
TUI Elara
The adults-only TUI Elara has a pair of dining venues and a pair of bars to keep you fed and watered onboard. And it’s Full Board Plus as standard, so three meals a day – plus drinks at mealtimes – are part of your package. There’s a spacious top deck with areas for activities and relaxation, too, plus free Wi-Fi.
Good for
Full Board Plus, Free Wi-Fi, Evening Entertainment, Top Deck Activities, Onboard Tips Included
What to expect from TUI Elara
Overview
The adults-only TUI Elara has a pair of dining venues and a pair of bars to keep you fed and watered onboard. And it’s Full Board Plus as standard, so three meals a day – plus drinks at mealtimes – are part of your package. There’s a spacious top deck with areas for activities and relaxation, too, plus free Wi-Fi.
Accommodation
All our cabins have a bright and airy feel, and they come with air-conditioning, a hairdryer, a flatscreen TV, a safe, a mini-fridge, and tea and coffee making facilities. Plus, they’re all on the outside of the ship, so views are guaranteed.
The cabins shown are representative of the general standard of cabins on board. Your cabin may differ slightly in decor, design and size.
Deck 3 French Balcony Junior Suite Cabin
Treat yourself to a French Balcony Junior Suite, so you can make the most of the views. At 19.5m², they’re bigger than our other cabins, giving you extra space for a coffee table and chairs. You’ll also get a desk and a double bed, which can be converted into two singles. All the essentials like tea and coffee making facilities, air-conditioning, a hairdryer, a flatscreen TV and a safe are included, too. Plus, you can look forward to plush perks, like a bathroom with double sinks, a large shower and upgraded toiletries. A Continental breakfast in bed each morning and nightly turn-down service is part of the package, too.
Please be aware, these images are for illustrative purposes only. The final cabins may differ in design, layout and decor.
Deck 2 French Balcony Junior Suite Cabin
Treat yourself to a French Balcony Junior Suite, so you can make the most of the views. At 19.5m², they’re bigger than our other cabins, giving you extra space for a coffee table and chairs. You’ll also get a desk and a double bed, which can be converted into two singles. All the essentials like tea and coffee making facilities, air-conditioning, a hairdryer, a flatscreen TV and a safe are included, too. Plus, you can look forward to plush perks, like a bathroom with double sinks, a large shower and upgraded toiletries. A Continental breakfast in bed each morning and nightly turn-down service is part of the package, too.
Please be aware, these images are for illustrative purposes only. The final cabins may differ in design, layout and decor.
Deck 3 Superior French Balcony Cabin
These cabins are on deck three and they come with a French balcony, so you can soak up the views while you sail. They’re 15.9m² and they include a desk and a lounge chair, plus a double bed which can be converted to twins. All the essentials like tea and coffee making facilities, air-conditioning, a hairdryer, a flatscreen TV and a safe are included, too. Please be aware, these images are for illustrative purposes only.
The final cabins may differ in design, layout and decor.
Deck 2 Superior French Balcony Cabin
These French Balcony cabins are on deck two and they come with a French balcony, so you can soak up the views while you sail. They’re 15.9m² and they include a desk and a lounge chair, plus a double bed which can be converted to twins. All the essentials like tea and coffee making facilities, air-conditioning, a hairdryer, a flatscreen TV and a safe are included, too. Please be aware, these images are for illustrative purposes only.
The final cabins may differ in design, layout and decor.
Deck 3 French Balcony Cabin
These cabins are on deck three and they come with a French balcony, so you can soak up the views while you sail. They’re 13.9m² and include a desk and a lounge chair, plus a double bed which can be converted to twins. All the essentials like tea and coffee making facilities, air-conditioning, a hairdryer, a flatscreen TV and a safe are included, too.
Please be aware, these images are for illustrative purposes only. The final cabins may differ in design, layout and decor.
