About Us

Like you, we love to travel and we are passionate about what we do. We personally select every aspect of your holiday and we are dedicated to ensuring that the content and detail of each itinerary is thoughtfully balanced, so there’s time for you to explore at a relaxing pace. We offer you a superb choice of holidays but we also ensure each of these has been honed to perfection. Our focus is on quality not quantity.

Awards

Over the years, we 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, Cruise Critic Editor’s Picks Awards and more

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Careers

We recruit like-minded individuals who are as passionate about travel as we all are - if you think you’re the right fit for us, take a look at our current job vacancies.

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Press Releases

Take a look at the latest press releases from Riviera Travel, the UK's leading river cruise and tour operator.

Why Choose Riviera Travel

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Why Riviera Travel?

Our outstanding crafted itineraries, authentic experiences with local experts, award-winning reputation and honest pricing policy are all reasons to book with Riviera Travel.

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Responsible Travel

As a travel company that curates holidays across the globe, we’re acutely aware of how important it is to look after the world we live and travel in.

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Travel Concierge

Make your holiday more personal to you with the help of our Travel Concierge, available on all of our European river cruises and UK tours. 

Discover Our Holidays

Why River Cruise

To us, every river cruise is a chance to share our favourite places with our favourite people - and we've gotten pretty good at planning the perfect trip.

Discover what to expect on a river cruise

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Life On Board A River Cruise

With Riviera Travel you will be staying in a floating, luxury, boutique hotel.

Life On Board A Yacht Cruise

If you've never taken a yacht cruise before, it can be hard to know what to expect. Below we've rounded up some key info so that you can prepare for live on board a yacht cruise!

Life On Board a Tall Ship Cruise

Experience life aboard our tall ship where relaxation meets adventure. Take in the views, explore the ship's history, or join the crew in raising the sails!