River and Ocean Cruises

Uncover more destinations on a river and ocean cruise holiday

Two distinct cruises, one unforgettable holiday

When you explore the world on an ocean cruise, you’ll get a taste of the world’s finest destinations, plus enjoy world-class dining and entertainment options aboard your floating resort. Meanwhile, river cruising allows you to experience the cultural heart of a destination, with locally-inspired dining and shore excursions included in your fare.

By combining these two cruise styles, you can tick iconic coastal cities and fabled riverside towns off your bucket list in one seamless journey. Our Cruise Experts have done the hard work for you, hand-selecting river and ocean itineraries that perfectly complement each other.

One continent, two ways: top 5 reasons to choose a river and ocean cruise

It’s no secret that cruising is one of the best ways to explore Europe. After all, a cruise holiday lets you hit many of the region’s most sought-after destinations on a single trip, without having to navigate multiple hotel bookings and transportation between cities.

You’ll quickly find that the hardest part of planning a European voyage is deciding whether to embark on an ocean or river cruise. Our opinion? Do both.

Explore why Europe is best seen on a holiday that includes both an ocean and river cruise.

Cliffside view of Santorini with white buildings and a pool overlooking the sea. A cruise ship sails the blue water. Palm tree adds tropical vibe.

A scenic aerial view of a quaint riverside town with colorful buildings, forested hills, a castle, and a boat sailing on the river.

Sunset view from a ship's deck, with an orange sky and sun reflecting on the ocean. The scene evokes a peaceful and serene atmosphere.

Coastal scene with vibrant turquoise water and rugged green hills. A sandy beach with people sunbathing and swimming. A bright, sunny day enhances the serene, joyful atmosphere.

Majestic fortress atop a lush hill, overlooking a vibrant town with colorful rooftops. A peaceful river scene with a modern white cruise boat gliding by.

Your Cruises

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April 2025

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March 2025

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March 2025

Above and beyond

Why Cruise Club UK?

Experience the Cruise Club UK Difference

Cruising is great, but cruising with Cruise Club UK is something else! We’re the industry experts on curating the best deals and life-changing experiences, and we’re thrilled to have received industry recognition. You’ll be talking about these award-winning journeys for a lifetime.

Best cruise lines and itineraries

We take things up a notch at sea, in the sky and on land. Included as part of our handcrafted packages, we’ve spent 40 years building trusted partnerships with cruise lines, hotels and airlines, so you only get the best of the best on your Cruise Club UK holiday.

Exclusive Bonus Value

Think hotel stays, drinks packages, specialty dining, onshore excursions, luxury upgrades, pre- and post-cruise discoveries, private tours, complimentary wifi and more. Cruise Club UK is renowned for unmissable Bonus Value. It’s what we do best.

Exclusive deals

With incredible experiences like London to Cape Town, Music Cities of the Deep South, Glaciers, Wildlife and Rocky Mountaineer, and so much more, we offer unforgettable deals that will have you talking about your cruise holiday for years to come. And the best part? We do all the planning!

Perfectly packaged cruise holidays

Think less, travel more. Cruise Club UK is the original booking destination that curates perfectly packaged journeys for you. Take all the thinking out of your next holiday. Simply arrive and cruise.

ABTA and ATOL protected Cruise Experts

Real people, real conversations. You’ll be talking to a Cruise Club UK Expert who has spent time enjoying our itineraries and is ABTA and ATOL protected for your peace of mind. Our team is based in Prestwich, Manchester, crafting holiday packages to help you reconnect, relax and explore.