Llandudno & River Dee Cruise

This new tour for 2026 combines a fabulous cruise on River Dee with excursions to some of North Wales’ most scenic spots. Our base is the Marlborough Hotel, making a welcome return to the Eclipse collection. The hotel is the winner of the 2025 Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award.

Excursions

River Dee Cruise
From moorings on The Groves in Chester we head south, passing some spectacular homes and gardens as we make our way out of the city and into leafy Cheshire countryside. Upstream of Chester, the River Dee meanders through the Eaton Estate, the ancestral home of the Duke of Westminster. We make our turn at the picturesque Aldford Iron Bridge and then sail back downstream to the city. This is a very tranquil stretch of the Dee with opportunities to spot wildlife, including swans, herons, cormorants, moorhens and kingfishers, so keep your camera ready! An informative sightseeing commentary will share interesting facts and stories about the river and its surroundings. 

Anglesey & Beaumaris
A day trip to Anglesey and Beaumaris offers a perfect blend of history, scenery, and seaside charm. Crossing over the Menai Strait, the journey itself is beautiful, with sweeping views of the water and Snowdonia’s mountains in the distance. Anglesey is home to the village with the famously long name – Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch. Arriving in Beaumaris, visitors are welcomed by pastel-coloured Georgian houses, quaint streets, and a relaxed seaside atmosphere. The highlight of the town is Beaumaris Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Llanberis, Caernarfon & Conwy
Our day starts with a visit to Llanberis with its stunning lakeside location at the foot of Snowdon. Attractions include the lakeside Padarn Country Park and National Slate Museum. Later in the day we spend time in Caernarfon, home of the 13th century castle. We round off our day with a stop in Conwy with its medieval town walls (six and eight day holidays only).

Price includes: Dinner, B&B | Coach travel throughout | Excursions | Door to Door Collection* | Some single rooms without supplement

*conditions apply