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River Cruises

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Why choose a river cruise

River cruises are a unique and relaxing way to discover the most beautiful cities at an unhurried pace. Forget about the rush of an ocean cruise holiday - onboard your river cruise vessel, you will have time to relax, unwind and do as you please.

Wake up to a new destination every day and unpack once. Enjoy luxurious accommodation, fine dining and first-class service onboard small, intimate ships. Cruise into the heart of historic cities, where you will gaze upon stunning architecture and medieval castles.  Explore fascinating itineraries, take part in daily excursions and learn about local cultures at every stop.

We bring you all the latest river cruise deals from the world’s leading river cruise liners. With packages to suit a range of needs and budgets, Barrhead Travel has options for everyone.

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WHAT TO EXPECT ON YOUR RIVER CRUISE HOLIDAY
THE PERFECT HOLIDAY

A river cruise is a unique and relaxing way to discover the most beautiful cities at a slow pace. Onboard a river cruise ship, you will have time to do as you please. Wake up to a new destination every day and unpack once.

Enjoy fine dining and first-class service onboard small and intimate ships. Cruise to the heart of historic cities, where you will gaze upon stunning architecture and medieval castles. Explore fascinating itineraries, take part in daily excursions, and learn about local cultures at every stop.

Travelling to your ship

Flights are available from a wide range of regional airports and are included in most cruise fares, airport transfers are also provided to and from the ship. We understand that some people prefer not to fly, therefore you can choose a no-fly option and travel to your ship by rail from a choice of regional train stations, enjoying some beautiful countryside scenery along the way.

Mouth-watering Cuisine

Dining is an important part of your cruise experience where you'll be guaranteed the most memorable moments in beautiful surroundings. Highly trained chefs will prepare delicious dishes using ingredients from the local region through which you are travelling.

Accommodation

Cruise in style with the perfect room with a view. Your cabin or suite will be spacious and comfortable, most with spectacular river views. All cabins and suites will have en-suite bathrooms. Whichever cabin type you choose, we can promise you it will be the perfect place to relax after a full day of exploring.

Unforgettable Experiences

One thing guaranteed on a River Cruise holiday is inspiring days ashore. On most River Cruises, at least one complimentary shore excursion per port will be included within your cruise fare. Shore excursions on River Cruises are cultural and educational, and you’ll be taken to the very heart of the amazing towns and cities you will visit.

CHOICE OF RIVER CRUISE LINES
Emerald Waterways River Cruises with Barrhead Travel - Emerald Sky
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Emerald Cruises

Book a river cruise with Emerald Cruises and all your delicious meals, wonderful onshore experiences, plus travel and transfers within Europe are included in the price of your cruise.

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Scenic Luxury River Cruises & Tours
Scenic River Cruises

Scenic's award-winning European river cruises offer a truly all-inclusive experience, with just about everything included in your cruise fare.

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AmaWaterways River Cruises

We feel some of the best experiences can be had from being spontaneous, and if you book an award-winning AmaWaterways river cruise, not only will you create some wonderful memories, but you’ll enjoy some fantastic fares.

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Worldwide Destinations
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises

For nearly 40 years, Uniworld river cruises have taken guests to some of the most spectacular river destinations in Europe, Russia, India, Vietnam, Cambodia, China and Egypt.

Riviera Travel River Cruises
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Riviera Travel River Cruises

Riviera Travel River Cruises offer 15 carefully crafted itineraries along the Dutch waterways, Rhine, Moselle, Main, Danube, Douro, Seine and the Rhone.

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Worldwide
APT River Cruises

Delivering a range of enhancements designed exclusively for APT guests, our Luxury Cruises are the finest way to explore Europe and beyond.

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Worldwide River Cruises
Avalon Waterways

Avalon cruises are perfect for solo travellers. Spacious yet intimate, their ships cater to your every mood, from the comfy sofas and spectacular views of the Club Lounge to the private sanctuary of your luxurious stateroom.

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TUI River Cruises

Explore the best of Europe big cities and hidden gems on-board a TUI River Cruise. All three TUI ships are adults only and with a maximum of 155 guests onboard, it will never feel crowded, but always comfortable.

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Casual & stylish river cruises
A-ROSA River Cruises

Make yourself at home on any of A-ROSA’s splendid fleet of European river cruisers.

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