TUI River Cruises

The dining experience available aboard TUI River Cruises’ stylish ships is always delightful, with breakfast, lunch, and dinner included in your base fare, and both formal and informal options available. Whether you’re exploring Central Europe by water or adventuring along the Nile, you’ll find every menu you encounter onboard offers a blend of both regional and international dishes; so, there’s always going to be something you’ll enjoy while watching the world go by.

On TUI River Cruises’ European itineraries – sailings aboard TUI Aria, TUI Skyla, TUI Isla, and TUI Maya – the main dining venue onboard is Verdastro: a modern restaurant with large panoramic windows and attentive waiter service for all three meals. Here, you’ll also be able to take advantage of flexible dining times and an open seating policy, something that gives you even more freedom to river cruise the way you want to. Aside from TUI Aria, where Verdastro is the only dining venue, you’ll also find the more-casual Bistro onboard and al fresco dining options available on selected itineraries. Weather permitting, you’ll find outdoor events like barbecues taking place on the Sun Deck, offering an even more scenic way to enjoy an evening meal.

On TUI Bahareya and TUI Al Horeya, the two TUI River Cruises ships that sail the Nile, you’ll find a slightly different dining experience available; although, the quality of the food and the attentive service you’ll encounter will always be second to none.

When cruising with TUI Bahareya, you’ll find the Main Restaurant onboard. The only dining venue available, this restaurant focuses on regional cuisines and show-cooking options throughout the day, with breakfast and lunch served buffet-style before a more-traditional a la carte dinner menu. Meanwhile, on TUI Al Horeya, you’ll find both Lazeeza – an iteration of the Main Restaurant that hosts a six-course gala dinner once per sailing – and Felucca – an al fresco dining spot on the top deck with light bites available at lunch and a bookable elevated dinner experience. With both options boasting a fantastic range of traditional foods and authentic flavours, this is the ideal way to continue immersing yourself in the region around you.

On TUI River Cruises’ stylish ships, the evening entertainment is light and leisurely, offering a variety of events and experiences to enjoy after spending the day exploring some of the world’s most interesting river-bound destinations.

In the elegant main lounge space onboard, The Observatory, you’ll find an impressive entertainment programme available, ensuring you’ll always have something to look forward to when sailing the waterways of the world. The events that take place here vary from voyage to voyage, but can include live music from local artists, interactive quizzes, movie nights, and so much more. TUI Maya, TUI Isla, and TUI Skyla also feature the Club Lounge, a more intimate lounge area where you can escape the evening entertainment and socialise in a sophisticated space.

While it isn’t exactly an entertainment venue, the top deck is always worth considering when it comes to entertaining yourself while onboard. No matter the time of day, you’ll find plenty of places to sit and enjoy the surrounding scenery here – almost all of which will be stunning when sailing the world’s most remarkable rivers.

TUI River cruise ships are an adults-only environment, and everyone embarking on a TUI river cruise itinerary must be at least 18 years old at the time of embarkation. So, those of you looking for a river cruise experience the whole family can enjoy will need to look elsewhere; thankfully, several other river cruise suppliers do allow children under the age of 18 onboard – though, it’s worth double checking the restrictions implemented by your chosen river cruise supplier regarding this if you have young children.

An unforgettable adventure along some of the world’s most breathtaking waterways awaits with TUI River Cruises; with a fleet of sleek, well-appointed river cruise ships at their disposal, TUI River Cruises boast itineraries throughout Europe and along the Nile in Egypt. So, whether you’re looking for imposing castles and stunning countryside or ancient cities and awe-inspiring deserts, TUI River Cruises has you covered.

On TUI River Cruises’ remarkable European itineraries, you’ll find sailings along the Main River, the Rhine, the Moselle, and the Danube available alongside voyages that visit ports of call on waterways in the Netherlands and Belgium – destinations such as Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Ghent, and Dordrecht. You’ll often find that the Amsterdam-Rijnkanaal, which stretches 45 miles and boasts beautiful banks lined with near-symmetrical trees, is a popular river cruise route connecting the Dutch capital with the Rhine and beyond.

