River Cruises
There are so many good reasons for choosing a Shearings River Cruise.
On a Shearings River Cruise, we look after you every step of the way. Choose how you want to travel to your ship - by coach, by air or by Eurostar - and we'll organise the whole thing to see you safely on board and safely home again.
It takes years of experience, a commitment to superb service, the ideal itineraries, the friendliest crews, a fleet of fine ships and, above all, an eye for good value to make the perfect river cruise. And with Shearings you can relax - because all that is guaranteed.
Choose the cruise that suits you best
With no fewer than 14 sleek and stylish ships at our disposal, we've prepared 34 fantastic itineraries along some of the world's most famous and picturesque rivers. So the only question for you is which country's stunning scenery would you like to see as you float serenely by and which ports of call you would like to explore!
Welcome on board, just sit back and relax, we’ve thought of everything...
If you like the easy life, you're definitely looking in the right place. We've thought of everything to create a friendly, welcoming atmosphere so you can simply enjoy drinking in the picture postcard scenery in a relaxed and tranquil state of mind.
On board our stylishly decorated and comfortable ships, you'll find staff who can't do enough for you, delicious food, cosy bars for snacks and drinks and, after some fascinating sight-seeing, a very well-equipped en suite cabin - with a river view guaranteed.
• Friendly staff always happy to help
• Lots of comfortable places to just sit back and relax
• Watch the ever changing scenery drift by
• Lots of like-minded people to meet
All ashore that's going ashore
You'll be seeing plenty of unforgettable sights from the comfort of your cabin or a seat on the deck. But if you'd like to enjoy a taste of the local attractions and culture when we moor up, there are plenty of excursions laid on so you can experience much more of the countries you're sailing through.
Breath-taking scenery throughout your cruise
You can never be bored on board because, when you're afloat, the view from the decks or your cabin is constantly changing. Since we cruise at a stately pace, you'll have time to drink in some of the most gorgeous landscapes you'll ever see and to take all those photographs to share with friends back home.
Tasty dishes served fresh every day
Down in the galley, the chef and his brigade are always hard at work preparing delicious dishes from the freshest ingredients - so you'll never go hungry, and you need never have the same meal twice. Food has always been a vital part of the cruising experience - and we're delighted to maintain the tradition.
Fantastic new cruises for 2010
With most itineraries exclusive to Shearings - like most of the ships themselves - we believe the choice we offer is unbeatable. And with no fewer than nine brand new cruises on offer, picking your favourite will be no easy task.
You could sail serenely through Paris and on to the Normandy Coast. Drift lazily to Lyon and down the Rhone Valley. Take in the romance of Venice, including the Lagoon and the River Po. Follow in the footsteps of the Cossacks in the Ukraine. Or celebrate at the stroke of midnight on a New Year Cruise.
If you want something a bit different for 2010, then why not…
…Tantalise your senses…
Waters & Wines - Cruise the Moselle and Rhine rivers calling at Winningen for the annual wine festival and fireworks.
Rhine in Flames - Cruise the Rhine in July, August or September calling at Rudesheim, Koblenz or Oberwesel for the magnificent firework displays.
…or experience your exotic side
Imperial Jewels of China - The Yangtze River takes you to Shanghai, Xian, the Three Gorges Dam and Beijing to take in the Terracotta Warriors, the Forbidden City, the Great Wall, the Summer Palace and Tiananmen Square.
The Classic Nile - Sail to Luxor, the West Bank, Edfu, Aswan and Abu Simbel taking in the Valley of the Kings/Queens and the Temple of Karnak.
Three easy ways to join your cruise
Travel By Coach
If you like the convenience of being picked up from a local departure point and meeting your fellow river cruise goers before joining your ship, then travelling by coach may be the best option for you. Let us take care of your luggage and sit back in comfort and style on our modern luxury coaches.
Home Connect – Door to Door Service
For that added touch of luxury why not choose our Home Connect service? Relax in comfort as we pick you up directly from home and drop you off when you return. Only available from selected postcodes.
Travel By Air
On many of our river cruise holidays you can choose to travel to your port of departure by air. With a choice regional airports, travelling by air can offer a convenient and speedy alternative to get your holiday off to a flying start. We work with our trusted airline partners including Flybe to ensure your journey matches our own high standards.
Travel By Train on the Eurostar from London St Pancras International
Our newest option to joining your river cruise offers you a quick and convenient alternative to flying. Travelling by Eurostar can get you directly to the heart of Europe very quickly and with the added advantage of speedy check-in, you can be relaxing comfortably on board in next to no time.
Click on the links below to see details of each cruise
Ship Details
Cruises on the MPS Rotterdam
Splendours of Spring - 5 & 7 days from ony £549
Colours of Spring - 4 days from only £349
Amsterdam to the Rhine - 8 days from only £649
Rhine Valley Explorer - 8 & 10 days from only £999
Magic of the Moselle Valley - 8 & 10 days from only £999
Rhine & Moselle Discovery - 8 & 10 days from only £999
German & Swiss Rhine - 8 & 10 days from only £999
Christmas Markets on the Rhine & Moselle - 7 days from only £569
Christmas Cruise on the Rhine - 8 days from only £799
New Year Cruise on the Rhine - 5 days from only £569
Cruises on the MV Virginia
Dutch Bulbfields Cruise - 5 & 7 days from only £519
Classic Rhine Cruise - 8 & 10 days from only £849
Rhine & Moselle Valley Cruise - 8 & 10 days from only £879
Waters & Wines - 8 & 10 days from only £849
Rhine in Flames - 8 & 10 days from only £899
Autumn on the Rhine - 5 & 7 days from only £529
Rhine Inclusive Cruise - 5 & 7 days from only £499
Rhine Christmas Markets - 4 & 6 days from only £429
Rhine Christmas Shopping Cruise - 5 & 7 days from only £489
Rhine Christmas Cruise - 6 & 8 days from only £679
Rhine New Year Cruise - 5 days from only £499
Cruise on the MV Esmeralda
Historic Capitals of the Danube - 10 days from only £989
Cruise on the MS Seine Princess
Paris & the Normandy Coast - 5 days from only £699
Cruise on the MS Camargue
Lyon & the Rhone Valley - 5 days from only £679
Cruise on the MS Michelangelo
Venice, the Lagoon and the River Po - 6 days from only £799
Cruise on the MS Belle de Cadix
Charms of Andalucia - 8 days from only £1309
Cruise on the MS Fernao de Magalhaes
Discover the Douro - 8 days from only £909
Cruise on the Viking Schumann
Elegant Elbe Cruise - 10 days from only £1479
Cruise on the Viking Pakhomov or Viking Peterhof
Waterways of the Tsars - 13 days from only £2295
Cruise on the Viking Lomonosov
Footsteps of the Cossacks - 11 days from only £1795
Cruise on the Viking Century Sun
Imperial Jewels of China - 13 days fom only £2635
Cruise on the Viking Princess
Classic Nile Cruise - 8 days from only £749
Cruises on the Lord of the Glens
Heart of the Highlands - 11 days from only £2149
Highland Colours Cruise - 5 days from only £799
Highland Wonders Cruise - 5 days from only £699