Cruise ship holidays have become increasingly popular with UK holiday makers in recent years, with trips to the Mediterranean or Caribbean seas topping the charts. This in turn has led to an increase in the number and choice of locations that you can cruise to – you can even cruise to the Arctic Circle these days!

One of the newest and most intriguing cruise ship holidays is the river cruise. Some rivers are deep enough to allow a holiday cruise ship to travel down, offering you a rich cruising experience that reveals how the environment and nature changes, as you travel down some of the world’s famous rivers.

One of the most popular destinations is the River Nile in Egypt. Travelling on a cruise ship through this historic country, you can experience a huge amount from the comfort of your ship, as well as during scheduled stops in popular tourist destinations such as Cairo and the Valley of the Kings. River cruises in Europe include trips along rivers like the Moselle or the Rhine, where you can see stunning medieval towns and castles, as well as some speciality cruises that include an incredible fireworks display that lights up the night sky.

Once of the main attractions of the cruise ship holiday is that you don’t have to worry about all of the fringe arrangements – your accommodation, as well as your food and drink, are taken care of so you can just relax and enjoy yourself. The nature of the river cruise also gives you a great opportunity to experience more during your holiday.

Cruise ship holidays can take in multiple cities or even countries during one trip, and these numerous stops will not only allow you to regain your land legs but they will also allow you to really explore – it’s no surprise that many people who have been on cruise ship holiday have commented on how they feel as if they have been on multiple holidays when they return.

With Christmas approaching, you may even choose a cruise holiday to escape the great British weather. If you do, a river cruise holiday could be just the ticket to make sure you enjoy the Christmas period in style, get a chance to see some unusual sights, and have some great experiences that you may not otherwise get on a standard package holiday.