River Cruising
Why choose a river cruise ?
A river cruise is one of the most immersive and relaxing ways to see a country up close. As you sail along tranquil waterways, you’re not just watching the scenery go by – you’re part of it. The sounds of nearby villages, the sight of castles, vineyards, and historic towns, and the gentle pace of the river all combine to create a wonderfully atmospheric way to travel, with attentive staff on hand and everything taken care of.
With inclusive, high-quality dining, stylish relaxation areas, and thoughtfully curated shore excursions, your river ship becomes a floating boutique hotel. You can enjoy your days at an easy pace, knowing that the details are already organised and your next discovery is just around the bend.
When you book a river cruise with YOURTravel, we take care of all your travel and excursion arrangements, so you can simply relax and enjoy the journey. You’ll unpack once, settle into your cabin, and enjoy informal dress codes (with the option to dress up a little for dinner if you wish). Life on board might include evening performances by local entertainers or resident musicians, talks and lectures, and a variety of onboard activities designed to enrich your experience.
As with ocean cruising, accommodation and most meals are included on every river cruise, and many itineraries offer added value such as drinks packages, complimentary shore excursions, or even included international flights. It’s a wonderfully seamless way to travel.
Travelling solo? Many river cruise lines now offer dedicated solo cabins or waive the single supplement on selected departures. Travelling with children? There are family-friendly river cruise options too, with some cruises even offering free or reduced-fare cabins for younger travellers.
To find out more about river cruising or to start planning your own river journey, visit us in store or contact the YOURTravel team at Paraparaumu Beach – we’d love to help you find the river cruise that’s right for you.
WHO DO WE WORK WITH?
The real question is: who don’t we work with?
As a fully independent agency, we can book almost any cruise for you through multiple booking channels. This matters because cruise lines and wholesalers often release special offers, and some of these deals are exclusive to particular partners. By working with a wide range of suppliers, we can access those options on your behalf.
At YOURTravel, we partner with multiple cruise booking outlets as well as the river cruise lines themselves, and we always look for the best pathway for your booking.
We also have strong relationships with our partners and regularly co-host cruise information evenings together. To stay up to date with upcoming events and offers, make sure you’re signed up to our newsletter or follow us on Facebook.
