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5th March 2026

Latest update - Middle East disruption

Following the ongoing situation in the Middle East, we want to reassure our guests that your safety and wellbeing are – and always will be – our top priority.

We’re closely monitoring developments and continue to follow the latest guidance from the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). At the same time, we’re working closely with our airline and operational partners to make sure travel arrangements are carefully managed and we’re responding promptly to any updates.

As always, we’re here for you. We’re on hand with 24/7 operational support, and all of our tours are accompanied by Riviera representatives in destination – so there’s always someone on hand to help.

If your holiday is affected, we’ll contact you directly to talk through your travel arrangements and next steps. If you are due to travel and haven’t heard from us, there’s no need to take action at this time – we’ll be in touch as soon as possible if there’s anything you need to know.

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Upgrade to Upper Deck Luxury for Middle Deck Prices

Book a cabin on the upper deck on select October 2026 European river cruises for the price of a middle deck cabin. 

Upper deck cabins are always popular – this is your invitation to experience the river the way it’s meant to be.

The price you see already includes the upgrade – so all that’s left to do is book.

Please see below for full terms and conditions.

Europe, with the best views of the river

Not all cabins are equal. Upper deck is where floor-to-ceiling windows are, where the vantage point is highest, and where October in Europe is at its very best – harvest-time valleys, ancient riverside cities and sun-warmed hillsides drifting past in the most extraordinary autumn light.

Holidays Included in This Offer

HolidayDeparture Date
Burgundy, the River Rhône and Provence River Cruise
6 October 2026
19 October 2026
23 October 2026
Porto cityscape on the Douro River with traditional Rabelo boats in Portugal
Douro, Porto and Salamanca River Cruise
22 October 2026
Rhine Cruise to Switzerland
16 October 2026
17 October 2026
23 October 2026
24 October 2026
Rhine, Strasbourg and Heidelberg River Cruise
3 October 2026
10 October 2026
24 October 2026
Avignon city aerial view, France
Lyon, Provençal Rhône & the Camargue River Cruise
9 October 2026
Rhine and Moselle River Cruise
17 October 2026
Sunrise at the Moselle river bend over the village Bremm, Germany
Gastronomy of the Rhine & Moselle River Cruise
10 October 2026
An aerial shot of the Porto Cathedrals next to the Douro River, Portugal
Highlights of the Douro Valley & Salamanca River Cruise
27 October 2026
The Seine river with Alexandre III bridge and Eiffel Tower in the background
The Seine, Paris and Normandy River Cruise
9 October 2026
View of Chain Bridge and Budapest illuminated at twilight in Hungary
Budapest to the Black Sea River Cruise
12 October 2026
Gastronomy of the Seine River Cruise
10 October 2026

Explore October departures on these river cruises

Fountain with sculptures and the Natural History Museum in Vienna, Austria
A distant view of Melk abbey on a rocky outcrop above the Danube river, Austria
Salzburg skyline with river Salzach in springtime, Austria
Wiener Ringstrasse with Burgtheater and tram at sunrise, Vienna, Austria

River Cruise

The Blue Danube River Cruise

  • Austria, Hungary, Slovakia
  • 5* ships
  • Flights included
  • 9 included experiences
  • Full board dining
  • Our most popular River Cruise
Upper deck cabins at middle deck prices on select Oct '26
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Upper deck cabins at middle deck prices on select Oct '26
Porto cityscape on the Douro River with traditional Rabelo boats in Portugal
River Douro region at sunrise
View of bridge across river in Spain with Salamanca cathedral in the background
Medieval clock tower amidst a street of Castelo Rodrigo's historical village, Portugal

River Cruise

Douro, Porto and Salamanca River Cruise

  • Portugal, Spain
  • 5* ships
  • Flights included
  • Full board dining
  • 8 visits & tours
  • 7 nights on board a boutique ship
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Pretty bridge across a waterways of Strasbourg, capital city of the Alsace region, France
Feldberg Mountain, Germany, with views of distant Hills and Forests under a blue cloudy sky
Famous Chapel Bridge in the historic city center of Lucerne, the city's symbol and one of Switzerland's main tourist attractions and views on a sunny day in summer, Canton of Lucerne, Switzerland
Church, houses and vineyards with the Rhein river in Assmanshausen, Germany