Deck 2 French Balcony Cabin
These cabins are on deck two and they come with a French balcony, so you can soak up the views while you sail. They’re 13.9m² and include a desk and a lounge chair, plus a double bed which can be converted to twins. All the essentials like tea and coffee making facilities, air-conditioning, a hairdryer, a flatscreen TV and a safe are included, too.
Please be aware, these images are for illustrative purposes only. The final cabins may differ in design, layout and decor.
Deck 1 Standard Cabin
These standard cabins are on deck one and they come with a picture window. They’re 13m² and include a desk and a lounge chair, plus a double bed which can be converted to twins. All the essentials like tea and coffee making facilities, air-conditioning, a hairdryer, a flatscreen TV and a safe are included, too.
Please be aware, these images are for illustrative purposes only. The final cabins may differ in design, layout and decor.
Deck 1 Single Cabin
These single cabins are on deck one and they come with a picture window. They’re 13m² and include a desk and a lounge chair, plus a double bed. All the essentials like tea and coffee making facilities, air-conditioning, a hairdryer, a flatscreen TV and a safe are included, too.
Please be aware, these images are for illustrative purposes only. The final cabins may differ in design, layout and decor.
Decks
Deck 4
- Putting Green
- Sunbathing Area
Deck 3
- Reception
- Observatory
- French Balcony Cabins
- Superior French Balcony Cabins
- French Balcony Junior Suites
Deck 2
- Verdastro
- French Balcony Cabins
- Superior French Balcony Cabins
- French Balcony Junior Suites
Deck 1
- Standard Cabins
- Single Cabins
Gratuities
All onboard tips and service charges are included in the cost of your holiday. You're not expected to tip unless, of course, if you want to.
Entertainment
TUI Elara comes with all the essentials onboard, including a restaurant and a lounge bar. Evening entertainment takes place at the latter, including local acts and live music. The top deck, meanwhile, has a seating area and a space for activities.
Head to the main lounge – Observatory – for the evening entertainment. There’s something on the cards every night, including local guest acts and live music. Movies are shown during the daytime, too.
Please note, planned entertainment is subject to change.
Top Deck
The top deck’s a spacious area where you can relax after a day’s sightseeing. It’s split into different zones for relaxation and activities, with the likes of loungers, Yoga classes and deck games. There’s a putting green up here, too, plus occasional special events like barbecues.
Observatory
- The ship’s main bar
- Nightly entertainment
- Bright, modern decor
This light and contemporary lounge bar is where the evening entertainment takes place each night. Kick back in the comfy seats and watch live music and local acts take to the stage. There are things like interactive quizzes and daytime movie screenings, too.
Atrium
The atrium’s where you’ll find the reception and the Cruise Director’s desk. You can head here to ask questions, check opening times and book shore experiences if you haven’t already pre-booked.
Enrichment
Whether you want to book your shore experiences through us or explore our ports of call at your own pace, a TUI River Cruises sailing has the best of both worlds.
Sightsee At Leisure
If exploring at your own pace sounds more your cup of tea, our tickets and attractions experiences are perfect. You can set off on your own and join in with things like food tasting tours, or see the destination on hop-on-and-off buses. If you’d rather just bag yourself a spot in a local café and watch the world go by, that’s great, too – our cruises allow for as much sightseeing as you like.
If you want to find out everything you need to know about the ports we visit, don’t miss our Cruise Experience Manager’s daily port talks. They’ll also tell you about some of the shore experiences available. Also, use the onboard app, Navigate. It’s got port maps on it – perfect for if you want to go off and explore alone.
Dining
The main restaurant – Verdastro – is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, all with waiter service. There’s also a second eatery onboard, too.
Verdastro
- Free seating
- Waiter service
- Open for all meals
Verdastro is the main restaurant, and it's open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, with a mix of local and international dishes, plus flexible dining times and an open seating policy.
Other Cruise Information
ClassCruise Type: river
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Ship Size: boutique
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Operator Reference: tui-river-cruises
Nursery: none
Child Facilities: none
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