Who are Riviera Travel?
We are Riviera, the welltravelled collective - untied by chronic curiosity and incurable wanderlust. We’re also the UK’s leading escorted tours and river cruise company. The way we see it, we’re in the business of happiness. We make sure every detail of every holiday is meticulously planned with you and your customers in mind.
We offer luxurious river cruises, breathtaking Mediterranean yacht cruises and visit some of the most beautiful destinations, both in Europe and worldwide. We also have an exciting collection of solo holidays for those who want to travel alone without being lonely and a Walk and Discover range that allows our guests to incorporate a little more activity into their holiday. To us, every cruise and every tour is a chance to share our favourite places with our favourite people (it’s a growing list).
So much is included in the price of our holidays because we believe that every journey your customers make should be memorable and unbeatable value for money which will bring them back as a repeat customer time after time.
Thanks to our commitment to quality, thoughtfulness and amazing value, our tours and cruises win awards. We’re proud to hold two Which?
Recommended Provider awards: Escorted Tours and Best Value for Money River Cruises. And our guests agree: 97% of them say they would book again, as identified by independent reviewer, Feefo.
We look forward to welcoming your customers on one of our awardwinning holidays
Vicky Billing Head of Trade & Partnerships UK & Ireland
Why choose Riviera Travel?
PRICE PROMISE
Book early with confidence, safe in the knowledge that your guests will get our lowest prices. And in the very rare event we do reduce a price after they’ve booked, we’ll automatically send them a Future Travel Voucher for the difference in value, plus an extra 25%.
QUALITY PROMISE
You cannot find the same quality experience for less with a competitor – and if you do, we’ll match the price.
Book with confidence
HAPPINESS GUARANTEED
Your guests are always protected by our Happiness Guarantee; if they’re not happy by day two of your holiday, we’ll bring them home with a full refund.
24/7 ACCESS TO UK BASED TEAM
We’re on hand before and during your guests holiday. If anything were to go awry during their travels, they can call our emergency number at any point.
YOUR MONEY IS SAFE AND SECURE
No matter what, your guests money is safe and secure and fully protected by ABTA and ATOL.
Don’t just take our word for it...
We’re the very best in travel
We know everyone says this, but we really believe it – and it’s the reason we’re the leading specialist tour and river cruise operator in the UK. We wouldn’t expect you to take our word for it though, we’re extremely proud of the reputation we’ve built and the awards we’ve received from trusted industry bodies.
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For 13 years, we have proudly held the esteemed ‘Recommended Provider’ accreditation with Which? –a claim no other UK river cruise and escorted tour operator can make. In the 2024 survey, Which? named us as the ‘best-value river cruise line’ too. For river cruises, guests have rated us: for service on ship for guest-to-space ratio for cabins for food and drink for port excursions
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We’re rated Excellent on Trustpilot, based on over 4,500 guest reviews.
Trustpilot is an online review community with genuine feedback from guests.
From start to finish, Riviera Travel were exceptionally good, helpful and trustworthy. The cruise was well organised and full of fantastic excursions. The ship was clean and the sta were faultless. Memories made that will last a lifetime.
Barbara September 2024
And we’re rated Excellent on Feefo, based on over 54,000 guest reviews, with 96% of our guests saying that they’d travel with us again.
Feefo is an independent review provider, where all reviews you read are by fully verified guests of Riviera Travel. We’re thrilled to have clinched the prestigious Feefo Platinum Trusted Service award 2024! This is a testament to our unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional experiences to you.
Add a door-to-door
Private car service from your guests home to the airport or airport hotel
Recommended car type:
2 PASSENGERS –
Saloon car - Ford Mondeo, VW Passat or similar, 2 standard suitcases (23kg) plus hand luggage
2 PASSENGERS –Executive car - E Class Mercedes or similar,
2 standard suitcases (23kg) plus hand luggage
3 PASSENGERS –Estate car – Volvo Estate, VW Passat or similar, 3 standard suitcases (23kg) plus hand luggage
4 PASSENGERS –
People Carrier – VW Sharan, Ford Galaxy or similar, 4 standard suitcases (23kg) plus hand luggage
5+ PASSENGERS –
8-seater Minibus – VW Transporter or similar, 5-8 standard suitcases (23kg) plus hand luggage
Average pricing:
£1.70 per mile Saloon Car
£2.40 per mile Executive Car
£2.00 per mile Estate Car
£2.40 per mile People Carrier Call to quote – Minibus
1. Please quote customer door-to-door pricing using per mile rate provided.
2. Call Riviera Travel and advise the Sales Agent the price quoted to the customer. The number to call is: 01283744370.
4. Once the Travel Concierge team have booked the door-to-door service, a revised booking confirmation will be sent to you, the Travel Agent. How
3. Sales Agent will liaise with the Travel Concierge team who will facilitate the door-to-door booking at the price quoted.
