River Cruises

48 tours from £549pp

Set sail along some of Europe’s most stunning rivers as you sit back, relax and let incredible destinations come to you on one of our fantastic River Cruises.

From the Danube to the Rhine, meander through breathtaking valleys as we cruise through to amazing locations. Enjoy majestic cities such as Budapest and Cologne, to quaint towns and villages such as Koblenz and Rüdesheim, you can even see the very best of Holland in bloom as we make our way through the waterways of the Dutch Bulbfields and Amsterdam.

Whatever it is that floats your boat, we’re sure to have the perfect river cruising experience for you.

Combine an enchanting cruise along the elegant Rhine with visits to the magical Christmas markets of Cologne and Koblenz.

  • 3 nights cruise on a full-board basis
  • Welcome drink and Captain’s Gala Dinner
  • Services of a Cruise Manager and Cruise Director
  • Local joining points

Departures:

  • 2023
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Romantic Danube Cruise plus the Splendours of the Austrian Tyrol
Save up to £250 per person on your river cruise
The Signature Collection The Signature Collection

Combine the breathtaking cities and towns dotted along the beautiful Danube with the picturesque Austrian Tyrol on this fantastic cruise.

  • 7 nights cruising with full board
  • 6 nights hotel with continental breakfast and 4 evening meals
  • Services of a Cruise Manager & Director
  • Local joining points

Departures:

  • 2023
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Get into the festive spirit early as we cruise along the Rhine, with ports of call at iconic cities and magical Christmas markets.

  • 4 nights cruise on a full-board basis
  • Welcome drink and Captain’s Gala Dinner
  • Services of a Cruise Manager and Cruise Director
  • Local joining points

Departures:

  • 2023
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Start the New Year in style with a discovery of the spectacular destinations that line the banks of the Rhine on this magical cruise.

  • 1 night hotel with continental breakfast
  • 5 nights cruise on a full-board basis
  • Welcome drink and Captain’s Gala Dinner
  • New Year's Eve Gala Dinner
  • Services of a Cruise Manager and Cruise Director
  • Local joining points

Departures:

  • 2023
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Delightful Holland and Dutch Bulbfields
Save up to £50 per person on your river cruise
The Signature Collection The Signature Collection

Meander through the picture-perfect canals of Holland on this 5-day cruise, taking in Keukenhof Gardens, Nijmegen and Rotterdam.

  • 4 nights cruising on a full-board basis
  • Welcome drink and Captain's Gala Dinner
  • Complimentary tea, coffee and Wi-Fi
  • Services of a Cruise Manager & Director
  • Local joining points

Departures:

  • 2024
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Cruise the Danube to Vienna and Budapest
Save up to £150 per person on your river cruise
The Signature Collection The Signature Collection

Take in the destinations that line the riverbanks of the majestic Danube on this remarkable journey through the heart of Europe.

  • 7 nights cruising on a full-board basis
  • 6 nights hotel with continental breakfast and 4 evening meals
  • Welcome drink and Captain's Gala Dinner
  • Complimentary tea, coffee and Wi-Fi
  • Services of a Cruise Manager and Director
  • Local joining points

Departures:

  • 2024
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Charm of the Rhine –  Strasbourg, Rüdesheim and Cologne
Save up to £250 per person on your river cruise
The Signature Collection The Signature Collection

Take in medieval castles, chocolate-box towns and lush vineyards as we set sail from the Middle Rhine to Amsterdam on this idyllic river cruise.

  • 7 nights cruising with full board
  • 2 nights hotel with continental breakfast
  • Afternoon tea or coffee and cake and late evening snack
  • Welcome drink and Captain’s Gala Dinner
  • Complimentary tea and coffee
  • Services of a Cruise Manager and Director
  • Local joining points

Departures:

  • 2023
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Make this Christmas the most memorable one yet with a festive cruise along the majestic Rhine, visiting Boppard, Koblenz, and more.

  • 6 nights cruise on a full-board basis
  • Welcome drink and Captain’s Gala Dinner
  • Services of a Cruise Manager and Cruise Director
  • A traditional Christmas lunch
  • Local joining points

Departures:

  • 2023
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Spectacular Switzerland and the Mighty Rhine – Lucerne, Strasbourg, Rüdesheim and Cologne
Save up to £150 per person on your river cruise
The Signature Collection The Signature Collection

Taking in the incredible sights and stunning scenery of four countries, the best of the majestic Rhine awaits on this idyllic river cruise.

  • 7 nights cruising with full board
  • 2 nights hotel with continental breakfast
  • Welcome drink and Captain’s Gala Dinner
  • Afternoon tea/coffee and cake and late evening snack
  • Complimentary tea and coffee
  • Services of a Cruise Manager and Director
  • Local joining points

Departures:

  • 2023
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Treasures along the Rhine and Moselle
Save up to £100 per person on your river cruise
The Signature Collection The Signature Collection

Set sail on an awe-inspiring cruise down the Rhine towards the Moselle, uncovering the delights of Germany’s remarkable cities along the way.

  • 8 nights cruising on a full-board basis
  • 1 night hotel on bed and breakfast basis
  • Welcome drink and Captain's Gala Dinner
  • Complimentary tea, coffee and Wi-Fi
  • Services of a Cruise Manager and Director
  • Local joining points

Departures:

  • 2024
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Dutch Bulbfields Cruise
Save up to £40 per person on your river cruise
The Signature Collection The Signature Collection

Enjoy an idyllic journey along the Dutch Waterways taking in Rotterdam and Zaandam, before exploring the beautiful Keukenhof Gardens.

