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Benefits of River Cruising Vs Ocean Cruises

River cruising is a relaxing way to discover new places from the comfort of a floating hotel. With an intimacy that is not available on an ocean-going cruiser and an accessibility to areas that a car cannot get, they are the best way to discover some of the world’s greatest treasures, both natural and man-made. […]

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Quick Guide: Tipping on River Cruises in Europe

You do need to know what to do about tipping on river cruises in Europe.  Especially in the UK where we don’t have a culture of tipping, it can seem daunting for new customers.  If you have sailed on an ocean cruise you will be familiar with either pre paying your tips or having them […]

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Should I Book a River Cruise if I have Limited Mobility?

Is river cruising a suitable holiday for someone who can’t walk quickly or particularly far? Is river cruising suitable for someone who finds walking a struggle? Is river cruising a good holiday choice for a person who needs assistance with walking? If I can’t walk well, will I enjoy a river cruise? If stairs are […]

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How much does a river cruise cost?

One of the first questions a potential first time river cruiser will ask us is how much does a river cruise cost? Although this is a difficult question to answer, I will try to do my best here to explain some general pricing principles and guidelines. The purchase of a river cruise is very much […]

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How to book a river cruise with friends

You may have been going on holiday with friends for years now, or perhaps it has just come up as a happy possibility over a glass of wine? But what type of holiday for this year or next, and how to make a choice that everyone will be happy with? What about considering a river […]

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See in 2024 on a Luxury New Year River Cruise.

There is still time to book an unforgettable 2023/24 New Year celebration.   Be transported to in the heart of Europe on a luxury New Year river cruise with the help of Global River Cruising, an independent river cruise travel agency based in North Cornwall.

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Springtime River Cruises in March, April & May

If it’s springtime in Holland, it means just one thing – colour and lots of it. Cruising along the rivers is by far the best way to really appreciate it.  Read about the highlights of your visit to The Netherlands and Belgium.

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Uniworld, River Royale – Rhône Cruise

As I sit in the garden today finally believing that spring might be arriving I get drawn to thoughts of the South of France.  My garden centre bought lavender is starting to produce its distinctive smell.  Is it really warm enough, even here in the south west to experiment with al fresco dining?  It really […]

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Why We Like Emerald Waterways

As a specialist river cruising travel agency, our reason for being is to make sure that our clients get the right information and recommendations when it comes to choosing a river cruise. Let’s face it, luxury river cruises, like Emerald Waterways, are not at the cheap end of the holiday spectrum and knowing that they […]

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Holland River Cruises in Spring

With the weather here in Cornwall being a bit cold and grey, we have started to turn our attention to spring time river cruises which generally means Holland and Belgium.  They seem to be late bookings for the UK market but operators are used to this and have good availability in all cabin grades.  We […]

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