Travel Concierge
Taking care of your individual travel arrangements.
On European river cruises
Fly with preferred airline & airport
Rail travel & hotel at airport
UK door-to-door service
Extend holiday with hotel stay & transfers
Let someone else carry the load
If you find carrying your own luggage a stressful way to start and end your river cruise, then we can help. The Baggageman will arrange a luggage collection and delivery service between your home and the ship, on both your outbound and return journeys. This is a fully insured and independent service.
We have negotiated exclusive prices for Riviera Travel customers from £185 return for one case or from £265 return for two cases. Early booking recommended.
Further details can be found on their website
thebaggageman.com 01844 264890
Group holidays
Best for: Groups of 8 or more, whether you’re an organised club, a society or even just an adventurous set of friends. We have a dedicated team who really understand the intricacies of booking as a group.
Plus, when you book a holiday of 7 nights or more for groups of 8+, you will also receive either a free place or money back after you’ve travelled, as a little thank you from us.
Any group of 8 or more people travelling together can book through our dedicated Groups Department.
Our team are ready to help you every step of the way – they’ll take care of all your arrangements to ensure your holiday is exactly what you are looking for.
To find out more email our Trade Support Team on agencysales@rivieratravel.co.uk
On all holidays of 7 nights +
Top tips for selling river cruises
• Only have to unpack once
• Visit multiple cities and countries
• River cruises get you into the heart of a destination
• Amazing food on board
• Cruise Directors to help along every step of the way
• So much included in the price – value for money!
• No sea sickness on a river cruise
• Entertainment on board the ship
Knowledgeable cruise directors
Hotel style luxury cabins and suites, the perfect way to start your day.
Included tours and excursions on every river cruise.
Fine dining
Lake Garda, Venice & Verona
Lake Como, St Moritz & the Bernina Express
IRELAND
Where can we take you?
There’s something to pique your interest on every river – whether that’s history, photography, art, culture, architecture, food and drink – as every river has its own unique character to enjoy.
UNITED KINGDOM
Bruges
Honfleur
Les Andelys Vernon Bayeux
Paris Rouen
Amsterdam
NETHERLANDS
NETHERLANDS
Rotterdam
Antwerp Ghent
Brussels
BELGIUM
Koblenz
Cologne
Cologne
Rhine
Rhine
Seine
Saône Moselle
Porto
Douro
Salamanca
Mainz Coimbra
Fatima
PORTUGAL
Lisbon
SPAIN
The Douro
Weave through one of the most photogenic river valleys and the sun-soaked Iberian countryside, past vineyard terraces and hillside villages.
The Seine
From Paris to the heart of Normandy, around sweeping bends, past chalk cliff s and through lush countryside.
The Saône
Taking you through the Burgundy wine region, with wonderful views of vine-clad hills and medieval villages.
The Rhône
Sail through the landscape of Provence, past sun-baked vineyards, charming villages, and fields of wild flowers.
Mainz
Strasbourg
Basel
Lucerne
Beaune
Chalon
Lyon
Rhône
Zurich
Lucerne
Zurich
SWITZERLAND
SWITZERLAND
Zermatt
Vienne
Zermatt
Tournon
Avignon
Marseille
The Dutch Waterways
On the delta of the Rhine, Maas and Scheldt, glide past windmills, colourful bulbfields and the old Zuiderzee.
NETHERLANDS
NETHERLANDS
Cologne
Cologne
Rhine
Rhine
GERMANY
Main
Mainz
Mainz
MainDanube
Bamberg
Regensburg
Würzburg Linz
CZECH REPUBLIC SLOVAKIA
Zurich
Zurich
Lucerne
Lucerne
Chur
Canal Danube
Munich Nuremberg
Melk
Vienna
Bratislava
Visegrád
Budapest
Salzburg
Danube Delta
SWITZERLAND
SWITZERLAND
Zermatt
Vukovar
Osijek Novi Sad Belgrade
Bucharest
Danube
Belogradchik
MONTENEGRO
MACEDONIA KOSOVO ALBANIA
GREECE
Constanța Arbanassi Rousse
The Rhine
Swathed in myth, the famous Rhine follows the path of fairy tale castles, medieval towns and verdant vineyards.
The Moselle Meander along the serene river valley past ancient ruined castles, steep vineyards and sleepy half-timbered villages.
