Why Choose Shearings River Cruises?

So many great reasons to River Cruise with Shearings

The Shearings experience

At Shearings we pride ourselves on providing relaxing, friendly holidays full of entertainment and shared by like-minded travellers. And our river cruises are no exception.

Our small and friendly ships take you right into the heart of your ports of call, meaning you get to see more and do more. You’ll find it so easy to relax as you watch the ever-changing scenery pass slowly by from the comfort of your cabin or the sun deck

What’s Included

Convenient, comfortable travel by coach, air or rail
On-board meals – enjoy full breakfasts, tasty lunches and delicious dinners on board
Music and dancing on many ships
Friendly staff on-hand – nothing’s too much trouble
The services of a Shearings Tour Manager on many ships
Over 100 years of organising relaxing, enjoyable holidays

Add a touch of luxury with Grand Tourer

Join us on one of our flagship vessels on our Grand Tourer cruises, offering that extra touch of luxury to your holiday. Choose from the elegant MPS Rotterdam or the charming MPS Da Vinci, both impressive four-star vessels.

Sail on two of the most elegant vessels in Western Europe. The MPS Rotterdam and MPS Da Vinci are decorated with rich colours and luxurious soft furnishings. You’ll be surrounded by four-star comfort and style while still enjoying the relaxed, friendly atmosphere of river cruising. From your welcome cocktail to berths closer to village centres (subject to availability) to the optional shore excursions with knowledgeable Shearings drivers, your Grand Tourer experience is sure to make your holiday extra special.

What’s more, take one of our Rhine in Flames cruises on the Rotterdam and not only will you witness a truly marvellous eye-dazzling extravaganza, your ship will actually be part of the procession – a unique experience you’ll treasure forever.

Complete peace of mind with our insurance

It’s important to be prepared if things don’t quite go according to plan. For this reason, we’ve teamed up with UK General Insurance Ltd to offer you great value, comprehensive travel insurance. Unlike many travel insurance policies, all ages are considered. And we can book your insurance for you at the same time as we book your holiday – one less thing for you to worry about.

Our cruise travel insurance starts from just £35 per person – a small price to pay for complete peace of mind.

Book with confidence

In these uncertain times, it’s important to travel with a name you can trust. With over 100 years’ experience, we know a thing or two about planning holidays. What’s more, book with us and your holiday will be fully protected by our membership of ABTA (Association of British Travel Agents) and the PSA (Passenger Shipping Association).

It's so easy to relax on board...

Superb value for money

River cruising is not only a relaxing way to travel – it also offers unbeatable value for money. All meals – including full breakfasts, refreshing lunches and tempting dinners – are included in the price. Terrific on-board entertainment is also included, and great value shore excursions are available at all ports of call. There’s certainly never a dull moment on a Shearings river cruise!

Admire the ever-changing views – truly breathtaking

A unique aspect of river cruising is the constantly-changing scenery. Take in gorgeous landscapes, beautiful countryside, quaint villages, bustling cities and famous landmarks from the comfort of your cabin or relaxing on the sun deck. You’ll be sure to have lots of photographs to share your fond memories with loved ones back home.

Tasty dishes served fresh every day

Food is a vital part of any cruise experiences – and our river cruises are no exception. Your on-board chef will work hard to provide you with a mouth-watering array of culinary delights throughout your voyage. You’ll find a different menu every day, so you’ll always have something new to look forward to every dinnertime.

All ashore that’s going ashore

Whether visiting iconic landmarks, exploring captivating capital cities or strolling around colourful fl oral gardens, there’s so much to see on our shore excursions. Our team of experts has carefully planned each excursion programme to make sure you don’t miss a thing.

To really make the most of your time ashore, you can prebook your shore excursions before you travel saving 10% on the on-board price. With everything from guided city tours with local experts, spectacular shows and the chance to sample the local wines, these excursions offer the ideal way to fully experience the cultures and traditions of your ports of call. Please ask about available shore excursions when booking your river cruise holiday.

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