Take a trip down Europe's scenic waterways with us on a Shearings River Cruise. We'll take you to the best sights, cities and towns, while offering comfortable accommodation, fantastic excursions, unbeatable value and exceptional service that you can expect from one of our holidays.
And with our last minute deals you'll get even better value. Choose your cruise from below for a truly memorable holiday with big savings!
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Valleys of the Rhine & Moselle
10 days
Join this popular cruise taking in two of Europe’s most spectacular rivers. From the Roman city of Cologne to medieval riverside villages, this cruise is a relaxing journey through scenery and sights that will leave you spellbound. Highlights include medieval fortifications in Andernach; wine in Winningen; restored half-timbered houses in Cochem; the cable car in Koblenz and the open-air taverns of Rüdesheim. This valleys cruise is sure to provide a memorable trip!
10 days from only £599 per person.
Saving £370 each.
£599 per person.
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9 nights | from £599 |
Great Cities of the Danube
10 days
A majestic cruise through the valleys, vineyards and scenery that make the Danube so special. From the elegance of Vienna, with its many sights from the glorious Hapsburg era, to beautiful Budapest, the ‘Pearl of The Danube’, and the ancient splendour of Bratislava. You could sample some Wachau Valley wine or tour beautiful Melk Abbey. Immerse yourself in some of the heartland of Europe’s most magical capitals while enjoying the friendly atmosphere of the MV Esmeralda.
10 days from only £699 per person.
Saving £430 each.
£699 per person.
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9 nights | from £699 |
Scenic Switzerland, Alsace and Rhine Valley
10 days
A wealth of cultural experience, history and stunning views await you on this relaxing cruise taking in three fascinating and very different countries bordering the Rhine: Switzerland, France and Germany. Explore the half-timbered houses of Strasbourg, see Basel’s stunning cathedral and wander the quaint lanes of Breisach. The best Europe has to offer on a relaxing river cruise – what could be better?
10 days from only £699 per person.
Saving £460 each.
£699 per person.
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9 nights | from £699 |
Romantic Rhine & Moselle Melody
10 days
A relaxing trip through the spectacular Rhine and Moselle valleys is the perfect river cruise experience. Panoramic views and stunning landscapes slip quietly by as you sail, while the various ports of call include ancient towns with castles and medieval forts, pretty villages, summer resorts and the town of Bonn, birthplace of Beethoven.
10 days from only £699 per person.
Saving £450 each.
£699 per person.
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9 nights | from £699 |
Rhine in Flames
10 days
Come and enjoy the spectacle of the 'Rhine in Flames', an annual event when the countryside is illuminated with fireworks soaring into the dark nocturnal sky. A wonderful journey with time to explore the pretty riverside villages and historic towns whilst absorbing the scenery and sights of the Rhine Valley. A sensational cruise combining fire, water and light.
10 days from only £699 per person.
Saving £460 each.
£699 per person.
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9 nights | from £699 |
Rhine in Flames
10 days
Come and enjoy the spectacle of the ‘Rhine in Flames’, an annual event when the countryside is illuminated with fireworks soaring into the dark nocturnal sky. We have captured three magical cruises where thousands of red Bengal lights and magnificent hilltop firework displays radiate over the river valley. A wonderful journey with time to explore the pretty riverside villages and historic towns whilst absorbing the scenery and sights of the Rhine Valley. A cruise combination of fire, water and light.
10 days from only £699 per person.
Saving £300 each.
£699 per person.
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9 nights | from £699 |
Moselle Valley Explorer
10 days
A beautiful cruise on the Moselle Valley is an experience you won’t forget. Join us on the elegant MPS Rotterdam to enjoy a relaxing cruise featuring central Europe’s most stunning scenery. Trier astounds with its Roman ruins; Bernkastel delights with its fountains; and Traben-Trarbach amazes with its French fort. You also enjoy Cochem, Koblenz, Rüdesheim and Andernach – favourites of the Moselle and Rhine valleys.
10 days from only £699 per person.
Saving £460 each.
£699 per person.
