Celebrating 40 Years of Travel with Riviera

To celebrate its 40th anniversary, Riviera Travel, the parent company of Riviera River Cruises, is adding two new ships to its fleet in 2025, Riviera Radiance and Riviera Rose. Moving away from using the names of famous British authors and proudly putting Riviera’s own name on the bow, the brand is preparing to launch a new generation of river ships featuring a split-level bar and restaurant, a third dining venue, the line’s largest-ever suites and new certification for high environmental standards.

The 178-guest Riviera Radiance features all the facilities you’d expect to find in a boutique hotel. The split-level lounge and dining in the main restaurant rivals the finest onshore establishments with delicious food complemented by delicate European porcelain, gleaming glassware and the intuitive service of the onboard staff. Two additional specialty restaurants, open for lunch and/or dinner, offer a more intimate dining experience and showcase an array of regional flavours, enhancing your destination immersion. Guests will be able to choose from the Market menu, comprising of meat and fish dishes, or the vegetarian or vegan focused Garden menu. You will never go hungry on board! Plus, you can enjoy unlimited house wine, draft beer and a selection of soft drinks and juices at lunch, plus unlimited cocktails, mocktails, house spirits and mixers from 6 p.m. to midnight, as well as Martini and Sherry pre-dinner and Port and Brandy after dinner.

Floor-to-ceiling French balconies available in over 80% of the ship’s staterooms and suites, make your private cocoon feel light and airy. For the ultimate in space and comfort, check out the impressive 32 square metres Grand Suite, the biggest suite on any Riviera ship, featuring separate living and sleeping space, and a private balcony complete with outdoor seating, absolutely perfect for enjoying an “al fresco” breakfast or a pre-dinner “sundown” cocktail in the privacy of your own suite. Other facilities on board include a swimming pool, spa and a wellness area. MS Riviera Radiance qualifies for the Gold Standard in the Green Awards programme, which sets out independently verified standards in safety and environmental performance. She will sail from/to Budapest along the beautiful Danube river, visiting gems such as Vienna, Melk, Dürnstein, Salzburg and Linz as well as sailing from Budapest to the Black Sea and visiting ports in Hungary, Serbia, Bulgaria and Romania along the way.

8-days The Blue Danube
Budapest roundtrip 
June 23 – October 13, 2025

15-days Budapest to the Black Sea
Budapest roundtrip
September 29, 2025

The second vessel being introduced in 2025 is the smaller, beautifully crafted Riviera Rose. Carrying just 114 guests, the ship offers 57 staterooms and suites across three of her four decks, including four Balcony Suites with floor to ceiling windows and outside seating, the perfect place to sit and watch the scenery go by. Just like all other Riviera ships, Riviera Rose offers fine dining with meals prepared by professional chefs and served by attentive international staff, engaging and informative excursions included in your fare and led by experienced tour leaders and local guides, complimentary bicycles for you to take on shore explorations, and Wi-Fi throughout the ship to stay connected to your family and friends. Riviera Rose’s inaugural season starts in April 2025 in Porto, Portugal, sailing the Douro and Salamanca River itineraries and offering a Lisbon extension for an in-depth destination exploration.  

8-days Highlights of the Douro Valley & Salamanca
Porto roundtrip
April 8 – October 21, 2025

11-days Highlights of the Douro Valley & Salamanca with Lisbon Extension
Porto roundtrip
April 22 – October 21, 2025

What can you expect when sailing with Riviera River Cruises?
-All meals on board from dinner on your day of arrival through to breakfast on departure day
-Unlimited house wine and beer at lunch and dinner 
-Unlimited cocktails, mocktails, house spirits and mixers from 6pm to midnight
-Welcome dinner and the Captain’s Dinner
-A packed lunch during full day sightseeing trips
-Five-star service from an English-speaking crew and knowledgeable local guides
-Complimentary on-board tea, coffee and water
-Complimentary on-board Wi-Fi
-Services of a Riviera Travel cruise director and concierge
-All port charges and taxes

For an elevated on board experience, indulge in the Riviera Plus when you stay in a deluxe or superior suite and all upper deck staterooms. Riviera Plus extras include a smart phone with unlimited worldwide calls, text messages and data, helping you to explore further on board and ashore. Luxury toiletries, a bottle of Champagne on arrival, locally inspired gifts to take home, and an aperitif each evening.

Book any Riviera river cruise in the month of September and receive €100 pp on board credit to spend on a relaxing massage, hair appointment or a manicure/pedicure. This offer is combinable with Riviera’s Sail & Save promotion which offers up to US$1,500 per stateroom savings! 

Contact Your Travel Professional or visit here for complete details.