Meet Your River Cruise Specialists

Whether you are searching for a luxury river cruise in Europe, a Christmas market sailing, or something more adventurous along the Nile or Mekong, we are here to make the whole process straightforward and enjoyable.

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As part of Travel Counsellors, one of the UK's most trusted travel companies, every booking comes with award-winning customer service.  Unlike booking direct or through a call centre, every client of The River Experience has two dedicated specialists looking after them from first enquiry to safe return home.

 

We have built The River Experience on something simple: genuine knowledge, honest advice, and a real interest in getting your holiday right. That is what has made us a trusted choice for luxury river cruise holidays among clients across the UK.

 

We specialise in river cruises on the world's most iconic waterways. From Rhine river cruises and Danube river cruises to journeys along the Douro, Nile and Mekong, we know these rivers well because we have sailed them ourselves.

 

With close relationships across the leading river cruise lines and the highest level of industry accreditation between us, we find you the right itinerary, the right ship and the right cabin, not just whatever happens to be available.

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Kevin Akers
"I have sailed several of Europe's great rivers myself, so when I recommend an itinerary, it comes from genuine experience rather than a brochure."

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Fiona Dinnis
"My focus is the luxury end of the market, making sure every detail of your trip reflects the standard you are looking for, before you have even thought to ask."