Amadeus River Cruises to expand range of inclusions from 2026

Amadeus River Cruises has introduced a range of exclusive inclusions for the UK market.

A new 148-page brochure for 2026 features 15 itineraries across European waterways, including the Rhine, Danube, Seine, Rhône and Saône Rivers.

A new exclusive offer for UK passengers includes return flights, overseas transfers, full board, gratuities and up to €200 onboard credit per person.

Pre and post-cruise extensions will also be exclusive to the UK.

One highlighted pre or post-cruise excursion is the four-day Glacier Express from Basel, starting from £1,199 per person.

This includes private transfers from ship to train station, a scenic rail journey to Zermatt, two nights’ accommodation, an excursion on the Gornergrat Mountain Railway, reserved seats on the iconic Glacier Express from Zermatt to Chur, one night’s accommodation in Chur and rail transfer to Zurich airport for the flight home.

Prices for next year start at £1,310 per person for a four-night Rhine cruise from Cologne departing December 10 including return flights and overseas transfers.

The new brochure will be distributed to 400 agency partners on August 22. Agents can also order copies via BP Tradegate.

A digital version, along with additional sales assets, will be accessible via the Fred Holidays agent portal.

Laura Wilson, head of business development for Fred Holidays, the general sales agent for Amadeus River Cruises, said: “We have listened to the UK market and are providing them with what they want - a fly-cruise offering that has been designed for simplicity and peace of mind.

“We believe that luxury lies in choice and our new five-star tailor-made river cruising programme delivers with a complete fly-cruise package plus added value which provides our guests with choice as well as flexibility.”