Riviera River Cruises will launch a new ship featuring a third restaurant and the company's largest suites; themed itineraries; and, in addition, all 2026 European river cruise departures, which are now available to book, are 50% off until November 30.
“As we launch sales for 2026, we have a lot of new things to offer, from a spacious ship with a third dining room to itineraries focused on nature, gardens, food, music and art, and a German cruise for solo travelers,” said Marilyn Conroy, Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing for North America at Riviera River Cruises. “And through November, all 2026 sailings are available at half price.” If your customers are considering a European river cruise, now is a great time to book
New ship
The 443-foot Riviera Resplendence will feature amenities and 89 cabins for 178 passengers spread across four decks, including a new two-level bar and restaurant, a third restaurant, and Riviera's largest suites to date. The third restaurant, Mosaic, will offer tasting menus inspired by the rivers of Europe. The ship will also feature a sundeck with a pool, a bistro with an open kitchen, a fitness center, and a spa and wellness area.
The Grand Suites will be the largest at Riviera, at 344 square meters, and will feature a balcony with sliding doors and outdoor seating, as well as a living area with a sofa, sun lounger, and coffee table. The Superior Suites will be 258 square feet, with a French balcony with sliding doors and a living area with a sun lounger and coffee table.
The double cabins will be 172 square feet and feature a sitting area with a chaise lounge and small table. Double cabins on the upper and middle decks will have a French balcony with sliding doors, while double cabins on the lower deck will have a smaller, fixed window.
New themed itineraries
Rhine Gardens and Natural Beauty: Eight days with 11 experiences included, with departures from May to October 2026.
Danube Gastronomy: Eight days with 15 included experiences, departing from April to October 2026 and starting at $3,399 per person based on double occupancy. Savor Leberkäse, Linzer Torte, and a local beer in Linz; strudel at a traditional pastry shop in Schönbrunn Palace in Vienna; Hungarian and Austrian wines at the cellars of the Basilica of Esztergom and Dürnstein; Slovak beer and local specialties in Bratislava; and a tasting at the Central Market Hall and of the traditional herbal liqueur Unicum in Budapest.
Rhine and Moselle Gastronomy: Eight days with 11 experiences included, departing from April to August 2026.
Gastronomy of the Seine: Eight days with 13 experiences included, with departures from April to October 2026.
Music and Art of the Blue Danube: Eight days with 12 experiences included, with departures from April to October 2026.
New departure for single travelers
Medieval Germany for Solo Travelers: Eight days with 10 included experiences, departing in August 2026. See St. Martin's Cathedral and the beautiful stained-glass windows of St. Stephen's Church in Mainz, the impressive Marienberg Fortress and the famous Baroque palace in Würzburg, the charming old town of Rothenburg, the traditional Fachwerk buildings in the medieval villages of Miltenberg and Wertheim, pretty Bamberg and its exquisite old town, and St. Lawrence Church and the bustling Hauptmarkt in Nuremberg.
Riviera River Cruises offers a wide variety of river and waterway cruises throughout Europe, including departures dedicated to solo travelers with no single supplement, as well as themed and seasonal holiday itineraries.
Their cruises include dining experiences, a complimentary drinks package, and expertly guided excursions to iconic landmarks and hidden gems aboard one of Europe's youngest fleets of ships, featuring spacious cabins and suites.
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