The Main
Experience meandering bends and lush green landscapes, strewn with medieval villages and quaint timber houses.
Main-Danube Canal
From Bamberg to Kelheim, this is an amazing feat of German engineering with many iconic locks.
Black Sea
TURKEY
The Danube
Absorb breathtaking views of baroque cities, as well as the natural beauty of the Danube Delta and Iron Gates Gorge.
Whats included on a river cruise?
Imagine waking up to a different view every day from the comfort of your floating five-star hotel. Head up to the sun deck to enjoy uninterrupted views of dramatic terraced vineyards, gentle rolling countryside or astounding fairytale castles. For the ultimate treat, book yourself a suite with a balcony for a private viewing. What better way is there to discover some of Europe’s most awe-inspiring landscapes?
UNBEATABLE VALUE
which always includes
Direct flights from 17 airports with no regional supplements, plus transfers
Accommodation on five-star ship with impeccable on-board service
Spacious cabins with window or French balcony
Delicious full board dining, plus the Chef’s Dinner
Daily excursions & visits
Free drinks package
Expert Riviera Cruise Director and Concierge looking after you throughout
Free Inclusive drinks packages
Drinks are on us! The convenience of our inclusive drinks packages means you’ve got one less thing to worry about. How about a crisp glass of wine while admiring the view? Or our cocktail of the day while catching up with newfound friends?
Free Superior drinks package in 2025
OUR SUPERIOR DRINKS PACKAGE INCLUDES:
• Over lunch in our restaurants
• Red, white, rosé and sparkling house wine, including non-alcoholic
• Draught beer, including non-alcoholic
• A selection of soft drinks and juices
FROM 6PM UNTIL MIDNIGHT IN OUR RESTAURANTS AND BAR, ALL OF THE ABOVE, PLUS
• Our cocktail and mocktail of the day
• House spirits and mixers (gin, vodka, rum and whisky)
• A recommended regional wine during dinner
• Martini and sherry pre-dinner
• Port and brandy after dinner
Free all-inclusive drinks in 2026
For 2026, say hello to the new and improved all-inclusive drinks on all European river cruises.
Enjoy all the drinks included in the Superior drinks package, but now enjoy them from 10am until midnight. Drink as much – or as little as you like.
THIS PACKAGE INCLUDES:
• Red, white, rosé and sparkling house wines, including non-alcoholic
• A choice of draught beers, including non-alcoholic
• A selection of soft drinks and juices
• Our cocktail and mocktail of the day
• House spirits and mixers including vodka, gin, rum, whisky, martini, sherry, brandy, port and Baileys (excluding liqueurs)
• Daily recommended wines
• Tea and coff ee from the bar
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Festive Cruises
Breaking down the misconceptions of river cruises
Myth
I’ll be seasick on the ship
Truth
It’s extremely rare to become seasick on a river cruise. No waves means rocking is almost non-existent, and river cruise ships move at a fraction of the speed of an ocean vessel, so you are much less likely to experience seasickness on a river cruise.
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Myth
I’ll have to dress up for mealtimes
Truth
Unlike the typical ocean cruise, there isn’t a formal dress code. While you might choose to change after a busy day exploring, there’s no need to dress up unless you want to.
Myth
I’ll have to sit with others at mealtimes
Truth
Dining onboard is an informal affair. The restaurant features a mix of different table arrangements, so you have the flexibility to choose. You can sit with others or notit’s completely up to you.
Myth
There won’t be a window in my cabin
Truth
All cabins feature a window included in the price, over 80% feature a French or full balcony and the rest feature a large picture window. So, whether you choose an upper, middle or lower deck cabin, you can always admire the ever-changing views.
Myth
River cruises are expensive
Truth
Our river cruises offer unbreatable value, including flights, transfers, luxurious ships, guided excursions, attentive service, entertainment, full board dining, and more. Plus, if you find the same holiday for less, then we’ll match the price.
Myth
I have to do every excursion and won’t have any free time
Truth
Not only is there free time built into every itinerary, but you can choose to opt out of excursions you don’t wish to do. Unlike ocean cruises, river ships often dock in the heart of the cities you’re visiting, so you can simply head out once the ship is moored.
MS Riviera Radiance & MS Riviera Resplendence
With more space than ever before, the brand-new MS Riviera Radiance and Riviera Resplendence are brilliantly designed by our Swiss partners, Scylla for the perfect balance of contemporary and cosy.
