Riviera Travel
Riviera Travel offer uniquely crafted itineraries and authentic experiences with local experts, and their award-winning reputation and honest pricing policy are all great reasons to book.
Experience river journeys that feel enriching, effortless and unforgettable — whether it's sailing the Danube, Rhine or Mekong. Enjoy luxurious ships, expert Cruise Directors, guided excursions, spacious cabins and fine dining, with an all inclusive drinks package adding even more ease to every day onboard.
Cruise Collection
Special OfferJust £99pp deposit and exclusive £100pp discount! Plus free home to airport transfers and £100 wine voucher on selected July/Aug 2026 sailings
UK - Paris (France), Les Andelys, Rouen - Caudebec, Bayeux - Gold Beach, Honfleur, Vernon - Giverny, Paris, Paris - UK
Special OfferJust £99pp deposit and exclusive £100pp discount! Plus free home to airport transfers and £100 wine voucher on selected July/Aug 2026 sailings
UK - Budapest (Hungary), Kalocsa, Belgrade (Serbia), Cruising the Iron Gates Gorge, Pleven (Bulgaria), Bucharest (Romania), Danube Delta, Constanta, Rousse (Bulgaria) -
Special OfferJust £99pp deposit and exclusive £100pp discount! Plus free home to airport transfers and £100 wine voucher on selected July/Aug 2026 sailings
Cologne, Andernach, Rüdesheim, Mainz, Miltenberg, Würzburg, Bamberg, Nuremberg
Special OfferJust £99pp deposit and exclusive £100pp discount! Plus free home to airport transfers and £100 wine voucher on selected July/Aug 2026 sailings
UK - Amsterdam (Holland), Enkhuizen, Rotterdam - Kinderdijk, Keukenhof - Amsterdam, Amsterdam - UK
Special OfferJust £99pp deposit and exclusive £100pp discount! Plus free home to airport transfers and £100 wine voucher on selected July/Aug 2026 sailings
UK - Cologne (Germany), Koblenz - Boppard, Rudesheim, Mainz, Miltenberg - Wertheim, Wurzburg, Bamberg, Nuremberg , Regensburg, Passau, Melk (Austria) - Vienna, Bratisla
Special OfferJust £99pp deposit and exclusive £100pp discount! Plus free home to airport transfers and £100 wine voucher on selected July/Aug 2026 sailings
UK - Lyon (France), Chalon - Beaune, Vienne - Tournon, Ardeche Gorges, Arles, Avignon, Avignon - UK
Special OfferJust £99pp deposit and exclusive £100pp discount! Plus free home to airport transfers and £100 wine voucher on selected July/Aug 2026 sailings
Lyon, Mâcon, Chalon-sur-Saône, Vienne, Le Pouzin, Avignon, Arles, Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Lyon
Special OfferJust £99pp deposit and exclusive £100pp discount! Plus free home to airport transfers and £100 wine voucher on selected July/Aug 2026 sailings
UK - Amsterdam (Holland), Amsterdam - Hoorn, Arnhem, Antwerp (Belgium), Ghent, Bruges, Keukenhof (Holland) - Amsterdam, Amsterdam - UK
Special OfferJust £99pp deposit and exclusive £100pp discount! Plus free home to airport transfers and £100 wine voucher on selected July/Aug 2026 sailings
Amsterdam, Volendam, Arnhem, Antwerp, Gent (Ghent), Brugge (Bruges), Amsterdam
Special OfferJust £99pp deposit and exclusive £100pp discount! Plus free home to airport transfers and £100 wine voucher on selected July/Aug 2026 sailings
Paris, Conflans-Sainte-Honorine, Rouen, Le Havre, Caudebec-en-Caux, Vernon, Mantes-la-Jolie, Issy-les-Moulineaux, Paris
Special OfferJust £99pp deposit and exclusive £100pp discount! Plus free home to airport transfers and £100 wine voucher on selected July/Aug 2026 sailings
UK - Cologne (Germany), Cochem, Trier - Bernkastel, Koblenz – Boppard, Rudesheim, Cologne, Cologne - UK
Special OfferJust £99pp deposit and exclusive £100pp discount! Plus free home to airport transfers and £100 wine voucher on selected July/Aug 2026 sailings
UK - Cologne (Germany), Koblenz - Boppard, Rhine Gorge - Mainz, Heidelberg, Strasbourg (France) - Colmar, Rudesheim (Germany), Cologne, Cologne - UK
Introduction
Why Riviera Travel?