River Cruise

Rhine Cruise to Switzerland

Deal of the week!
  • France, Germany, Switzerland
  • 5* ships
  • Flights included
  • Rail included
  • Full board (except one lunch if choosing the full day excursion)
  • 10 included experiences
Upper deck cabins at middle deck prices on select Oct '26
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Upper deck cabins at middle deck prices on select Oct '26
The Seine river with Alexandre III bridge and Eiffel Tower in the background
Les Andelys commune, an old Norman village located in northern French, Normandy
Old Harbour of Honfleur, France, featuring colourful fishing boats
The old Mill of Vernon, above the Seine river, France

River Cruise

The Seine, Paris and Normandy River Cruise

  • France
  • 5* ship
  • Flights included
  • Rail included
  • Full board
  • 10 included experiences
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Upper deck cabins at middle deck prices on select Oct '26
The old bridge in Heidelberg city and colourful evening sky in Germany
View of Rüdesheim am Rhein through vineyards. Rhine Valley, Germany

River Cruise

Rhine, Strasbourg and Heidelberg River Cruise

  • France, Germany
  • 5* ships
  • Flights included
  • Rail included
  • Full board dining
  • 10 included experiences
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Upper deck cabins at middle deck prices on select Oct '26
Avignon city aerial view, France
Aerial view of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer and beach in France
View from ruins of a castle of Châteauneuf-du-Pape town in Vaucluse, France
Curving Ardeche River, surrounded by tall trees and a cliff, France

River Cruise

Lyon, Provençal Rhône & the Camargue River Cruise

  • France
  • 5* ships
  • Flights included
  • Rail included
  • Full board dining
  • 16 included experiences
  • Return Eurostar, TGV & transfers
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Imperial Castle on mountain with houses overlooking Mosel river in Cochem, Germany
Picturesque bend of the river Rhine near the town Filsen, Germany, Rhineland-Palatinate
Colorful houses in Old Town on Rhine River Embankment

River Cruise

Rhine and Moselle River Cruise

  • Germany
  • 5* ships
  • Flights included
  • Rail included
  • Full board dining
  • 10 included experiences
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Upper deck cabins at middle deck prices on select Oct '26
Sunrise at the Moselle river bend over the village Bremm, Germany

River Cruise

Gastronomy of the Rhine & Moselle River Cruise

  • Germany
  • 5* ships
  • Flights included
  • Rail included
  • Full board dining
  • Multiple wine tasting experiences
  • Visit the Lindt chocolate museum
  • Explore Germany's oldest city
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Upper deck cabins at middle deck prices on select Oct '26
View of Chain Bridge and Budapest illuminated at twilight in Hungary
The Mraconia Monastery on the Danube river at the iron gates in Romania
Exterior view of the Palace of the Parliament in Bucharest, Romania
Aerial view of Veliko Tarnovo city and river from Tsarevets hill in Bulgaria
Belogradchik cliff rocks near ancient Kaleto in Bulgaria

River Cruise

Budapest to the Black Sea River Cruise

  • Bulgaria, Croatia, Hungary, Romania, Serbia
  • 5* ships
  • Flights included
  • 16 visits & tours
  • Full board (except two lunches)
Upper deck cabins at middle deck prices on select Oct '26
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Upper deck cabins at middle deck prices on select Oct '26

River Cruise

Gastronomy of the Seine River Cruise

  • France
  • 5* ship
  • Flights included
  • Rail included
  • Full board, plus Chef’s Dinner
  • 13 included experiences
  • See the famous 'Water Lillies' pond at Monet's house
  • Tour of Bizy castle with cider and cheese tasting
Upper deck cabins at middle deck prices on select Oct '26
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Upper deck cabins at middle deck prices on select Oct '26

Between 2nd June date and 30th July book an upper deck cabin on selected river cruise departures for the same price as a middle deck cabin. Offer is available on select European river cruises departing October 2026. Suites are excluded from the offer which only applies to standard cabins.  Prices of the upper deck cabins are already reduced for the offer period. The offer is subject to availability on individual departures, and is available on a first come first served basis. Riviera Travel reserves the right to withdraw or amend this offer at any time. This offer is not combinable with any other promotion. Sole occupancy cabins are eligible for the offer but only if there is an available Sole occupancy cabin with the equivalent supplement on both decks.