Home to our largest ever suites – the Grand Suites, MS Riviera Radiance and MS Riviera Resplendence provide an even more airy experience. With three restaurants to choose from for dinner, a well-furnished bar and lounge and an inviting sun deck, there are plenty of places to relax between stops along one of Europe’s most beautiful waterways. All cabins and suites feature air conditioning, hairdryer, safe, flat screen TV, minibar, telephone and tea and coffee-making facilities.
Diamond Deck Grand Balcony Suites are an impressive 32sqm, featuring a balcony with outdoor seating and floor-to-ceiling glass doors as well as separate bedroom and lounge areas.
Diamond & Ruby Deck Superior Suites are 24sqm, featuring a floor-to-ceiling, glass French balcony and separate indoor seating.
Diamond & Ruby Deck Double Cabins are 16sqm, featuring a floor-to-ceiling, glass French balcony as well as a table and chair.
Emerald Deck Double Cabins are 16sqm featuring a smaller fixed window and a table and chair.
Grand Suite
Diamond Deck (Upper Deck)
Ruby Deck (Middle Deck)
Emerald Deck (Lower Deck)
Wordsworth
With imaginatively furnished suites amongst the largest and most comfortable you will find on any European river cruiser, our all-suite ‘boutique style’ ships are truly world-class.
All magnificent suites enjoy a river view and seating area with two chairs and a table. Hotel-style beds can be configured as double or twin and spacious marble bathrooms feature a powerful shower and complimentary Nuxe or Damana cosmetics. All suites feature air conditioning, hairdryer, safe, minibar, flat screen TV, telephone, complimentary bathrobes and slippers and tea and coffee-making facilities.
Deluxe Suites on the Diamond Deck feature floor-to-ceiling glass doors which open out on to a private balcony. These suites are completed with a table and two chairs.
Superior Suites on the Diamond and Ruby Decks feature a French balcony and panoramic floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors.
Standard Suites on the Diamond Deck feature full floor-to-ceiling glass doors and a French balcony.
Your ship’s facilities
• Panoramic observation lounge and bar
• Sun deck with sun loungers, splash pool and putting green
• Main restaurant and the informal Riverview Kitchen
• Fitness centre
• Spa and wellness area with nail salon and hairdresser
• 24hr self-service tea and coffee
• Boutique gift shop
• Free Wi-Fi
• Lift between accommodation decks
• Laundry service
Standard Suites on the Ruby Deck feature full floor-to-ceiling glass doors and a French balcony. Suites on the Emerald Deck have smaller fixed windows.
Deluxe Balcony Suite
Sun Deck with splash pool
Restaurant
Standard Ruby Deck Suite
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MS George Eliot
Our suites and cabins provide some of the most luxurious and spacious accommodation you will find on any European river cruiser, with all the stylish facilities of a boutique hotel.
Stylish fittings and fabrics and a generous seating area with two chairs provide the perfect ambience. Hotel-style beds can be configured as double or twin and spacious marble bathrooms feature a fully glazed shower and complimentary cosmetics. All cabins and suites feature air conditioning, hairdryer, safe, minibar, flat screen TV, telephone, complimentary bathrobes and slippers and tea and coffee-making facilities.
Deluxe Balcony Suites on the Diamond Deck have floor-to-ceiling windows plus sliding doors on to a balcony with a table.
Superior Suites on the Diamond and Ruby Decks, have a larger living area, French balcony and floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors. Superior Suites on Emerald Deck have a larger living area but smaller fixed windows.
Standard Suites on the Diamond Deck feature full floor-to-ceiling glass doors and a French balcony.
Standard Suites on the Ruby Deck feature full floor-to-ceiling glass doors and a French balcony. Suites on the Emerald Deck have smaller fixed windows.
Your ship’s facilities
• Panoramic observation lounge and bar
• Sun deck with sun loungers, splash pool and putting green
• Main restaurant and the informal Riverview Kitchen
• Spa and wellness area with nail salon and hairdresser
• 24hr self-service tea and coffee
• Boutique gift shop
• Free Wi-Fi
• Lift between accommodation decks
• Laundry service
Length: 110m
Crew: 36
Guests: 132
Decks: 4
Cabins / Suites: 70
Launch years: 2019
RUBY
RUBY DECK CABIN 16sq.m/172sq.ft
EMERALD DECK SUPERIOR SUITE 17sq.m/183sq.ft
EMERALD DECK CABIN 15sq.m/161sq.ft
Superior Suite
Diamond Deck (Upper Deck)
Ruby Deck (Middle Deck)
Emerald Deck (Lower Deck)
Deluxe Balcony Suite
Riverview Kitchen
Sun Deck
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MS Lord Byron & MS Jane Austen
Stylishly furnished and with the facilities you would expect from a luxury boutique hotel, the harmonious interiors put you in the most relaxed frame of mind from the very first minute.
