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Rejoice in river cruising

Discover the beauty that river cruising has to offer

Published on 04 Oct 2018


With intriguing destinations, unspoilt pastoral landscapes and an intimate onboard experience, river cruising has a great deal to offer. Unlike ocean cruising, river cruise ships are small and benefit from high staff-to-guest ratios. They can traverse continents via an astonishing number of waterways and dock right in the heart of their destinations. You’ll spend every single day visiting a new port of call or enjoying scenic cruising with so much to witness along the banks of the Rhine River, the delightful Danube River, the intriguing Irrawaddy River or the mighty Mekong River. With river cruising, the choice is yours! 

ROL Cruise team member Georgia shared her river cruise experience with us, “After going on several cruises, ocean and river, river wins my vote! The entire journey, from embarkation to disembarkation, was a breeze. Each morning, you wake in the heart of each port of call and sometimes the biggest attractions are just a five-minute walk away. The cruise line also brought the destination alive onboard, with local entertainment, cuisine and wine inspired by the region we were visiting. My experience was flawless and something I will definitely do again soon.” 

Choose a river cruise line that suits you

APT Cruising

River cruising at its best

A river cruise with APT Cruising is the most relaxing and stylish way to discover the delights along the world’s greatest waterways. Enjoy ever-changing views, fine dining and stylish surroundings onboard your beautiful river cruise ship. Ashore, you’ll enjoy carefully crafted excursions led by expert local guides who share their insider perspective.

Emerald Cruises

A journey of exceptional value

An Emerald Cruises voyage takes you on an unforgettable journey across some of the world’s most enchanting rivers. From culture-rich cities to world-famous wine regions, Emerald Cruises represents a new chapter in the world of river cruising. Your return flights from a selection of UK airports, including transfers between the airport and the ship, are included in the price, so all you have to do is get to the airport on time. 

Scenic River Cruises

Europe’s most luxurious river cruise line

What you may expect from a 5-star river cruise is taken to a whole new level with Scenic River Cruises. Even the luxuries you would expect to pay extra for are included from the moment you step on board. With state-of-the-art Space-Ships, 5-star luxury is offered across everything; from your luggage unpacked by your personal butler, to a choice of gourmet meals across a range of onboard dining venues. 

Uniworld River Cruises

Discover the beauty of boutique river cruising

Voted the number one river cruise line at the 2018 Travel & Leisure World’s Best Awards, award-winning Uniworld River Cruises offers itineraries in spectacular destinations throughout Europe, Russia and Asia. The company’s European fleet features luxurious ships with an average capacity of 130 guests, the highest staff-to-guest ratio in the river cruise industry, enticing shore excursions, world-class gourmet cuisine, impeccable hospitality and numerous other all-inclusive benefits. 

Wendy Wu Tours

Experience the extraordinary

Wendy Wu Tours’ aim is to provide you with truly inspirational travel experiences. Taking care of all aspects of your holiday to make your Wendy Wu Tours experience as enjoyable and memorable as possible. Wendy Wu Tours’ hand-picked national escorts and local guides know every corner of Asia and are renowned for their exceptional level of service. You can rest assured that their local knowledge and expertise on the ground is second to none.

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