Award-winning cruising

We’ve been nominated for a string of awards, all in our first year of sailing. We finished runner-up in the News UK awards, and were shortlisted for favourite River Cruise Line and Best River Cruise Line at the 2022 Wave Awards. Now in our second year we are delighted to announce that we won Best River Cruise Line at the 2023 Wave Awards. And more recently we won Best for first time cruisers and Best value for money at the Cruise Critics Editors Choice Awards.

Premium quality, great value

Think of our ships as floating, modern hotels that will transport you from world famous cities to under-the-radar-towns - sometimes dropping in on more than one destination a day. You won't be short on home-comforts, plus there'll be multiple restaurants and lounges for wining and dining. The outdoor space is in good supply, so you can take it all in from top deck. And you can expect Full Board Plus basis as a minimum on our ships, so breakfast, lunch and dinner are included, as well as selected drinks at mealtimes.

Lots of variety

With five ships, over 30 itineraries and counting, durations between three and 15 nights, plus more destinations than you can shake a stick at, finding your perfect river cruise is a piece of cake. Our ships glide along some of Europe’s leading waterways, including the Rhine, the Danube and from May 2025 the Douro. And you’ll pass everything from big-hitting cities like Cologne and Budapest to tiny towns and picturesque villages. And from November 2024 you can now sail the Nile and enjoy an amazing cruise experience in Luxor.

First class service

All of our ships have an intimate feel, with a maximum 155 guests on board at any one time, and one crew member to every four guests, so you’ll be on first-name terms in no time. There’s a dedicated cruise experience manager on every sailing, too, who’ll be happy to help with tips and information on things like shore experiences. And you can chat to our TUI River Cruise Travel Experts before you go, if you need any help or info.

Choice of bars & restaurants

It's all about choice with TUI River Cruises. Our ships double up on restaurants and bars, and there are no set dining times either, so you can sit down to eat at a time that suits you.

All of our cruises are on a Full Board Plus basis, so dining at our two restaurants and a selection of drinks at mealtimes come as standard. The tipples on offer include hand-picked wines from the local region at dinnertime. A swanky six-course gala dinner's included on cruises of five nights or more. And if you fancy having all your drinks thrown into the mix, there's an All Inclusive drinks package available - you can upgrade when you book or once you're onboard.

Our new ship TUl Al Horeya is All Inclusive as standard.

Onboard entertainment

Day or night, we've got heaps to do onboard our ships. Daytime activities include the likes of cornhole and yoga, and you can play minigolf on the top deck, too. Come the evenings, you can expect entertainment in the shape of resident musicians, comedians and local guest acts, plus more low-key activities like interactive quizzes.

And now and then we'll throw something totally different into the mix - like a silent disco, or stargazing from the top deck.

Easy exploring

We've got a range of shore experiences to choose from, with everything from guided city tours to wine-tasting sessions on the cards. And if you prefer to explore at your own pace, you can do that, too. Most of our ports are in the heart of the destination, so you can hop off and sightsee at your leisure. Plus, if you book one of our new Nile cruises for next winter, two excursions are included in the price.