Exquisite design and a generous seating area with two chairs makes your chic cabin a stylish home from home. Hotel-style beds can be configured as double or twin and spacious marble bathrooms feature a fully glazed shower. All cabins and suites feature air conditioning, hairdryer, safe, flat screen TV, minibar, telephone, complimentary bathrobes and slippers and tea and coffee-making facilities.
Deluxe Suites on the Diamond Deck, are 50% larger than standard cabins, beautifully appointed and feature sliding floor-to-ceiling glass doors.
Superior Suites Diamond and Ruby Decks enjoy floor-to-ceiling glass doors and a French balcony, bringing riverside life just that little bit closer. The Superior suite on the Emerald Deck has smaller fixed windows.
Standard Suites on the Diamond Deck feature full floor-to-ceiling glass doors and a French balcony.
Standard Cabins on the Ruby Deck feature full floor-to-ceiling glass doors and a French balcony. Suites on the Emerald Deck have smaller fixed windows.
Your ship’s facilities
• Panoramic observation lounge and bar
• Sun deck with sun loungers, splash pool and putting green
• Main restaurant and La Brasserie
• Spa and wellness area with nail salon and hairdresser
• 24hr self-service tea and coffee
• Boutique gift shop
• Free Wi-Fi
• Lift between accommodation decks
• Laundry service
Length: 110m
Crew: 36
Guests: 140
Decks: 4
Cabins / Suites: 74
Launch years: 2013 & 2015
Deluxe Suite – MS Lord Byron
Deck (Upper Deck)
Bistro – MS Lord Byron
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MS Riviera Rose
Cruise the rivers of Europe on the brand-new, beautifully crafted MS Riviera Rose, a luxurious 80-metre-long boutique hotel. It’s the perfect place to unwind between onshore adventures.
Built in collaboration with our long-standing shipping partners, Scylla, the brand-new MS Riviera Rose has been expertly designed with your comfort in mind. The spacious cabins feature air conditioning, hairdryer, safe, TV, telephone, a desk, double wardrobe and tea/coffee-making facilities available in every room. The hotel-style beds can be configured as a double or twin and the bathrooms feature a rain shower.
Diamond Deck Deluxe Balcony Suites feature a balcony with outdoor seating, extending your already spacious living area.
Your ship’s facilities
• Panoramic observation lounge and bar
• Sun deck with sun loungers, splash pool and bar
• Main restaurant
• Fitness area
• 24hr self-service tea and coffee
• Boutique gift shop
• Free Wi-Fi
• Lift between accommodation decks
• Laundry service
Atrium
Diamond & Ruby Deck Cabins feature a French balcony with floor-to-ceiling glass doors and is complete with a lounge chair and small table.
Diamond & Ruby Deck Forward & Stern Cabins feature full floor-to-ceiling glass doors and a French balcony.
Emerald Deck Standard Cabins feature smaller fixed windows. This cabin is complete with a lounge chair and small table.
Emerald Deck Forward Cabin features smaller fixed windows.
Length: 80m
Crew: 38
Guests: 116
Decks: 4
Cabins: 57
Launch year: 2025
DIAMOND
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MS Douro Elegance & MS Douro Splendour
No compromises to comfort here! You’ll find your well-appointed cabin, spacious and bright, and elegantly styled, features everything you need for the most relaxing stay on board.
Cabins and suites feature air conditioning, hairdryer, safe, TV, telephone, bathrobes and tea/coffee-making facilities. Beds can be configured as double or twin and marble bathrooms feature a shower with screen.
Deluxe Suites have a walk-in wardrobe, larger living area and bathroom with twin wash basins and separate WC section. Superior Suites have a larger living area with table and chairs, spacious bathroom and separate WC section.
Douro Elegance Deluxe Suites and Superior Suites feature floor-to-ceiling windows and a full-length window, which
opens halfway down to create a Juliet balcony, complete with a table for two.
Douro Splendour Deluxe Balcony Suites and Superior Balcony Suites feature floor-to-ceiling windows, sliding doors extend onto a private balcony with table and chairs.
Upper Deck Cabins feature floor-to-ceiling windows that slide down halfway.
Main Deck Cabins feature floor-to-ceiling windows that slide down halfway.
Lower Deck Cabins have smaller fixed windows.
