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River cruising makes a holiday to remember. And Riviera’s river cruises are multi award-winning and our itineraries are crafted by expert explorers, so you can relax knowing you’re in safe hands. ​

Sail to so many bucket list destinations, from Portugal’s vineyard-draped towns on the Douro Valley, to the Danube’s greatest cities like historic Budapest and Vienna. Immerse yourself in each location with expert local guides, whether that’s a cellar tour in Porto (and all-important port tasting) or a guided tour of the remarkable Melk Abbey in Austria. ​

And it’s not just about the destinations – it is about the journey (excuse the cliché). There’s five-star accommodation on board with a window or balcony in every cabin, full board fine dining with buffet breakfasts, lunches and four-course fine dining in the evening. You won’t want to miss the evening entertainment, from a lively Hungarian folklore show to a classical musical recital. Throughout your trip, a wonderful Riviera Cruise Director and Concierge will look after you.

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Our award winning river cruises offer unbeatable value including:

  • Flights with no regional supplements & transfers.
  • 24/7 support from our UK based team.
  • Full board dining, chefs dinner and a free drinks package
  • Expert Riviera Tour Manager looking after you throughout.
  • Book with a deposit, and pay full balance up to 101 days before departure.
  • Our happiness guarantee protection: If you’re not happy by day two we’ll bring you home with a full refund.
  • Our price promise which ensures you book at the best price or a voucher +25% back.
  • Fantastic itineraries curated by experts filled with insightful excursions & visits.

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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

  • 3 countries visited
  • 5* ships
  • Flights included
  • 9 included experiences
  • Full board dining
  • Our most popular River Cruise
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 five-star ship
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
Old town on the Pegnitz River in Nuremberg, Germany

River Cruise

Medieval Germany: Bavaria and the Romantic Road

  • Germany
  • 5* ship
  • Flights included
  • Full board dining
  • 10 included experiences
  • Explore iconic historical cities & sites
  • Enjoy scenic towns along the Romantic Road
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

  • France, Germany, Switzerland
  • 5* ships
  • Flights included
  • Rail included
  • Full board (except one lunch if choosing the full day excursion)
  • 10 included experiences

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24/7 access to UK based team

We’re on hand before and during your holiday. If anything were to go awry during your travels, you can call our emergency number at any point.

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Price promise

Book early confident in the knowledge it will be our lowest price. In the very rare event we do reduce the price after you've booked, we'll automatically send you a Future Travel Voucher for the difference in value, plus an extra 25%

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Happiness guaranteed

You’re always protected by our Happiness Guarantee; if you’re not happy by day two of your holiday, we’ll bring you home with a full refund.

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Quality promise

You cannot find the same quality experience for less with a competitor – and if you do, we’ll match the price.

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Your money is safe and secure

No matter what, your money is safe and secure and fully protected by ABTA and ATOL.

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