Riviera Travel
Riviera Travel use their years of touring expertise to provide excellent value for money on well-designed modern ships, exclusively for British passengers. Their river cruises include Eurostar travel or return flights from a choice of regional airports, quality dining options and fewer excursions meaning more time in destinations.
Riviera Travel also offer a choice of 7-night yacht cruises in Croatia from Split and Dubrovnik, accompanied by an experienced Tour Manager. Visit small, picturesque ports on the Dalmatian coast on yacht cruisers carrying just 38-40 passengers.
Cruise Collection
Highlights of Burgundy and Provence
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Discover the famous wine-producing region of Burgundy and the historic highlights of Arles and Avignon in Provence. Includes shore excursions and return flights from the UK
Lyon to Avignon
Budapest to the Black Sea
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UK - Budapest (Hungary), Kalocsa, Belgrade (Serbia), Cruising the Iron Gates Gorge, Pleven (Bulgaria), Bucharest (Romania), Danube Delta, Constanta, Rousse (Bulgaria) - Veliko Tarnovo - Arbanassi - Ivanovo, Belogradchik, Iron Gates - Lepenski Vir (Serbia), Novi Sad, Vukovar - Osijek (Croatia), Budapest (Hungary), Budapest - UK
Dutch Bulbfields
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UK - Amsterdam (Holland), Enkhuizen, Rotterdam - Kinderdijk, Keukenhof - Amsterdam, Amsterdam - UK
Heart of Europe
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UK - Cologne (Germany), Koblenz - Boppard, Rudesheim, Mainz, Miltenberg - Wertheim, Wurzburg, Bamberg, Nuremberg , Regensburg, Passau, Melk (Austria) - Vienna, Bratislava , Budapest (Hungary), Budapest - UK
Medieval Flanders and Dutch Bulbfields
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UK - Amsterdam (Holland), Amsterdam - Hoorn, Arnhem, Antwerp (Belgium), Ghent, Bruges, Keukenhof (Holland) - Amsterdam, Amsterdam - UK
Medieval Germany
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Frankfurt , Mainz , Miltenberg , Würzburg , Rothenberg , Bamberg , Nuremberg
Paris and Normandy on the Seine
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UK - Paris (France), Les Andelys, Rouen - Caudebec, Bayeux - Gold Beach, Honfleur, Vernon - Giverny, Paris, Paris - UK
Rhine and Moselle
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UK - Cologne (Germany), Cochem, Trier - Bernkastel, Koblenz – Boppard, Rudesheim, Cologne, Cologne - UK
Rhine to Strasbourg and Heidelberg
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UK - Cologne (Germany), Koblenz - Boppard, Rhine Gorge - Mainz, Heidelberg, Strasbourg (France) - Colmar, Rudesheim (Germany), Cologne, Cologne - UK
River Rhine to Switzerland
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UK - Cologne (Germany), Koblenz, Rudesheim, Speyer, Strasbourg, Breisach (Germany) - Titisee, Lucerne (Switzerland) - Bernese Oberland, Basel - UK
The Blue Danube
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UK - Budapest (Hungary), Esztergom, Bratislava (Slovakia), Durnstein (Austria) - Melk, Salzburg, Vienna, Budapest (Hungary), Budapest - UK
The Douro to Salamanca
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UK - Porto (Portugal), Pinhao, Castelo Rodrigo, Salamanca (Spain), Mateus Palace (Portugal), Lamego, Porto, Porto - UK
Introduction
What's Included?
All Riviera Travel's river cruises include a full board cruise plus return travel either by Eurostar or a choice regional airports, overseas transfers and some excursions as per the itineraries.
Dining
From sumptuous breakfasts to buffet lunches and fine four-course dinners, you will sample culinary delights on a Riviera Travel cruise. Early risers can enjoy tea or coffee and fresh pastries on the Sun Deck before a full buffet breakfast is served in the restaurant. Breakfast is a feast of hot and cold options with an omelette station preparing dishes to order. Lunch is also served as a buffet and Afternoon Tea is served with the Chef's special patisserie. Complimentary tea and coffee is available throughout the day. After a busy exploring new destinations, relax in the main restaurant with a four-course dinner of starter, soup, main and dessert including international dishes and regional delicacies. Every cruise also has a Welcome Dinner and Gala Dinner. The restaurant has an open-seating plan with smaller tables.