Your ship’s facilities
• Sun deck with sun loungers, splash pool
• Main restaurant
• Fitness area
• Spa and wellness area
• 24hr self-service tea and coffee
• Boutique gift shop
• Free Wi-Fi
• Lift between accommodation decks
• Laundry service
Length: 80m
Crew: 36
Guests: 121
Decks: 4
Cabins / Suites: 63
Launch years: 2017 & 2018
DELUXE SUITE (DOURO ELEGANCE) & DELUXE BALCONY SUITE (DOURO SPLENDOUR)
29sq.m/312sq.ft
SUPERIOR SUITE (DOURO ELEGANCE) & SUPERIOR BALCONY SUITE (DOURO SPLENDOUR)
19sq.m/205sq.ft
UPPER DECK CABIN 14sq.m/151sq.ft
MAIN DECK STERN CABIN 14sq.m/151sq.ft
MAIN DECK CABIN 14sq.m/151sq.ft
LOWER DECK STERN CABIN (SOLE OCCUPANCY) 12sq.m/129sq.ft
LOWER DECK CABIN 12 sq.m/129 sq.ft
Sun Deck – Douro Elegance
Deluxe Suite – Douro Elegance
Standard Cabin –Douro Elegance
Restaurant – Douro Elegance
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Our cabins
Lord Byron and Jane Austin
George Eliot
Byron Standard Lower Deck (room 103)
Lord Byron Suite (room 305)
Lord Byron Standard French Balcony (room 309)
George Eliot Standard Lower Deck Cabin (room 109)
George Eliot Superior suite (room 201)
George Eliot Balcony suite (room 305)
George Eliot Standard French Balcony (room 305)
Thomas Hardy, Emily Bronte, Oscar Wilde, William Wordsworth, Geoffrey Chaucer
Standard Lower Deck
Standard French Balcony
Balcony Suite
Superior Suite
Typical cabin and suite details*
Balcony Suites on the Diamond Deck have floor-to-ceiling windows plus sliding doors on to a balcony with a table.
Superior Suites on the Upper and Middle Decks, have a larger living area, French balcony and floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors. Superior Suites on Emerald Deck have a larger living area but smaller fixed windows.
Standard Suites on the Upper Deck feature full floor-to-ceiling glass doors and a French balcony. Standard Suites on the Middle Deck feature full floor-to-ceiling glass doors and a French balcony. Suites on the Lower Deck have smaller fixed windows; some are available for sole occupancy with no supplement (subject to availability). *Vary by ship type
Thomas Hardy Standard Lower Deck Cabin (room 109)
Thomas Hardy Superior suite (room 201)
Thomas Hardy Balcony suite (room 305)
Thomas Hardy Standard French Balcony (room 309)
Whats included on a Riviera tour?
If you’ve joined us on one of our holidays before, you already know what to expect: a wonderful balance of relaxation and discovery, comfort in style, and incomparable value wrapped into one unforgettable journey.
Our holidays offer expertly designed itineraries crafted by seasoned explorers to handpicked accommodations that feel like a home away from home.
UNBEATABLE VALUE
which always includes
Direct flights with no regional supplements, plus transfers
Hand- picked hotels in the best locations for all the sights
Daily excursions & visits
Breakfast each morning, plus select other meals
Expert Riviera Tour Manager looking after you throughout
Smaller groups – 36 people maximum
Our Signature Experiences
If you want to take your Riviera holiday up a notch, our Signature tours are just the ticket. This range of holidays have an average group size of 22, with a maxiumum of 25, so you’ll have a more intimate and personalised experience. They also include extra special additional experiences, such as an unforgettable evening stargazing in Costa Rica, a traditional blessing from a Buddhist monk in Cambodia or soaring above Vancouver on a seaplane.
The aim of our Signature tours is to give you those ‘wow’ moments - the ones that give you goosebumps - and to help you really get under the skin of a destination.
S IG N ATU R E
Small group tours
We know that it’s these moments that make a holiday extra special. If you haven’t guessed by now, we’re really obsessed with travel, and so have made sure that every detail has been carefully curated - you’ll stay in excellent handpicked hotels and enjoy the same fascinating included visits and guided tours as on our standard tours, but with the added benefit of some extra-special additions too.
Foodie, nature-lover, wine-buff – whatever floats your holiday boat, we’ve got thoughtfully planned experiences you’ll love, with a few surprises along the way too. Imagine enjoying drinks and nibbles in a poignant location as the sun sets in the Maasai Mara. Wander in the elegant gardens of Mehtab Bagh or take a Sri Lankan high tea at the Grand Tea lounge in Nuwara Eliya. Wherever you decide to go, our Signature tours will ensure you’ve not just visited a destination but lived it too.
