River Cruise holidays are fun, yet relaxing. Sailing along at a gentle pace, soaking up the scenery, with plentiful opportunities to explore riverside towns and cities en route. Discover the soul of the country – explore historical treasures – with great food and enjoyable company.
Your floating hotel will take you from one sightseeing highlight to the next, into the heart of most cities and through unspoiled landscapes.
Europe is the foremost region for river cruising, with a variety of itineraries, themes, combinations of cruising and hotel stays, and styles of vessel.
AmaWaterways operates the finest fleet and provides all-inclusive river cruise vacations on the great waterways of Europe, Asia & Africa. With an innovative product and rapidly-growing fleet of custom-designed ships, the line enjoys a reputation as the leader in river cruising. Eurolynx Travel have been proud to support AmaWaterways since 2004 and have personally experienced their modern deluxe fleet and hospitality across many countries.
Part of the Globus family of brands, Avalon Waterways is backed by more than 85 years of experience in planning itineraries and guiding holidays around the world. As experts in travel, they continue to raise the bar when it comes to river cruising by creating truly unique holidays on one of the youngest fleets on the waterways today.
An independent family-owned company since 1976, CroisiEurope has pioneered River Cruising on the most beautiful waterways in Europe and takes you away for so much less, all inclusive Holidays at reasonable prices without sacrificing quality.
Aboard the Lueftner Cruises AMADEUS fleet, experience the outstanding comfort and quality accompanied by perfected service in an atmosphere of classic elegance. Discover unforgettable river cruises on the most beautiful European waterways with all the comforts of a luxury hotel.
SPIRIT OF CHARTWELL
Built as a private yacht in 1994, the 30 passenger luxury Spirit of Chartwell sets the standard for service and quality. Fit for royalty she was re-designed and refurbished in 2012 for, and used by, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II for her Diamond Jubilee. The Spirit of Chartwell offers select travellers a cruise experience worthy of its royal heritage.
The finest interior furnishings, the impressive amount of space, and the high number of staff members per guest, create an elegant, club-like atmosphere for experienced travellers; an environment where every need is predicted and promptly attended to during the calm passage through the majestic Douro River Valley. The inspiration behind her public areas was the Rene Lalique 1929 Pullman car ‘Cote d’Azur’ operated by the Compagnie Internationale des Wagons-Lits.
The atmosphere is casual on board. All meals are served in the main dining room which is lined on both sides by large picture windows which allows passengers to view the passing scenery. Dinner is served in single, open seating, with excellent cuisine incorporating regional specialties.
The English-speaking staff are dedicated to quality service throughout the cruise. Travelling with a small party of guests is a great luxury and creates a friendly and relaxed atmosphere that is rarely found on larger vessels.