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9 nights | from £699 |
Classic Rhine Cruise
10 days
This classic Rhine cruise takes in all the best that Germany’s longest river has to offer – Drachenfels Mountain views, the unspoilt promenade of former royal resort Boppard, Rüdesheim’s 15th-century cobblestone street lined with open-air taverns and Mainz, previously a fort in Roman Germany’s northern frontier. You will enjoy stunning views of ancient castles, rolling vineyards and the Rhine Gorge, a World Heritage Site. What’s more, you will be relaxing in the friendly atmosphere of the MV Virginia whilst enjoying the charming villages and superb views.
10 days from only £749 per person.
Saving £250 each.
£749 per person.
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9 nights | from £749 |
The Classic Moselle
10 days
Join the friendly MV Virginia on a relaxing cruise to explore all the best the Moselle Valley has to offer. We start our cruise in bustling Cologne and make our way south, with the opportunity to explore Koblenz and Cochem before we make our way to some of the lesser-known Moselle villages including Traben-Trarbach, Bernkastel and Alken. The beauty of the Moselle and the hospitality of the MV Virginia – the trip of a lifetime!
10 days from only £779 per person.
Saving £300 each.
Includes room supplement of £160
£779 per person.
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9 nights | from £779 |
Danube Symphony Cruise
10 days
Enjoy a relaxing cruise along the Danube. Discover Vienna, the beautiful ‘City of Waltzes’... See Budapest, ‘Queen of the Danube’... Cruise to Esztergom, a picturesque town full of historical delights... And call in at Bratislava, a culutral capital city with much to see and do.
10 days from only £799 per person.
Saving £630 each.
£799 per person.
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9 nights | from £799 |
The Magical Moselle Valley
10 days
This intimate, unhurried cruise along the picturesque Moselle, renowned for its scenic beauty and picture-postcard towns and villages, takes in visits packed with charm and character. From the heart of Germany's wine producing country to the charming market square of Bernkastel, this cruise through the magical Moselle valley leaves behind the hustle and bustle of the big cities to ensure you stay as calm as the waters beneath you.
10 days from only £819 per person.
Saving £450 each.
Includes room supplement of £240
£819 per person.
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9 nights | from £819 |
Main Danube Canal Explorer
10 days
Get stunning views of Germany’s hills and vineyards as you glide along the beautiful Main and Danube rivers. The highlight of this cruise is the Main - Danube Canal, an engineering marvel of over 16 lochs stretching over 106 miles. You’ll also experience Linz; Passau, near the Black Forest; medieval Regensburg; castle-filled Riedenburg; Mühlhausen, a walled medieval city and the romantic corners of Nüremburg. Explore the influential architecture of Schweinfurt, heavily bombed in WWII and Würzburg, a beautiful Baroque city. History, culture and a fantastic ship – what could be better?
10 days from only £849 per person.
Saving £500 each.
£849 per person.
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9 nights | from £849 |
Historic Towns and the Loreley Valley
10 days
Admire the architecture of Würzburg and Koblenz, explore medieval Karlstadt, visit Rüdesheim in the Rhine Gorge, bustling Cologne and Düsseldorf. You’ll be inspired by the stunning scenery and elegant surroundings while cruising on the beautiful MPS Da Vinci.
10 days from only £849 per person.
Saving £450 each.
£849 per person.
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9 nights | from £849 |
German & Swiss Rhine
10 days
This majestic cruise along the mighty River Rhine takes in three countries - Germany, France and Switzerland, and starts and ends in two historic and lively cities. With a wealth of fascinating visits along the way, from charming towns to vibrant cities, there's an endless list of sights to see and things to do, whilst in between you can relax as your ship sails through some of this majestic river's most stunning scenery.
10 days from only £899 per person.
Saving £260 each.
£899 per person.
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9 nights | from £899 |
Rhine Valley Explorer
10 days
This cruise allows you to drink in the scenery as you explore colourful villages, gothic churches, medieval towns and ancient castles, as well as discovering the legends of the Loreley Rock. Explore the mountain resort of Königswinter, the colourful half-timbered houses of Linz or the former Roman forts of Boppard and Mainz. After enjoying the views from the river, you can take the cable car from central Koblenz for a bird’s eye view of the beautiful Rhine. A great cruise to explore the best of the Rhine Valley.
10 days from only £899 per person.
Saving £240 each.
£899 per person.
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9 nights | from £899 |
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