Riviera River Cruises’ New Ships to Sail Danube, Douro Rivers

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. –  Riviera River Cruises’ two new ships launching in 2025 will sail itineraries on Europe’s Danube and Douro Rivers. Riviera Radiance will be based on the Danube River and will sail six itineraries, including an itinerary exclusively for solo travelers and three holiday itineraries, while Riviera Rose will be based on the Douro River and will sail one itinerary. For more information about Riviera River Cruises, call 888-838-8820 or visit https://www.rivierarivercruises.com/.

 

“We’re thrilled to announce that the newest ships to join our fleet are bound for the Danube and Douro rivers,” said Marilyn Conroy, Executive Vice President Sales and Marketing North America for Riviera River Cruises. “On the Danube, Riviera Radiance will sail our classic and holiday itineraries through Hungary, Slovakia and Austria, as well as a longer itinerary to the Black Sea and back. And on the Douro in Portugal and Spain, Riviera Rose will sail one of our newest itineraries. We look forward to hosting you on these beautiful ships and waterways.”

 

Riviera Radiance will sail six itineraries on the Danube River:

• The eight-day Blue Danube and Blue Danube for Solo Travelers itineraries with tours and visits of the Esztergom Basilica, Bratislava, Dürnstein, Melk Abbey, Linz or Salzburg, Vienna and Budapest; a live classical quartet recital on board; and a Hungarian folk lore show on board.
• The 15-day Budapest to the Black Sea itinerary with tours and visits of Kalocsa, Belgrade, Pleven, Bucharest, Constanta, Novi Sad, Vukovar, Osijek, Budapest, Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanassi, the Churches of Ivanovo, Belogradchik Rocks and Mesolithic Lepenski Vir; a scenic drive into the Puszta with an equestrian show; cruising through Iron Gates Gorge and into the heart of the Danube Delta; a live Bulgarian folklore show on board; a live Serbian musical performance on board; and a live Hungarian folk music show on board.
• The six-day Danube’s Imperial Cities & Yuletide Markets itinerary with tours and visits of Budapest, Bratislava, Vienna and Christmas markets in each, and a live classical quartet recital on board.
• The eight-day Christmas on the Danube itinerary with tours and visits of the Esztergom Basilica, Bratislava, Melk Abbey, Linz or Salzburg, Vienna; Budapest and Schönbrunn Palace; a live classical quartet recital on board; a live Hungarian folk lore show on board; and a Christmas Day gala dinner.
• The six-day New Year on the Danube itinerary with tours and visits of Budapest, Bratislava, Vienna and Schönbrunn Palace and its yuletide market; a live classical quartet recital on board; a live Hungarian folklore show on board; and a New Year’s Eve gala dinner and midnight drinks and canapés.

 

The 443-foot Riviera Radiance features 89 cabins, including Riviera’s largest-ever suites, and amenities that include a new split-level bar and restaurant that provides an airy ambience, a bistro with open kitchen, a new third restaurant with tasting courses inspired by the rivers of Europe, a sun deck with pool, a fitness center, and a spa and wellness area.

 

Riviera Rose will sail the eight-day Highlights of the Douro Valley & Salamanca itinerary with six visits and tours, including Mateus Palace Gardens, Castelo Rodrigo, Lamego, Pinhão and Porto; two visits to local quintas with a guided tour, meal and wine tasting; a traditional flamenco performance with lunch in the historic city of Salamanca; and choice of guided excursion to Vila Nova de Gaia or Guimarães.

 

The 262-foot Riviera Rose features 57 cabins that will accommodate 114 passengers and amenities that include an intimate yet relaxed restaurant with informal seating, a sun deck with sky lounge, bar and pool, and a fitness center.

 

Riviera River Cruises offers a variety of cruises on rivers and waterways across Europe, including exclusive departures for solo travelers with no single supplement and themed and holiday season itineraries. Its cruises include fine dining experiences, a free drinks package and expert-led excursions to iconic sights and hidden gems aboard one of the youngest fleets of ships in Europe, with spacious cabins and suites.

 

Riviera guarantees exceptional value, promising never to add hidden surcharges or fees, and it doesn’t automatically include gratuities, so the choice is up to guests.

 

Riviera River Cruises

 

Riviera River Cruises is the United Kingdom’s leading river cruise operator, with a sales staff working across North America. Riviera is known for its award-winning product, with ships featuring spacious cabins and suites, first-class service, a relaxed atmosphere, sumptuous onboard meals and captivating excursions, as well as its exceptional value, earning it accolades from consumer and trade media in the U.K. and United States. Riviera puts its guests first, hosting over 100,000 on its river cruises in the past five years, and is very supportive of the travel agency community, accepting bookings exclusively from advisors. For more information, call 888-838-8820 or visit https://www.rivierarivercruises.com/.

 

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