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Who is Alex Leete? A passion for travel and over 15 years' experience in the industry encouraged me to set up Global River Cruising, our own family run company. Over the last few years we have been on as many river cruises, ships and seen as many destinations as we possibly can so we can rightfully call ourselves "experts". As independent specialists we work hard to find the perfect river cruise for our clients - at the very best prices too!

The ultimate packing guide for your river cruise holiday

Packing is one of the worst parts of the holiday, as well as unpacking when you get back home. Having a comprehensive packing list makes it so much easier, especially when you are about to embark on one of our last minute river cruise deals.

Fully experience the wonders of the Mekong on a river cruise

The Mekong river flows a total of 2,700 miles from China through South East Asia into the South China Sea in Vietnam. The 12th longest river in the world, it flows through six countries, and is the food source of millions along the way.

Keeping fit has never been easier on river cruises!

River cruise lines, just like ocean cruisers, are offering more activities for adventure-minded travellers. The changes help river cruises appeal to the more independent and fitness-conscious passengers, with cruise itineraries becoming more diverse and active.

Why you should choose a river cruise as your next big holiday

Europe is a great destination for a holiday, and is so easily accessible from the UK, either by plane, boat, car or train. Whether you are visiting the continent for the first time or have been many times, a river cruise is a great choice for your next big holiday in Europe!

Travel + Leisure magazine unveils its river cruise winners

Travel + Leisure magazine has unveiled its annual World’s Best Awards for 2016, with many of the winners of the Best River Cruise Lines category being familiar names to Global River Cruising.

Questions to help you prepare for your river cruise

When preparing to go on your holiday, you always need to plan ahead, for what you need to take, the places to visit and so on. On a river cruise, your itinerary is planned out for you, but there are still some questions to ask yourself to help prepare before you go.

Tick off a river cruise in Russia from your bucket list

Russia has much to offer on a river cruise holiday, from magnificent cities to museums, historical towns, and beautiful views along the waterways. Book one of our fantastic river cruises in Russia to experience the brilliant culture the country has to offer.

Scenic river tours to be aimed at younger travellers

River cruise company Scenic is making steps to reach out to the younger demographic and more active travellers for their river cruises through Europe, including launching an ultra-luxury yacht for 2018.

Top tips for a Seine river cruise

France’s second longest river, the Seine, flows more than 480 miles from Burgundy, through Paris and Normandy before joining the English Channel at Le Havre. A Seine river cruise is one of the best travel experiences to have in Europe and there is something for everyone.

More river cruises are offering biking excursions

It has been a popular activity for cruise itineraries for a few years now, but even more cruise lines are offering the chance to take a biking excursion while on your cruise, with a series of cycling programmes suitable for all skill levels.

Amazing river cruises to experience once in your life

River cruises are a great way to have a mini adventure, and the best part is you don’t need to plan it out yourself. The perfectly tailored itineraries will mean you won’t miss out on anything, and if you want to explore yourself, you can check out some of our guides to find out the […]

River cruising is growing fast in the travel industry

Luxury river cruises are becoming increasingly popular in Europe. In the last five years, traditional big ship cruising enjoyed an annual increase of guests of 5%. At Global River Cruising we have some of the best river cruises you can take in Europe – and further afield – on the most luxurious ships you can […]

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