Family River Cruises: A Fun and Memorable Time For Young & Old

With a range of activities both on land and on the ship, there is something to suit all ages and interests. Whether it’s exploring ancient castles along the riverbanks, taking part in cooking classes on the ship, or going for a leisurely cycling tour through charming towns, there is no shortage of fun and engaging experiences for the whole family to enjoy.

Navigating the Magic of Christmas and New Year River Cruises

The festive season is a time of wonder and joy, and what better way to immerse yourself in the holiday spirit than with a Christmas or New Year river cruise?

At Global River Cruising, we understand the unique allure of these cruises and are here to guide you in choosing the perfect festive getaway.

Introducing New Super Ships From Uniworld For 2024 & 2025

We couldn’t be more excited to introduce you to the newest members of Uniworld’s fleet the S.S. Victoria, which will set sail in 2024, and the S.S. Elisabeth, which will follow in 2025.

These sister ships are a matched pair, with a similar ambiance of contemporary luxury and the largest suites on the rivers of Europe.

Keep on reading to learn more about the ships.

Unwrap the Magic of Christmas and New Year River Cruises

The holiday season is a magical time, a time for family, for joy and celebrations. But how about adding an extra sprinkle of enchantment to the festivities this year? Consider booking a river cruise, a unique and memorable way to celebrate the Festive Season.

Taking in some of Europe’s most beautiful landscapes along the Rhine and Danube or France and Portugal, Christmas river cruising provides an unforgettable, celebratory experience for all ages. The beauty of a river cruise is not just in the stunning landscapes you pass by or the exciting destinations you visit, but also in the many onboard activities and gala meals and treats. There is always something exciting happening, ensuring that there’s never a dull moment during your holiday1.

Tailor Your Festive Voyage

Whether you want a shorter 6-night round trip from Budapest or Cologne, or a luxurious 14-night all-inclusive cruise sailing from Amsterdam to Budapest, there are options to suit your preferences and schedule. You can enjoy Christmas away and also include the new year celebration in your journey.

What’s it like to spend Christmas on a river cruise ship?

Christmas and New Year River Cruises are becoming increasingly popular. You might be wondering what is it really like to be spending Christmas on a river cruise ship? We’re glad you asked!

Top 5 Christmas Markets on the Rhine

Most European cities and towns transform from everyday life into traditional wintery villages from mid-November until just before Christmas Eve. Tourists and locals alike love going to Christmas markets attracted by the enticing aroma, handmade craft and traditional food. Even though, snow can’t be guaranteed, you can however look forward to Christmas-card settings with traditional […]

The Ultimate Christmas Market River Cruise

The pre-festive season around Christmas is one of our favourite times of the year. For us, there is nothing better or more joyful than visiting some of Europe’s best Christmas markets which are all aglow with winter-warming Christmas lights. And we never say no to some delicious Glühwein. One of our favourite Christmas market river […]

A Christmas Markets River Cruise on the Danube River is really something special

Do you fancy escaping the hustle and bustle of Christmas at home this year?  Why not avoid trying to juggle where to go for Christmas dinner in order to keep all the family happy and just escape this year? Sail in luxury down the Danube river and experience a magical Christmas where you will get […]

Uniworld Christmas Markets River Cruise – the best way to see Europe’s Christmas Markets

When TV presenter Jane MacDonald was treated to a ‘Christmas Markets River Cruise’ last November and the results screened on Channel 5 in the UK, it reminded me that Simeon, here at Global River Cruising had actually been on pretty much the same cruise the year before.  A Uniworld Christmas markets river cruise is the […]

Christmas Markets River Cruises on The Rhine

This week we have been inundated with requests for river cruises to visit the German Christmas markets along the Rhine river.

Forget Christmas Day Cooking Book a River Cruise

This week’s problem solved by a little travel savy: how to avoid cooking on Christmas Day. No Washing Up This Christmas Chatting to a customer the other day, we both realised that as summer was “over”, then it was straight onto talking about Christmas. “It’s my turn this year” she bemoaned, “but something always goes […]

Join in the festivities on a Christmas to New Year River Cruise

We are already looking ahead to the Christmas season at Global River Cruising and we are excited about the river cruises at New Year and Christmas that we have available. From Christmas to New Year, you can enjoy the beautiful sights of winter across Europe, drink as much gluwein as you want on Christmas Day […]