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River Cruising

River cruises combine the conveniences of ocean travel, but with a smaller crowd and a much slower pace. Offering the chance to combine numerous city breaks into one holiday, you can enjoy exploring a new destination each day after sailing through the night in serene comfort.

River cruise ships can sail further into the ports and inner-depths of the city, cutting travel time down for your itinerary and allowing you to explore freely. You’ll get more opportunities to immerse yourself in culture and atmosphere with a river cruise than you would anywhere else. Check out our tips and guides, such as the best Douro river cruises, to ensure you get the best.

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Eight ways a Douro River cruise might surprise you
Eight ways a Douro River cruise might surprise you
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Are Riviera Travel’s Danube cruises worth it?
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River cruise reality check: 10 common myths, dispelled
River cruise reality check: 10 common myths, dispelled
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January 2026 • 6 min read
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Everything you need to know about Riviera Travel
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TUI's got the hots for winter with up to £300 off your dream river cruise
A TUI River Cruise is your key to experiencing the Nile like never before – there’s never been a better time to book, with an exclusive up to £300 off winter Nile sailings
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Sail Egypt with a saving
Sail Egypt with a saving
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Why the River Rhone should be your next river cruise
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First look at TUI River Cruises’ new ship, TUI Ria
First look at TUI River Cruises’ new ship, TUI Ria
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Interview: ‘We missed our ship – but would go again!’
Interview: ‘We missed our ship – but would go again!’
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How to find the right themed cruise for you
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Choose a combined river cruise for further exploration
Choose a combined river cruise for further exploration
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River cruise your way… and save £250 per booking
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January 2024 • 3 min read
First time cruise heaven
First time cruise heaven
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Feeling festive on the river with TUI River Cruises
Feeling festive on the river with TUI River Cruises
Visit the heart of Europe for the best festive markets in the continent, with flights included from across the UK
November 2023 • 3 min read
Exploring the Danube on Europe's biggest river ship
Exploring the Danube on Europe's biggest river ship
AmaMagna promises the ultimate Danube river cruise, but does it deliver?
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Save £300 per booking on a river cruise next summer*
Save £300 per booking on a river cruise next summer*
Spread payments with direct debit**
October 2023 • 3 min read
This Viking cruise brings you the ultimate Christmas cheer on the Seine
This Viking cruise brings you the ultimate Christmas cheer on the Seine
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All you need to know about themed cruises with Avalon Waterways
All you need to know about themed cruises with Avalon Waterways
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