Welcome to Shearings exciting range of river cruises where you'll find a wide choice of river cruises to suit all tastes and all budgets. With so many cruising destinations on offer, European river cruises as well as Worldwide, you'll be spoilt for choice. Our welcoming ships travel along some of the most scenic rivers in the World and you can enjoy historic cities, traditional towns and quaint villages along the way.
We have over 100 years of experience organising holidays for our customers, offering a wide choice of destinations and creating special memories that will make you want to travel with us again and again.
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Excellent service, expertly planned excursions and superb value for money make Shearings customers return year after year
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Browse the latest deals to see how much you could save on great value river cruises in Europe and the rest of the world
Welcome Aboard!
We've hand-picked some of the finest river cruise vessels in the world to offer you the best possible river cruise experience. Whether you choose one of our exclusively chartered ships or one of our carefully-selected partner vessels, you'll enjoy stylish surroundings, impressive facilities and breathtaking views.
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MPS Rotterdam
A favourite with Shearings customers for the past five years, this impressive vessel sails on the Rhine, Moselle and the waterways of Holland and Belgium
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MPS Da Vinci
Luxury without the price tag - that's the ethos behind this stylish ship. Designed along the lines of a splendid yacht, it sails on the Rhine, Moselle, Main and Danube
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MV Virginia
This inviting ship is a favourite of Shearings customers and has been extensively renovated this year. Ideal for first-time river cruisers, this ship sails on the Dutch Waterways and the Rhine
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MS Alegria
New to Shearings for 2013, this impressive ship is ideal for exploring the beauty of the Rhine. A very spacious ship, it feels more like a small cruise liner than a river cruise vessel
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MV Esmeralda
The largest of our exclusively chartered vessels, this popular ship has been recently refurbished and is perfect for enjoying a leisurely cruise along the Danube
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Partner Ships
All of our carefully-chosen partner vessels meet our very high standards, giving you even more choice of where to enjoy your next great-value river cruise
Enticing Rivers to Explore
Our welcoming ships travel along some of the most scenic rivers in the world. From the comfort of your ship you'll see gorgeous landscapes, unspoilt countryside, quaint villages, bustling cities and famous landmarks. You can also experience the best attractions with a range of optional excursions.
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See some of Germany's most beautiful scenery with our ever popular German cruises:
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Take in the romantic sights as you sail along the waterways of France:
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Cruise through Italy, including ancient Venice and its Lagoon:
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For a true taste of Central Europe try our cruises in Austria, Hungary, Belgium, Germany, Slovakia and Croatia:
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Immerse yourself in the culture of traditional Spain and Portugal:
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Shearings is proud to offer exciting river cruises on the other side of the world:
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See Russia's great landmarks, Ukraine's traditional cities and some really inspirational sights:
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As well as cruising on the best rivers in the world, Shearings also offers a selection of enticing sea cruises to destinations such as Norway, Iceland and the Canary Islands:
Enjoy a Cruise at Any Time of Year
Admire the beauty of the European rivers in spring, top up your tan from the sun deck in summer, experience the colourful scenery of autumn or you could even celebrate Christmas and New Year with a festive cruise.
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