On newer ships, the Stern Bar transforms to the 'Chef's Restaurant' seating just 24 guests and the Chef presents special signature dishes with a fixed menu.
From 2021, menus will be expanded to allow guests to experience the flavours of each destination. Every evening, the onboard chefs will offer a choice of 'Local Flavours' options inspired by the area visited.
Croatia Coast Yacht Cruises
Croatia coast yacht cruises include daily breakfast plus lunch or dinners as per the individual itineraries, so guests can make the most of dining ashore when in port. All yacht cruises include a Captain's Gala Dinner.
Ships
New for 2021
From 2021, guests in superior suites and top deck cabins on European river cruises will benefit from the following added extras:
- Access to a smart handset allowing unlimited calls, text messages and internet usage onboard and ashore
- L'Occitane en Provence toiletries in the bathroom
- Bottle of Prosecco on arrival
- Platter of fresh fruits later on in the cruise
- Complimentary aperitif each evening
The Ships
Geoffrey Chaucer
New for 2020, state-of-the-art ship Geoffrey Chaucer carries just 176 guests in luxurious suites and cabins. The main restaurant offers relaxed fine dining with sumptuous four-course dinners, while the bistro is perfect for al-fresco dining.
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George Eliot
New for 2019, the George Eliot offers an intimate experience with the personal service and ambience of a luxury boutique hotel. The ship accommodates just 132 guests in 70 luxuriously appointed suites and cabins.
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Emily Bronte, Thomas Hardy, Oscar Wilde, William Wordsworth, Robert Burns and Lord Tennyson
Launched 2017, innovative ships Emily Bronte, Thomas Hardy and Oscar Wilde carry 169 passengers in spacious, boutique style cabins. Public areas include a modern restaurant serving delicious cuisine and the panoramic observation lounge and bar. Sister ships Robert Burns and William Wordsworth launched in 2018, with Lord Tennyson launching in 2021.
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Lord Byron and Jane Austen
Superb new ships Lord Byron and Jane Austen carry just 140 guests. Swiss operated, these ships feature stylish public areas and spacious, well-designed cabins, most with French balconies.
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William Shakespeare and Charles Dickens
New for 2014 and 2015 respectively, William Shakespeare and Charles Dickens are state of the art throughout, with fine furnishings, spacious layout, luxurious cabins and excellent facilities.
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Swiss Ruby
Swiss Ruby is a smaller ship carrying just 88 guests, perfect for exploring the intimate River Elbe. With a warm, friendly atmosphere and exquisite public areas, Swiss Ruby offers a classic river experience.
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Swiss Corona and Swiss Tiara
Swiss Corona was built in 2004 and Swiss Tiara was built in 2006. Both ships feature an elegant lobby, two lounges and spacious cabins with hotel-style beds.
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Douro Ships
Douro Elegance and Douro Splendour
Launched in 2017, Douro Elegance and Douro Splendour carry just 126 guests in modern air-conditioned cabins, most of which feature floor-to-ceiling windows offering stunning views of the passing scenery.
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Yangtze Ships
Century Sun
Century Sun was built in 2006 and features 153 well-appointed outisde cabins over four decks.
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Nile Ship
The 104-passenger Movenpick Darakum is one of the smaller ships on the Nile with a low draft in order to navigate the full length of the Nile river. The ships 52 cabins and suites along with the public areas are imaginatively furnished in a charming Moroccan style. The Movenpick Darakum offers a unique, unforgettable experience.
Croatia Coast Yachts
Admiral and Aquamarin - launched in 2015 and 2017 respectively
Adriatic Sun - launched in 2018
Corona - launched in 2015
Il Mare - launched in 2017
Mare Blu - launched in 2018
Riva - launched in 2018
Rhapsody - launching in 2020