A new ship, a new departure exclusively for solo travelers and five new themed itineraries are all on deck for Riviera River Cruises in 2026. The cruise line’s newest ship, Riviera Resplendence, will span 443 feet and include amenities and cabins spread across four decks, including a split-level bar and restaurant, a third restaurant and Riviera’s largest-ever suites. The third restaurant, Mosaic, will serve tasting courses inspired by the rivers of Europe.
Amenities on the new ship also include a sun deck with a pool, a bistro with open kitchen, fitness center, and spa and wellness area. The ship’s 89 cabins come with a rain shower, desk with chair, flatscreen TV, individually controlled air conditioning, coffee machine, tea kettle and more. Riviera Resplendence’s largest suites, the grand suites, spoil passengers with 344 square feet of space, complete with a balcony with sliding doors and outdoor seating, as well as an area with a sofa, lounge chair and small table.
“MS Geoffrey Chaucer” © Riviera River Cruises
In addition to a new ship, Riviera River Cruises announced new themed itineraries for 2026, including:
- Gastronomy of the Danube: This eight-day trip comes with 15 experiences, departing April–October 2026. Enjoy Leberkäse, Linzer Torte and local beer in Linz; strudel at a traditional confectioner at Schönbrunn Palace in Vienna; Hungarian and Austrian wines in the cellars of Dürnstein and Esztergom Basilica; Slovakian beer and local specialties in Bratislava; and a tasting at the Central Market in Budapest.
- Gardens & Natural Beauty of the Rhine: Departing May–October, this eight-day trip includes a trip along Rhine Gorge, a visit to the vineyards around Rüdesheim on the Winzerexpress tour, witnessing the Four Lakes from Gedeon’s corner in Boppard, walking castle gardens in Heidelberg and Schwetzingen, a trip to Koblenz’s Schlosspark and Butterfly Garden of Sayn Palace, and more.
- Music & Art of the Blue Danube: Enjoy a string quartet, traditional Hungarian folklore show and classic music performances on board; follow in the footsteps of famous composers like Mozart; cruise through the Nibelungengau; take a behind-the-scenes tour with Vienna Boys Choir; and choose to visit either House of Music or Museum of Fine Arts in Budapest.
“MS George Eliot” © Riviera River Cruises
Other itineraries include Gastronomy of the Seine and Gastronomy of the Rhine & Moselle.
Riviera River Cruises’ new solo traveler departure, Medieval Germany for Solo Travelers, includes trips to St. Martin’s Cathedral, St. Stephen’s Church in Mainz, Marienberg Fortress, the Baroque palace in Würzburg, the villages of Miltenberg and Wertheim, and more.
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