Fine culinary experiences

A river cruise is a wondrous journey of discovery and a culinary pleasure

Typical dinner menu

Poached egg on crisp frisée, Comté cheese, roasted walnuts and balsamic dressing Marinated king prawns with Asian style noodles, curry sauce and root vegetables Smoked halibut carpaccio, celery, leek and lemon salad

Consommé niçoise – vegetable broth, aubergine, courgette, bell pepper, pasta and pesto Beef tea royale – beef essence, root vegetables and Chester stick

Rosemary honey glazed duck breast, potato dauphinoise, apple red cabbage, star anise gravy Pan fried fillet of sea bream, lemon butter sauce, orange fennel, risotto Fried white asparagus, potato pearls, cress, sesame, strawberries, vegan lemon hollandaise sauce

Crème Brûlée Classique – vanilla crème brûlée and mint Gratinated ice cream, warm cherries and pralines Chocolate cheesecake with marinated berries

Coffee or tea

Local Flavours

Tartare of Dutch herring, pumpernickel bread, onion, sour cream and pickles

“Nederlandse Schol” – Pan fried fillet of plaice, sautéed dill cucumbers, buttered potatoes, Dutch North Sea shrimps, bacon and lemon butter sauce

“Haagse Bluff” – forest berries, biscuit, egg white

A river cruise is a wondrous journey of discovery that should also be a culinary pleasure. With Riviera River Cruises, there is a choice of fine dining experiences waiting to be savoured. From sumptuous breakfasts with over 60 options to superb lunches and fine four-course dinners, our menus feature international classics and regional specialties.

Quality is an integral part of dining with us, and our ships take this to the highest five-star levels with delicious cuisine prepared by a brigade of professional chefs and served by smartly uniformed staff. Our wine list includes an extensive range of local wines in addition to classic favorites.

Two restaurants on board

Enjoy first-class cuisine in the ship’s excellent main restaurant, or for those who prefer a more intimate setting, the Stern Bar transforms into our “chef’s restaurant” with seating for no more than 28 diners (no additional charge). Here, take in the fantastic views through panoramic windows, as the chefs present their signature dishes made with the freshest seasonal produce.

Open seating policy

At Riviera River Cruises, we want you to feel like you’re at home with friends, so we have a policy of informal free seating and smaller tables, avoiding the typical regimentation of many cruise ships. Tables are set for four to eight people for a more personal, intimate experience.

Special dietary requirements

Our talented and creative chefs will always do their best to accommodate requests, where possible. We are able to provide for vegetarian, gluten-free, low-sugar, lactose-free and vegan diets on most of our ships. We ask that you contact the reservations team prior to departure to confirm details with the specific ship on which your guests will be staying.

Restaurant, MS Robert Burns

Beverage package

While we include everything your guests might need in our prices, we never charge for something they might not. We offer a drinks package, which gives customers a choice of drinks during lunch and dinner. Simply relax and when it’s time to dine in the restaurant, they can pick from a range of: draft beer; non-alcoholic beer; soft drinks; juices; red, white and rosé house wines; and wine recommendations from the menu by the glass.

Prices for 2022

• 4-night cruises: $89 per person • 5-night cruises: $99 per person • 7-night cruises: $129 per person • 14-night cruises: $259 per person