Extend your river cruise adventure — with a free hotel night on us
Book a 2026 or 2027 European river cruise during the Festive Season and enjoy a free 1-night hotel stay — either before you set sail or after you return.
Take your time exploring more of Europe’s most fascinating cities. From Budapest’s grand boulevards and Lisbon’s sun-drenched streets to the fairytale charm of Amsterdam — you’ll have an extra day to discover, relax, and soak it all in.
Unlock even more value this Festive Season
When you book by January 31, 2026, you can also enjoy:
Exceptional savings, extra nights, and more time in Europe — all included.
Always included on every sailing
Plus, every Riviera Travel river cruise comes with:
- All-inclusive drinks package
- Vacation Happiness Guarantee — if you’re not happy by day two, we’ll refund your vacation in full and arrange your return
Relax knowing everything is taken care of — and incredible value is built in.
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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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No matter what, your money is safe and secure and fully protected.
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.
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.
Terms & Conditions
Guests booking select Riviera Travel itineraries will receive a complimentary hotel stay for one night, up to a maximum value of $500 (USD) total. The offer applies to a single night only; any additional nights or costs exceeding $500 are the responsibility of the guest. Credit is non-transferable, non-refundable and applies only to the specified guests in the booking. Transfers, meals (unless included in the hotel’s standard offering), and incidental expenses are excluded from this offer. Eligibility: Offer valid for new bookings only, made between December 05th 2025 and February 28th 2026, and cannot be applied retrospectively. Applies to bookings made directly with Riviera Travel and is not available for online bookings. Booking Conditions: Hotel stay must be booked through Riviera Travel at the time of cruise reservation. Offer is subject to availability and may vary by destination, travel date, and hotel partner participation. Riviera Travel reserves the right to substitute a comparable hotel if the preferred option is unavailable. Not applicable to charter bookings. Pricing & Examples: A one-night stay valued at $450 will be fully covered; a stay priced at $600 will require the guest to pay $100. All prices are based on published hotel rates at the time of booking. Any unused credit cannot be redeemed as a cash alternative. General Terms: Riviera Travel reserves the right to withdraw or modify this offer at any time without notice. In the event of force majeure (e.g., natural disasters, geopolitical events), hotel arrangements may change without liability. All bookings are subject to Riviera Travel’s standard terms and conditions. Contact. For full details, availability, and exclusions, please contact our reservations team at 754-296-5335.
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