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Idyllic journeys through some of Europe's most famous and inspiring landscapes may be enough to tempt you, but there are many more reasons to let Great Rail Journeys take care of your cruise holiday. Our ships and barges have been hand-selected to offer the highest quality experience in a relaxing and exceptionally comfortable environment, accompanied by fine food and panoramic views.

Excursions are all included in the price to ensure you get the most out of your trip. Not only that, but you also get the kind of reassurance that only comes with selecting an experienced holiday operator who will make sure that every aspect of your cruise is a joy.

Whether you arrive at your cruise's starting destination by flight or rail, we're with you all the way. There are lots of ways our river cruises can suit you, including extending your tour with an iconic rail journey, or choose a barge cruise if you prefer a more intimate experience than on our larger ships.

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The Classic Blue Danube

2/Jul

christine harman

“Beautiful Boat and Cabin, staff and food excellent. Cruise Manager could not have been better.

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The Romantic Rhine

2/Jul

“We've been with GRJ now for many years. Last year with GRJ we enjoyed The Douro, this year we did The Rhine. It was absolutely brilliant, a great atmosphere on board with good organisational skills displayed by Lucy, the Cruise Director, and Andrew, the Tour Manager. The ship, officers and crew, were excellent. We had a problem at Eurostar Security in Paris coming home but Stephen, the homeward bound Tour Manager, was first class in helping to overcome the matter. Eurostar Security lost a suitcase off the conveyor belt and initially for 10 minutes did not show must interest then Stephen stepped in and as a result it was soon found, well done Stephen.

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Delights of the Danube

30/Jun

Trevor Horn

“A fantastic holiday and a thanks to all concerned involved in organising and making it a great experience a special thanks to Rob the tour rep who was fantastic

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Glacier Express & The Majestic Rhine

30/Jun

CJB

“A wonderful experience that was greater than our expectations.

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Provence and The Elegant Rhône

29/Jun

John Wheeler

“Fascinating, historical and warm!

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Imperial Cities & Delights of the Danube

27/Jun

Customer

“Lovely holiday that met all expectations.

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Waterways of Alsace and Lorraine

27/Jun

Mrs P Graves

“An excellent trip the food was particularly good .All staff helpful and friendly . Our tour managers were very good under at times difficult circumstances thank you to both.We look forward to our next GRJ hoiliday.

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Grand Alpine Explorer & Delights of the Danube

26/Jun

val horsfall

“A very interesting scenic holiday with lots to see and explore ,enjoying good food and wine ,and entertainment .

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The Majestic Rhine

25/Jun

Sally Wood

“The cruise was magnificent from the pretty villages and castles to the wonderful view. The crew, staff and amazing food made this a truly luxurious experience.

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River cruising is a great holiday choice if you want to distil the real essence of each destination you visit from the comfort of your floating hotel. And with Great Rail Journeys, you can expect each of our cruises, as well as our fantastic team, to go above and beyond. We'll make sure you have a wonderfully relaxing cruise experience. But how exactly do we make this happen?

Take it easy, you'll be looked after from start to finish

From when you book until the journey home, we'll be right beside you making sure your cruise goes without a hitch. Be reassured by the expert knowledge of our Travel Specialists, enjoy the company and composed nature of your Tour Manager, and get inspired by your on board Cruise Director. We can even arrange luggage transfers directly to and from your home.

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.

Your holiday, your way

We know that one size fits all doesn't work for holidays. When you cruise with Great Rail Journeys, you can make the most of a whole host of personalised options. If it's easier to fly, no problem! Fancy extending your holiday with a pre-cruise tour? Just let us know. Or perhaps you don't want to decide all your plans until you're on board. Excursions are included in the price, but you can explore independently if you like or simply relax on board.

We've also included a choice of sightseeing tours so you can pick the pace best suited to you.

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Take it easy, you'll be looked after from start to finish

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