SIGNATURE SMALL GROUP TOURS HAVE AN AVERAGE GROUP SIZE OF 22 (MAXIMUM OF 25) AND INCLUDE:
• The same included experiences and immersive itinerary choices as our Classic Tours
• Enhanced Signature experiences to make your holiday extra special
Experience a Buddhist blessing from a Monk in Cambodia
Private cellar tours and tastings
See Venice by Gondolla
Why choose a Grand Tour
What is a Grand Tour?
If your holidays always end too soon, then our new Grand Tours are just what you need. Inspired by the golden age of travel, on a Grand Tour, you can spend even longer exploring your chosen destination - whether that’s a far-flung destination on our worldwide Grand Tours or an adventure closer to home on a European Grand Tour.
Lake Bled, Slovenia
Meet our Tour Managers and guides
Throughout every Riviera Travel holiday, you’ll be accompanied by an experienced tour manager, whose sole mission is to ensure you have a superb time.
They play several roles most adeptly: a group leader who works tirelessly to oversee every single detail, a destination expert able to offer revealing insights into local life, and a thoughtful friend ready to listen and lend a hand when needed – nothing is too much trouble for these seasoned travellers.
Customers have described our tour managers as knowledgeable, kind, well-organised and resourceful, as well as having a great sense of humour and a genuine passion for the places we visit. Many have been with us for more than a decade, some even two. For them, being a tour manager is not just a job – it’s a passion, and you’ll learn far more from them than you would any guidebook.
Worldwide Tours – Where can you fly from?
8 Pompeii, Capri & the Bay of Naples
8 Lake Garda, Venice & Verona
8 Lake Como, St Moritz & the Bernina Express
8 Lake Maggiore, Orta & the Matterhorn
8 Puglia, Lecce & Vieste
8 Florence & Tuscany
8 Tuscany, Florence & Siena
8 Classical Italy – Florence, Siena, Assisi & Rome
8 Umbria, Perugia & Assisi – the Heart of Italy
8 Lucca, Portofino & the Cinque Terre
8 Sardinia – Alghero, Costa Smeralda & Corsica
8 Sicily
8 Western Sicily, Palermo & the Aeolian Islands
8 Malta Uncovered
8 Classical Spain – Seville, Córdoba & Granada
8 Spain’s Basque Country, La Rioja & Burgos
7 Madrid, Salamanca & Toledo
8 Lisbon, Porto & the Douro Valley
8 Madeira – the Pearl of the Atlantic
8 Timeless Provence
8 Dordogne, Albi & Carcassonne
5 Highlights of Normandy – Monet's Garden, Rouen and Honfleur
7 Monet's Garden, the Loire Valley & Fountainebleau
4 Paris
4 Bruges
8 Switzerland, the Matterhorn & the Glacier Express
8 Lakes & Mountains of Austria
8 Austrian Tyrol & Innsbruck
8 Helsinki, Tallinn & Riga
8 Norway
7 Stockholm & Copenhagen
5 Berlin, Dresden, Meissen & Colditz
4 Krakow
6 Slovenia & Lake Bled
8 Dubrovnik & the Dalmatian Coast
8 Montenegro – Budva, Cetinje & the Bay of Kotor
8 Classic Greece
8 Istanbul, Ephesus & Troy
13 Cappadocia, Istanbul, Ephesus & Troy Airport key: LGW: London Gatwick, LHR: London Heathrow, LTN: London Luton, STN: London Stansted, MAN: Manchester, LBA: Leeds Bradford, NCL: Newcastle, BRS: Bristol, BHX: Birmingham, EMA: East Midlands, EDI: Edinburgh, GLA: Glasgow, DUB: Dublin, E/STAR: Eurostar.
Travel solo yet never alone
You might think that travelling solo is daunting, but rest assured – just because you’re travelling solo, it doesn’t mean you’ll be by yourself. With more than seven years’ experience with solo holidays, you can feel confident trusting us with your next adventure.
THE RIVIERA HOLIDAY BEGINS FROM YOUR GUESTS DEPARTURE POINT
To put your guests at ease from the get-go, the Tour Manager will meet them at the airport on most occasions, check in and fly there with them. Where this isn’t possible, a Riviera team member will greet them at the airport, help them check in and introduce them to other members in the group. If they’re travelling by Eurostar, the Tour Manager will be accompanying them on the train.
BREAK
THE ICE AT THE WELCOME
DINNER
Your guests can get to know their fellow travellers, they’ll enjoy a welcome dinner and drink at the beginning of their holiday. It’s the perfect start to the holiday and we find that guests often dine together when meals aren’t provided. Their wonderful Tour Manager will ensure they never dine alone (unless they choose to).