Each thoughtfully crafted itinerary is open for discovery, from Europe’s scenic waterways to iconic rivers like the Mekong. And with the Price Promise and Happiness Guarantee, you can be confident from the moment you book. Expect journeys shaped by experts, experiences that unfold beautifully, and the simple pleasure of travelling in a way that feels wonderfully effortless.
Award Winning Travel
Riviera Travel have been delighting customers for over 40 years and have been consistently recognised for exceptional customer service and first-class products. They have been recognised in many surveys and awards, including the British Travel Awards, The Daily Telegraph, The Sunday Times, The Guardian and The Observer, Which? Magazine, Silver Travel Awards, Cruise Critic Editor’s Picks Awards, Travel Weekly and more.
Unbeatable value which always includes
- Direct flights & transfers
- Modern ships with impeccable on-board service
- Itinerary curated by Riviera experts
- Insightful excursions & visits every day with local guides
- Expert Riviera Cruise Director & Cruise Host looking after you throughout
- Evening entertainment from quizzes to impressive performers
- Onboard restaurant, bar & lounge, spa & wellness facilities, plus free Wi-Fi
- Delicious full board dining, plus Chef's Dinner
- Free Wi-Fi
- 20kg+ checked luggage
- 24/7 support from our UK-based team
- All-inclusive drinks package
Ships
European River Cruise Ships
Riviera’s Swiss-built and operated cruise ships are some of the youngest and most advanced in Europe. Enjoy spacious riverview cabins and suites with everything you'd expect from a superbly appointed boutique hotel. There are lounges with panoramic river views and state-of-the-art onboard facilities. New for 2026 is an all-inclusive drinks package included on board from 10am to midnight.
Riviera Reflection, Riviera Radiance and Riviera Resplendence
Riviera Radiance and Riviera Resplendence launched in 2025 and carry just 178 passengers and boast three restaurant options for dinner, well-furnished panoramic lounge and bar. An inviting sun-deck features sun loungers, splash pool and putting green, perfect for those relaxing days on the river.
Launching in 2027 is the superb Riviera Reflection, sister ship of Riviera Radiance and Riviera Resplendence. Named for the memories that stay with you long after your holiday ends, Riviera Reflection features Riviera’s largest suites and has been beautifully designed with Swiss partners.
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Riviera Rose
Cruise the Douro river on the brand-new, beautifully crafted MS Riviera Rose, a luxurious 114-passenger boutique hotel river ship.
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Geoffrey Chaucer, Emily Brontë, Thomas Hardy, Oscar Wilde, William Wordsworth
Launched between 2017 and 2020, these world-class ships carry 169 passengers and feature magnificent cabins, all with river view and seating area. A main restaurant and informal Riverview Kitchen provide dining options.
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George Eliot
Launched in 2019, in 2027 George Eliot will become the world’s first river cruise ship dedicated exclusively to solo travellers. Every departure will be solo-only, with no single supplements and a full season of thoughtfully curated itineraries designed for independent explorers.
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Lord Byron and Jane Austen
With just 140 guests, these ships launched in 2013 and 2015 and provide world-class river cruising experience on the beautiful rivers of France.
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Douro Elegance and Douro Splendour
These superb Douro river ships carry just 121 guests and were launched in 2017 and 2018.
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Worldwide River Cruise Ships
Riviera Alba
On the Mekong, we’re thrilled to introduce the Riviera Alba in 2027. This intimate vessel welcomes just 48 guests across 25 beautifully appointed suites, each thoughtfully designed to capture the charm and character of the Mekong region.
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Century Legend
The five‑star Century Legend glides along the ancient waters of the Yangtze, sailing from Beijing to Shanghai. Combining the refined elegance of a boutique hotel with the facilities of an ocean liner, this innovative, eco‑friendly ship offers a supremely smooth cruising experience.
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MV Bengal Ganga
Joining our fleet on the sacred Ganges is the MV Bengal Ganga. Inspired by traditional Burmese river vessels and colonial-era steamships, it brings a sense of heritage and adventure to every journey along this sacred waterway.
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MS Darakum
On the timeless Nile, we sail aboard the MS Darakum, operated by world-class hospitality company Mövenpick. Carrying just 104 passengers, the ship offers beautifully appointed cabins and suites – all with wonderful river views.
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Croatia Yachts
Equator
Having undergone a refurbishment in 2023, this small, intimate carries 36 guests and offers a comfortable and exclusive experience like no other.
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Felicita
Specially designed to sail in Croatian waters, Felicita carries just 38 guests.
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Il Mare
This superb 40-passenger ship has become a real favourite in the Croatia fleet.
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