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(156 reviews)When you book a river cruise with Great Rail Journeys you can depend on award-winning travel expertise, excellent customer service and a great overall experience, on a tour which takes in the highlights of each European river.
Travel in comfort, enjoying exceptional dining, elegant cabins and world-class hospitality. When you sail with us, your river cruise includes all meals, excursions, and a free drinks package with dinner every night of your cruise. Plus, our complimentary luggage service makes the journey stress-free.
A UK Tour Manager escorts you to and from the ship, while an onboard Cruise Manager is available 24/7 taking care of everything and assisting you with anything you may need. Browse our prestigious collection and discover your perfect Europe river cruise. We look forward to welcoming you aboard.
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Join us on an expert cruise along one of Europe's magnificent rivers.
Experience luxurious ships and incredible excursions with our cruise experts.
For 50 years we have been creating itineraries that take the hassle out of holidays. On a GRJ river cruise, you will be escorted by a Tour Manager from St Pancras to your ship, where a fantastic Cruise Director will be waiting to assist throughout your cruise.
Our holidays include an amazing selection of excursions that are all included in the price upfront - from guided tours with local guides to cultural experiences and entrance to magnificent attractions, unforgettable moments await!
Each of our exclusively chartered ships is staffed by a friendly and attentive crew who are committed to providing impeccable service. Enjoy excellent meals prepared by our onboard chefs using fresh, quality ingredients and savour the included drinks package.
Our luxurious chartered ships offer the ultimate river cruising experience, with elegant facilities and some of the largest cabins sailing Europe's rivers. Unwinding in the lounge or admiring the scenery from the sun deck - our ships offer unbeatable comfort.
As well as more than 82% of our customers saying they would travel with us again, we're also proud to have been honoured in recent years by the Times, Telegraph and Which - and were recognised in 2025 by the British Travel Awards.
Our river cruise holidays offer fantastic variety - with options to travel to your cruise by rail or plane, and Tour & Cruise packages combining epic rail journeys with a relaxing cruise, you can choose a holiday that works for you.
Enjoy hassle-free travel with our complimentary luggage service, unique to GRJ. See multiple locations and only unpack once when you sail with us. With our door-to-cabin luggage service, your case will be waiting for you aboard our ship and returned home when your cruise ends.
We're here to help you have the best holiday possible, and, to give you greater flexibility, there are a number of ways you can join our river cruises. Choose between travelling to our exclusive cruise ships by rail or air, or extend your trip by experiencing iconic rail journeys on an escorted tour.
With elegant cabins, five-star service and exquisite dining, everything is taken care of on our fleet of hand-picked ships.
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As you sit back and relax in your cabin or on the sundeck, take in the beautiful riverside scenery along the Rhine as fairytale castles and hillside vineyards pass by.
On a tour of the famed Port wine route, there's no better way to savour the region's rich, distinctive flavours than during a delicious tasting of its renowned port varieties.
Wandering through the watercolour scenes of wisteria and Japanese bridges at Monet's Garden, you step into the very setting where he painted his famous water lilies.
Discover the romance of riverside villages throughout the seasons, from the golden hues of autumn to the twinkling lights of festive Christmas markets.
Start planning your next holiday bursting with special moments. Choose and select the brochures you'd like to order and you'll receive your selection by post within a few days.
