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River Cruises

Cruise Europe’s iconic rivers — from the Danube to the Rhine and Douro — on award-winning ships featuring spacious cabins, handcrafted itineraries and unforgettable cultural experiences.

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Yacht Cruises

Explore Europe’s coastlines on boutique small-ship yacht cruises, with access to hidden harbors, authentic local experiences and everything included for exceptional value.

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European Grand Tours

Discover more of Europe on an all-in-one land and river cruise vacation — combining guided touring, cultural highlights and river travel inspired by the golden age of exploration.

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Solo Vacations

Enjoy a cruise designed for independent travelers, with your own spacious cabin, no-single-supplement options on selected departures and plenty of chances to meet likeminded guests.

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Bestselling European River Cruises

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Vacation Happiness Guarantee

If you're not happy by the end of the second day, we'll arrange and cover your return trip and refund the full cost of your vacation.

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Your Money is Safe and Secure

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

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24/7 Access to Support Team

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

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Unbeatable Value for Money

40 years' experience and historic supplier relationships, together with the scale of our operation, ensures your vacation will always be unbeatable value for money.

Solo River Cruises — No Single Supplement

Explore Europe’s most beautiful rivers with the freedom to travel your way. Enjoy your own spacious cabin, enriching guided excursions, and a welcoming onboard atmosphere — all with no single supplement on selected solo-exclusive sailings.

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Group River Cruises Made Easy

Travel together and save. When you book a group of 8 or more on a European river cruise, 1 in every 8 places is free — plus enjoy tailored experiences, dedicated support, and seamless planning from start to finish.

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Extend Your River Cruise

Complete your journey with even more time to explore. After your river cruise ends, step straight into the heart of Europe’s most iconic cities — from majestic mountain scenery to vibrant cultural capitals. With our Extend Your Cruise options, you can enjoy additional hotel nights, guided touring, and the freedom to experience more at your own pace.

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Why Choose Riviera Travel

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Why Riviera Travel?

Our uniquely crafted itineraries, authentic experiences with local experts, award-winning reputation and honest pricing policy are all reasons to book with us.

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Why Choose a River Cruise?

To us, every river cruise is a chance to share our favorite places with our favorite people - and we've gotten pretty good at planning the perfect trip.

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Discover Your Dream European Cruise

With so many European river, solo, yacht and grand tour vacations to choose from, it can be hard to pick just one. Get inspired and start planning your next getaway with our latest brochure.

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