LESS IS MORE WITH SMALL GROUP SIZES
The maximum group size of our solo tours is just 25 people. This gives a more intimate and personalised experience. For ocean and river cruising, it depends on your ship size. Our yacht cruises having a maximum of just 19 cabins, so just 19 guests!
UNBEATABLE SOLO PRICING
EXPERT TOUR MANAGER OR CRUISE DIRECTOR LOOKING AFTER YOUR GUESTS THROUGHOUT
Our Riviera Tour Managers and Cruise Directors specialise in solo travel. They’ll ensure your guests feel safe and welcome, making their trip one to remember (they should learn lots from them too)!
Our solo pricing has no costly surprises - enjoy unbeatable value which includes everything you’d expect. But your guests also benefit from our solo-only perks... They’ll be met at your departure airport or St Pancras train station if travelling by Eurostar, their luggage is taken care of at their hotels with our porterage service and they’ll get to meet fellow travellers at the welcome dinner too.
HERE FOR YOU AT EVERY STEP OF THE WAY
We know everyone says it – but we take care of everything, every step of the way. If anything goes awry, we sort it. We take any stress out of travelling solo.
Solo Holidays – Where
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Whats included on a yacht cruise?
Welcome on board, fellow explorer. Step onto our luxury yacht and enjoy the old-school romance of being at sea.
If, like us, you want to explore more of the world - taking the road less travelled yet still journeying in style and great company - you really should consider a yacht cruise.
The guest list on board is small, with a maximum of just 38 guests and a guestto-crew ratio of 4:1, you’re guaranteed exceptional service and an intimate experience. The yacht’s size also allows our captains to moor at the smaller ports, so you can hop off and explore right away. Relax on the sun deck with your favourite book (and a cocktail). We’ll drop anchor in idyllic bays so you can cool down with a refreshing dip in
UNBEATABLE VALUE
which always includes
Direct flights with no regional supplements, plus transfers
Accommodation on a five-star yacht cruiser with impeccable on-board service
Breakfast each morning and select meals
Daily excursions & visits
Expert Riviera Tour Manager looking after you throughout
Ocean Cruises – Where
Luton, STN: London Stansted, MAN: Manchester, LBA: Leeds Bradford, BRS: Bristol, BHX: Birmingham, EDI: Edinburgh, GLA: Glasgow, DUB: Dublin.
Our priority is to help you, the agents, boost your sales skills and knowledge.
We understand how valuable your time is, which is why we’ve crafted bite-sized lessons. Start with the essentials, test your knowledge, and advance through beginner to expert challenges at your own pace. 1 2 3
Whether you’re new or experienced, you can quickly progress and become a Riviera Expert in just 4-5 hours of engaging learning. Looking for support during customer engagements? Our comprehensive agent resources that highlight the best of Riviera Travel, showcasing our top holiday offerings and unique selling points.
You can find all your marketing materials such as posters, flyers, social media and videos all on rivexplorer.co.uk
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Meet the team
We are so proud of our award-winning Trade team at Riviera Travel, none more-so than myself.
Working alongside such dedicated colleagues and friends is truly inspiring. Their tireless efforts and unwavering dedication to our trade partners create a supportive and collaborative environment that our partners reap the benefits from.
The wealth of experience they have within the travel industry is invaluable to us, and their individual commitment not only strengthens our relationships with partners but also elevates the entire team, driving us towards continued shared success, year after year.
Trade Support
Darren
Trade Support Manager darren.mussell@rivieratravel.co.uk
Madison
Trade Support Executive madison.glut@rivieratravel.co.uk
Many of you will already know members of our team, but for those of you who have not yet had the pleasure, I proudly introduce you to our trade family.
yet had the pleasure, I proudly introduce you
Vicky
Head of Trade & Partnerships UK & Ireland vicky.billing @rivieratravel.co.uk
Ashley
Trade Support Administrator ashley.walker@rivieratravel.co.uk
Claire
National Sales Manager (Retail & OTA’s) claire.hills@rivieratravel.co.uk
Christopher
Key account manager christopher.mccloskey@rivieratravel.co.uk
Jessica
Key account manager jessica.payne@rivieratravel.co.uk
Amanda
National Sales Manager (Homebased Agents) amanda.docherty@rivieratravel.co.uk
Beverley
Key account manager beverley.philpotts@rivieratravel.co.uk
Lloyd
Key account manager lloyd.morris@rivieratravel.co.uk
Alexander
Key Account Manager alexander.davies@rivieratravel.co.uk
