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European River Cruises

River cruising is a great holiday choice if you want to experience the essence of each destination you visit from the comfort of your floating hotel. And you can expect each of our escorted cruises to be wonderfully relaxing, whilst also immersing you in different cultures.

From private concerts to city tours conducted by local guides, we breathe life into the cities, towns and surrounding countryside of Europe's most famous waterways.

But It's not all about excursions and activities. Leisure time to unwind is key to a really pleasurable river cruise and our fleet is specifically designed to make this possible.

Expertly-crafted menus, exceptional service and panoramic surroundings are the order of the day, with skilful staff serving up locally-inspired dishes cooked by some of the finest ship chefs in Europe.

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Christmas Markets of the Rhine
4.5 stars(54 reviews)
2023Dec
5 days from
£945 pp
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  • DestinationGermany
  • Starts / EndsSt Pancras International
  • AccommodationCruise
  • TransportRail, Cruise
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8 days from
£1,795
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  • DestinationBelgium, The Netherlands
  • Starts / EndsSt Pancras International
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  • TransportRail, Cruise
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Rhine Gorge
River Cruise
Save up to £300pp
4.3 stars(108 reviews)
2024MayJunJulSepOct
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£1,995 pp
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  • DestinationFrance, Germany, The Netherlands
  • Starts / EndsSt Pancras International
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Pfalzgrafenstein Castle
River Cruise
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4.8 stars(28 reviews)
2024JunJulSep
8 days from
£2,295 pp
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  • DestinationFrance, Germany, The Netherlands
  • Starts / EndsSt Pancras International
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Budapest
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4.5 stars(22 reviews)
2024JunJulAug
8 days from
£2,595 pp £2,345 pp
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  • DestinationAustria, Germany, Hungary, Slovakia
  • Starts / EndsLondon Heathrow
  • AccommodationCruise
  • TransportFlight, Cruise
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Schonbrunn Palace Gardens, Vienna
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4.7 stars(9 reviews)
2024JunJulAug
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£2,595 pp £2,345 pp
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  • DestinationAustria, Germany, Hungary, Slovakia
  • Starts / EndsLondon Heathrow
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7 days from
£2,195
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  • DestinationFrance
  • Starts / EndsSt Pancras International
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Salzburg
River Cruise
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4.2 stars(64 reviews)
2024JunJulAug
11 days from
£2,895 pp
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  • DestinationAustria, Germany, Hungary, Slovakia
  • Starts / EndsSt Pancras International
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  • TransportRail, Cruise
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Glacier Express
River Cruise
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4.5 stars(31 reviews)
2024MayJunJulAugSepOct
12 days from
£3,195 pp
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  • DestinationGermany, Switzerland
  • Starts / EndsSt Pancras International
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11 days from
£3,395
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  • DestinationGermany, Switzerland
  • Starts / EndsSt Pancras International
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Save up to £300pp
13 days from
£3,395
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  • DestinationAustria, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Slovakia
  • Starts / EndsSt Pancras International
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Lisbon
River Cruise
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4.5 stars(19 reviews)
2024JunJulSep
11 days from
£3,395 pp £3,095 pp
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  • DestinationPortugal, Spain
  • Starts / EndsLondon Gatwick
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  • TransportFlight, Cruise
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Our customers love our European River Cruises tours
Delights of the Danube
20/Sep
G Harvey
5 stars
“Excellent!
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Delights of the Danube
20/Sep
Christine Jordan
5 stars
“Lovely ship and crew. Very comfortable cabins and quiet when travelling.Many knowledgeable local guides at each stop.
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Glacier Express & The Majestic Rhine
19/Sep
Jennifer Vowles
5 stars
“Our holiday was amazing made all the better with the help of Stephen , brilliant at keeping everyone informed and in the right place on time , especially helping with the less ambled people with getting luggage on and off trains and making sure everyone was ok and happy , can’t praise him enough ,, thanks Steve
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The Majestic Rhine
18/Sep
R Keen
5 stars
“On the boat the food & service was excellent.
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The Majestic Rhine (Fly and Cruise)
18/Sep
Mr Chopra
5 stars
“Well organised, good food & fantastic staff
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Mont Blanc Express and Rhône Cruise
12/Sep
Michael Ellis
5 stars
“First accommodation in hotel and on board ship,staff on the ship where exceptionally helpful and attended to all we ask of them. Mr. M Ellis.
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The Classic Blue Danube
30/Aug
Wendy Cotton
5 stars
“Fantastic holiday. Food excellent, service excellent and Rob the cruise director went above and beyond to make our holiday the lovely experience it was
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The Classic Blue Danube
26/Aug
CHRIS DUNN
5 stars
“The whole experience
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Glacier Express & The Romantic Rhine
12/Aug
Archie Westwood
5 stars
“A great relaxing and interesting tour, with excellent food, accommodation and service throughout. The scenery from the Glacier Express was stunning.
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The joy of cruising

One of the biggest stars of any great cruise holiday is often the river itself. Charming banks lined by beautiful scenery, the gentle lull of calm waters and the wonderful variety of sights to see all make the simple act of sailing down the river an experience to remember.

Our cruises are designed to bring the best out of each waterway. With little to no vibration from the engine below, our cruises gently drift down the river, allowing for sumptuous views from the sun deck, the restaurant and the cabins on board. Sailing the most scenic stretches in the daytime also means that our passengers can witness some spectacular sights such as the Rhine Gorge, the Wachau Valley and the Danube Bend by sunset.

Daytime cruising

On certain days, itineraries will feature segments of daytime cruising, revealing the true and often breathtaking beauty of some of Europe's finest waterways

Enjoy the sunlit scenery from all areas of the ship, in the cabins, the restaurant and the bar thanks to the specially designed panoramic windows

One-way cruising

Each Great Rail Journeys chartered cruise travels only one way up the river, meaning that none of our ships cover the same ground twice;

Every day brings new and exciting sights to see.

 

Luxury cruising

Our ships sail at a leisurely pace, allowing you to take in the best that Europe's waterways have to offer.

The gentle pace is perfect for kicking back and relaxing as you're lulled the peaceful sounds of lapping water

Guest Speakers

Our guest speakers are renowned within their fields, some have even appeared on television, while others have written books and academic articles.

 

Cruise commentary

Our engaging and informed Cruise Directors often provide their own commentary on important parts of the river, revealing hidden history and natural wonders.

Local guides

You are in safe hands with our carefully selected local guides, who speak excellent English and use personal headsets - no matter where you in the group, you will always be able to hear every word