: Amsterdam, Western Europe

Aboard Emerald Star

Budapest → Paris

↓ $869 this month15% Savings incl.

from$6,436pp · cruise fare≈ $379/night pp

Fares checked nightly

May 2027 – Oct 2027Next 1 May 2027 · 3 more
Romantic Franconia & Bavaria & Legendary Rhine & MoselleEurope

Emerald Cruises

10 nights in Western Europe

Aboard Emerald Sun

Nuremberg → Mainz

↓ $640 this month15% Savings incl.

from$4,960pp · cruise fare≈ $496/night pp

Fares checked nightly

Sails monthly, Jul 2027 – Aug 2027
Highlights of Germany & Legendary Rhine & MoselleEurope

Emerald Cruises

13 nights in Western Europe

Aboard Emerald Destiny

Berlin → Nuremberg

↓ $407 this month10% Savings incl.

from$6,208pp · cruise fare≈ $478/night pp

Fares checked nightly

Jun 2027 – Aug 2027Next 24 Jun 2027 · 3 more
Magnificent EuropeEurope

Avalon Waterways

14 nights: Amsterdam, Western Europe

Aboard Avalon Illumination

Amsterdam → Budapest

↓ $750 this monthFree Air Or

from$7,253pp · cruise fare≈ $518/night pp

Fares checked nightly

Sep 2026 – Aug 2027Next 26 Sep 2026 · 2 more
Christmastime in the Heart of Germany with 2 Nights in PragueEurope

Avalon Waterways

7 nights in Western Europe

Aboard Avalon Imagery II

Prague → Frankfurt

Overnight in PragueRare itinerary
Sails every two weeks, Nov 2026 – Dec 2026
Christmastime in the Heart of Germany with 2 Nights in PragueEurope

Avalon Waterways

7 nights in Western Europe

Aboard Avalon Panorama

Frankfurt → Prague

↓ $875 this monthSave $875 Per

from$4,076pp · cruise fare≈ $582/night pp

Fares checked nightly

Dec 2026 – Dec 2027Next 3 Dec 2026 · 1 more
Christmastime in the Heart of Germany with 2 Nights in PragueEurope

Avalon Waterways

7 nights in Western Europe

Aboard Avalon Passion

Prague → Frankfurt

Overnight in PragueRare itinerary
Sails weekly, Dec 2027
Christmastime in the Heart of Germany with 2 Nights in PragueEurope

Avalon Waterways

7 nights in Western Europe

Aboard Avalon Tranquility II

Frankfurt → Prague

Overnight in NurembergRare itinerary
Dec 2026Next 6 Dec 2026 · 1 more
Christmastime in the Heart of Germany with 2 Nights in PragueEurope

Avalon Waterways

7 nights in Western Europe

Aboard Avalon Vista

Frankfurt → Prague

Overnight in NurembergRare itinerary
Dec 2027Next 4 Dec 2027 · 1 more
Christmas & New Year with ParisEurope

Scenic

17 nights: Amsterdam, Western Europe

Aboard Scenic Opal

Budapest → Paris

↓ $934 this monthIncludes Preferred Savings

from$10,146pp · cruise fare≈ $597/night pp

Fares checked nightly

Dec 2026 – Dec 2027Next 22 Dec 2026 · 1 more
Christmas & New Year with PragueEurope

Scenic

17 nights: Amsterdam, Western Europe

Aboard Scenic Crystal

Prague → Amsterdam

Overnight in PragueRare itinerary
Dec 2027Next 17 Dec 2027

Frequently asked

How many Main cruises does NestCruise have?
173 live sailings, 7 to 20 nights. A NestCruise advisor narrows them to the one that fits.
Which cruise lines run Main cruises?
Avalon Waterways, Emerald Cruises, Scenic and AmaWaterways, among others.
How long are Main cruises?
Most run 7 to 20 nights.
How much do Main cruises cost?
NestCruise doesn't publish fares — it's a quote-only concierge. Share your dates and party size and an advisor prices your exact sailing at no cost.