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The Quiet Quay

A collection of exclusive, selected sailings aboard five-star boutique river ships — at prices so good we cannot advertise the names of the vessels. One fixed fare per stateroom type, with flights, transfers, port charges and gratuities all included. Browse the journeys; the ship's name is revealed when you request it.

Select sailings, Nov 2026 – Jul 2027Fares from £1,849ppSave up to £3,988pp

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WHY THE SECRECY? SIMPLE.

Five-star ships. Prices we can't advertise.

This is not a run-of-the-mill catalogue. Every sailing in the private book is aboard a five-star boutique river ship — intimate, beautifully appointed, personally vetted by Kat & Simon. Our partners' terms don't allow us to publish the vessels' names openly — which is precisely why the prices are this low. Here's how it works:

Browse the departures

Every journey below is a privately negotiated sailing between November 2026 and July 2027 — dates, rivers and itineraries shown in full.

Request the ship

Call or message us about the departure you like. We'll reveal the ship, the cabins we're holding and anything else you'd like to know — no obligation.

One fixed fare

Your price is fixed per stateroom type: flights, transfers, port charges and gratuities included. No surprises, no drip-pricing.

Return economy flights from London Heathrow, Gatwick or Manchester

Group overseas transfers between airport and ship

All port charges and on-board gratuities

All meals on board

A choice of included shore excursions

Flights from other UK airports are available for a £75 per person supplement. Prices are per person, based on two sharing; single-occupancy fares are available on request.

WHO'S BEHIND THE JOURNEYS

Sailing with one of Europe's leading river cruise lines.

Every journey in the private book is operated by a major, multi-award-winning river cruise line — five-star boutique ships, fine dining included, the standards you'd expect from the biggest names in river cruising. We simply can't advertise which one at these prices. Its name — like the ship's — is confirmed the moment you make a booking request, before you commit to anything.

Five-star boutique ships — balconies, fine dining, personal service
All meals, drinks with dinner & included excursions as standard
Booked and protected through Kat & Simon at Hays Travel — ABTA L9515

CHOOSE YOUR VIEW

Three stateroom types, one honest fare each.

Fixed Window Stateroom

A picture window stateroom — classic river view, excellent value.

French Balcony Stateroom

Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass opening to a balustrade — fresh air, full views.

Outside Balcony Stateroom

Your own private balcony with outdoor seating — step outside into the scenery.

THE PRIVATE BOOK

Departure by departure.

Fares shown are the fixed private-sale fare for each stateroom type on that sailing. The ship's name is revealed on request. Fares are capacity controlled, subject to availability; suites are excluded. Sailings on the Douro and larger ships may carry a supplement — we'll confirm with your enquiry.

Tap to choose your stateroom and fare

A REAL PERSON, EVERY STEP OF THE WAY

Let's open the private book.

We're Kat & Simon, personal travel consultants and cruise specialists at Hays Travel — and this book of fares is ours personally. Tell us the departure that calls you and we'll reveal the ship, walk you through the cabins we're holding, and hold yours while you decide.

0800 0662 694

PRIVATE SALE TERMS

The essentials.

Promotion code UKPRIVSALE-26; valid for new bookings deposited between 1 and 30 November 2026 on select departures.
Private-sale fares apply a uniform fare per stateroom type — Fixed Window, French Balcony, or Twin/Outside Balcony. Suites and suite-plus grades are excluded.
Fares include cruise, port charges, on-board gratuities, return economy flights from London Heathrow, Gatwick or Manchester, and group transfers between airport and ship.
Flights from all other UK airports are available at a £75 per person supplement (excludes Channel Islands). Alternative gateways and upgraded fares on request; airline and timings at the operator's discretion and confirmed after booking.
Flights are capacity controlled; where economy flight capacity is insufficient, flight supplements may apply and will be advised at booking.
Cancellations follow standard booking terms plus any airline fees incurred on your behalf. Later changes may be reassessed and the price may go up or down.
Fares and offers are capacity controlled, subject to availability and may be changed or withdrawn at any time. Standard booking terms and conditions apply.
The Quiet Quay is a collection of exclusive selected sailings aboard five-star boutique river ships, curated and sold by Kat & Simon Morgan at Hays Travel.

Who actually operates these sailings?

One of Europe’s major, multi-award-winning river cruise lines — a household name in river cruising. We confirm the operator, the ship and the full port-by-port itinerary together with your booking request — before anything is finalised.

The Quiet Quay

Five-star ships. Prices we can't advertise.

Sailing with one of Europe's leading river cruise lines.

Three stateroom types, one honest fare each.

Fixed Window Stateroom

French Balcony Stateroom

Outside Balcony Stateroom

Departure by departure.

Danube

Douro

Dutch & Belgian Waterways

Gironde

Rhine

Rhône & Saône

Seine

Let's open the private book.

The essentials.