  • 3 nights cruising on a full-board basis
  • Welcome drink and Captain's Gala Dinner
  • Services of a Cruise Manager and Director
  • Local joining points

Departures:

  • 2024
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Dive into the beauty and history of Northern France’s most iconic river as we set sail on a spectacular cruise from Paris to Honfleur.

  • 6 nights full board cruise
  • Drinks included with meals and at the bar (excluding premium drinks)
  • Gala dinner and evening entertainment
  • Welcome drink
  • Convenient local joining points

Departures:

  • 2023
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  • 2024
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Discover the authentic Provence from a unique perspective as we cruise from Lyon through one of the most beautiful regions of France.

  • 5 nights full board cruise
  • Drinks included with meals and at the bar
  • 3 nights hotel accommodation with continental breakfast
  • Porterage at the hotel
  • Convenient local joining points

Departures:

  • 2023
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Mighty Rhine to Switzerland
Save up to £100 per person on your river cruise
The Signature Collection The Signature Collection

Taking in iconic destinations in Germany, France and Switzerland, this cruise along the mighty Rhine will be one to remember.

  • 7 nights cruising on a full-board basis
  • 1 night hotel
  • Welcome drink and Captain's Gala Dinner
  • Complimentary tea, coffee and Wi-Fi
  • Services of a Cruise Manager and Director
  • Local joining points

Departures:

  • 2024
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Soak up the beautiful rolling landscapes of the Bordeaux wine region on this wonderful river cruise along the River Garonne.

  • 5 nights full board cruise
  • All drinks on board included except premium drinks
  • Gala dinner and evening
  • Welcome cocktail
  • Regular evening entertainment
  • 3 nights hotel with continental breakfast

Departures:

  • 2023
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  • 2024
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Cologne and the Rhine Valley Christmas Markets Cruise – MS Serenade 1
Save up to £50 per person on your river cruise
The Signature Collection The Signature Collection

Get into the festive spirit early as we cruise along this mighty Rhine on this memorable tour, visiting Rüdesheim, Cologne and Koblenz.

  • 4 nights cruising on a full-board basis
  • Welcome drink and Captain's Gala Dinner
  • Complimentary tea, coffee and Wi-Fi
  • Services of a Cruise Manager and Cruise Director
  • Local joining points

Departures:

  • 2024
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Embark on a cruise along the River Rhine, journeying through an incredible diversity of landscapes, cultures and stories.

  • 5 nights full board cruise
  • 3 nights hotel with continental breakfast
  • Drinks included with meals and at the bar
  • Porterage at the hotel
  • Convenient local joining points

Departures:

  • 2024
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Amsterdam and Legends of the Rhine – Cologne, Koblenz and Strasbourg
Save up to £150 per person on your river cruise
The Signature Collection The Signature Collection

Embark on a spectacular cruise along the most famous stretches of the Rhine, with highlights including Arnhem, Cologne, Strasbourg.

  • 7 nights cruising with full board
  • 1 night hotel with continental breakfast
  • Cruise welcome drink
  • Captain’s Gala Dinner
  • Complimentary tea and coffee
  • Services of a Cruise Manager and Director
  • Local joining points

Departures:

  • 2023
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Autumn Highlights along the Rhine and Moselle
Save up to £100 per person on your river cruise
The Signature Collection The Signature Collection

Meander through the stunning Rhine and Moselle valleys as sensational destinations including Cochem, Koblenz and Cologne come to you.

  • 7 nights cruising on a full-board basis
  • 1 nights hotel with continental breakfast
  • Welcome drink and Captain's Gala Dinner
  • Complimentary tea, coffee and Wi-Fi
  • Services of a Cruise Manager and Director
  • Local joining points

Departures:

  • 2024
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Delights of the Rhine to the Danube
Save up to £150 per person on your river cruise
The Signature Collection The Signature Collection

Uncover the spectacular scenery and incredible sights of three rivers – the Rhine, Main, and famous ‘Blue Danube’ – on this river cruise.

  • 11 nights cruising on a full-board basis
  • 2 nights hotel with continental breakfast
  • Welcome drink and Captain's Gala Dinner
  • Complimentary tea, coffee and Wi-Fi
  • Services of a Cruise Manager and Director
  • Local joining points

Departures:

  • 2024
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New Year Cruise on the Romantic Rhine – MS Serenade 1
Save up to £100 per person on your river cruise
The Signature Collection The Signature Collection

Make this New Year the best one yet with a memorable cruise aboard the MS Serenade 1, enjoying visits to Cologne, Koblenz and more.

  • 5 nights cruising on a full-board basis
  • 1 night hotel
  • Welcome drink and Captain's Gala Dinner
  • Complimentary tea, coffee and Wi-Fi
  • Services of a Cruise Manager and Cruise Director
  • Local joining points

Departures:

  • 2024
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Rhine Valley Christmas Celebration Cruise – MS Serenade 1
Save up to £100 per person on your river cruise
The Signature Collection The Signature Collection

Make treasured memories this Christmas and join us on a wonderful cruise along the majestic Rhine, with visits to Cologne, Boppard and more.

  • 6 nights cruising on a full-board basis
  • Welcome drink and Captain's Gala Dinner
  • Complimentary tea, coffee and Wi-Fi
  • Services of a Cruise Manager and Cruise Director
  • Local joining points

Departures:

  • 2024
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Festive Cheer and Rhine Valley Christmas Markets Cruise – MS Serenade 1
Save up to £40 per person on your river cruise
The Signature Collection The Signature Collection

Set sail on a magical festive cruise as you meander along the idyllic waters of the Rhine and explore Europe's magical Christmas markets.

  • 3 nights cruising on a full-board basis
  • Welcome drink and Captain's Gala Dinner
  • Complimentary tea, coffee and Wi-Fi
  • Services of a Cruise Manager and Director
  • Local joining points

Departures:

  • 2024
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