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Our European River Cruise Ships

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When we say 'Bon Voyage' that's not a wish - that's a promise. On a Riviera Travel river cruise everything is carefully curated to make your journey a memorable one.

And we've perfected your onboard experience to ensure it - from sampling locally inspired dishes in our stylish restaurant to the friendly smiles of our first-class crew - right down to the ships themselves.  

Our Swiss-built and operated cruise ships are some of the youngest in Europe - and the most advanced. In fact, they are rated by the 'Berlitz Guide to River Cruising' as some of the finest river cruise ships to grace Europe’s waterways. Expect only the best - spacious cabins and suites with everything you'd want from a superbly appointed boutique hotel. There are lounges with panoramic river views and state-of-the-art onboard facilities. We've thought of everything. So, in a few months, when you're lounging on our sundeck looking out at one of the world's most beautiful waterways, you might never want to leave.  

What's more, you can benefit from the luxury of Riviera Plus when you stay in a deluxe or superior suite or any upper deck cabin (2024 and 2025 departures only).

Want to know more about our fleet of 5-star river cruise ships? Go ahead - take a look around. 

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Our first-class ships and cabins provide a top-notch experience for our guests - they've rated us 5/5 for our cabins, onboard dining, customer service and spacious ships. 

Find out more about why we were rated the Best-value River Cruise line by Which? in our latest blog post.

 

 

Our newest river cruise ships

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MS Riviera Radiance

Home to our biggest suites yet, the brand-new MS Riviera Radiance has been brilliantly designed in collaboration with our Swiss partners for the perfect balance of contemporary and cosy.

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MS Riviera Rose

Cruise the rivers of Europe on the brand-new, beautifully crafted MS Riviera Rose, a luxurious 80-metre-long boutique hotel. It’s the perfect place to unwind between onshore adventures.

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MS Riviera Resplendence

Home to our biggest suites yet, the brand-new MS Riviera Resplendence has been brilliantly designed in collaboration with our Swiss partners for the perfect balance of contemporary and cosy.

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Our 5-star fleet of European river cruise ships

A panorama of MS Geoffrey Chaucer on a river

MS Geoffrey Chaucer

Built in 2019, the spacious MS Geoffery Chaucer sails along many beautiful European waterways.

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Distant side shot of the George Eliot, on a river

MS George Eliot

MS George Eliot visits many exciting destinations, like the Dutch Bulbfields and Medieval Germany.

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William Wordsworth ship on the Danube river with parliament building in the background

MS William Wordsworth

Uncover the heart of Europe along the Danube, Main and Rhine on MS William Wordsworth, built 2018.

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Exterior side shot of the Douro Elegance ship

MS Douro Elegance

Discover the highlights of Portugal along the Douro River on MS Douro Elegance, built in 2017.

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MS Douro Splendour

Accommodating just 119 guests, MS Douro Splendour feels light and airy as it sails the Douro.

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Side front shot of Oscar Wilde on the river

MS Oscar Wilde

From the Dutch Waterways to the Rhine and Danube, explore Europe on MS Oscar Wilde – built 2017.

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Jane Austen ship sailing along the Danube river

MS Jane Austen

Explore France from the Seine onboard the elegant MS Jane Austen, built in 2015.

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MS Emily Brontë

The MS Emily Brontë sails five prominent waterways, including the Danube and the Rhine.

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The Lord Byron river cruiser

MS Lord Byron

Sail the beautiful waterways of France onboard the luxurious MS Lord Byron, built in 2013.

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A front exterior shot of the Thomas Hardy ship

MS Thomas Hardy

Cruise on MS Thomas Hardy to see the scenic splendor of the Danube, the Saône and the Rhône.

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Exterior shot of the William Shakespeare sailing along the Danube

MS William Shakespeare

MS William Shakespeare, built in 2014, explores France along the picturesque Rhône River.

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Exterior shot of the Porto Mirante cruise ship

MS Porto Mirante

Between onshore adventures, relax in the comfort of the spacious and stylish accommodations of the MS Porto Mirante.

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Discover life on board

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

Meet Our River Cruise Team

Your Riviera Travel experience starts from the moment you speak to our friendly reservations team.

Meet our river cruise team
Aerial of Budapest city with view of the the Danube river in Hungary

River Cruise Onshore Experiences

We plan our itineraries to ensure we're catering to those interests that make a culture unique. Perfecting every excursion to ensure you get the most out of your onshore adventures.

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The Rivers We Sail On

From the scenic Seine to the mighty Danube, and the historic Nile, each river we sail on has something different to offer.

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With a wide range of holidays to choose from, it might be hard to pick just one. Start planning your next holiday with our latest brochures. Simply click the brochure you'd like to receive and fill in your details. You'll receive your selection in 3-5 working days, free of charge.

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