Meanwhile, the River Nile cruises available with TUI River Cruises will feature destinations such as the historic Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo, and Aswan; these destinations will afford you the opportunity to visit the legendary Valley of the Kings and Temple of Horus alongside the Unfinished Obelisk and Philae Temple. A stunning river cruise experience that transports you into a fascinating ancient world, TUI River Cruises’ adventures on the Nile are not to be missed.

Shore Excursions

Visiting anywhere in the world on a TUI River Cruises voyage is an exciting experience, but exploring these fascinating ports of call through one of the shore excursions available is something truly special. Giving you the chance to enjoy a whole range of authentic and informative experiences, with the peace of mind that comes with knowing TUI River Cruises have taken care of all the details, the excursions you can book through TUI River Cruises elevate your river cruise experience to another level.

When river cruising in Europe, you’ll be able to embark on everything from walking wine tours of stunning medieval town centres and historical sightseeing with imposing castle turrets towering overhead, to authentic coffee making experiences and so much more. With both active and leisurely excursions available, every type of traveller will find something they’ll enjoy with TUI River Cruises’ selection of shore experiences.

On the Nile, you’ll find a similar comprehensive selection of shore excursions available, with guided walking tours and authentic cultural experiences available at every port of call. However, unlike TUI River Cruises’ other itineraries, you’ll find two shore experiences included in your base cruise fare when sailing along the Nile. So, if you’re eager to explore Egypt’s largest intact pharaonic temples or uncover the ancient mysteries of impressive centuries-old statues, you definitely won’t miss out.

Wellness on TUI River Cruises’ Ships

When you’re exploring the world with TUI River Cruises, you’ll have the chance to take advantage of both wellness and fitness facilities onboard; although, this is something that varies from ship to ship, so it’s important to check what is available on your chosen TUI River Cruises ship before embarking on your next adventure.

On TUI Aria, you’ll find a spacious indoor pool area with a retractable roof and a small sauna. This is the ideal place to unwind and soak your muscles after a busy day exploring ashore, or to cool off when lounging on the top deck gets a little too much.

Meanwhile, in lieu of an indoor pool, TUI Maya, TUI Skyla, and TUI Isla feature a dedicated Wellness Area with a sauna and a whirlpool bath. This is the perfect place to relax, all while watching the world go by through large windows. On Nile-bound itineraries, TUI Al Horeya is also home to a Wellness Area, with this iteration of the space featuring some fitness equipment and massage beds. There’s also a pair of whirlpool baths on TUI Al Horeya’s top deck, so you’ll always have somewhere to soak when sailing through Northern Africa aboard this remarkable river cruise ship.

Recreation

With all the incredible destinations on your itinerary, and the exciting shore experiences in those fantastic places, at the forefront of river cruise adventures with TUI River Cruises, the recreational activities available onboard are somewhat limited – though, not at all unlike what you would find aboard other river cruise ships.

When spending some time onboard, you’ll find plenty of places to sit and socialise with your fellow river cruisers, both inside and out. On TUI River Cruises’ Europe-based river cruise ships – TUI Aria, TUI Isla, TUI Skyla, and TUI Maya – you’ll also find a variety of deck games available on the top deck; these vary from ship to ship, but include things like cornhole, giant Connect 4, and shuffleboard. There’s also always a selection of books and board games for you to enjoy in the lounge area.

The top deck on TUI River Cruises’ Nile-based ships – TUI Al Horeya and TUI Bahareya – doesn’t feature too many deck games, but you will find pool facilities up there instead. With temperatures high, and stunning scenery always surrounding you, there’s never a bad time to take a dip here.

TUI River Cruises’ Fleet

Home to a fantastic selection of river cruise ships sailing along some of the world’s most interesting and scenic waterways, the TUI River Cruises fleet is home to the following river cruise ships:

• TUI Al Horeya
• TUI Aria
• TUI Bahareya
• TUI Isla
• TUI Maya
• TUI Skyla

Of these river cruise ships, TUI Bahareya and TUI Al Horeya primarily cruise along the Nile in Egypt. Meanwhile, TUI Aria, TUI Skyla, Tui Maya, and TUI Isla frequent Europe’s various waterways – including the Rhine, the Main River, the Moselle, and the Danube.