European river cruises
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A cruise is one of the most relaxing and immersive ways to explore Europe’s great waterways. And, with the launch of their fleet of luxury ships and programme of all-inclusive itineraries, all-new Riverside Luxury Cruises offer some of the most stylish voyages around. What's more, with holidays ranging from three nights to 14 nights, there are options for everyone from first timers to seasoned river cruisers alike. There's even a range of flexible pricing options, from full-board to premium all-inclusive, depending on whether you require alcoholic beverages and excursions, so you won't pay for what you don't want.
Riverside Mozart
Sailing the Danube for the first time in 2023, Riverside Mozart offers the ultimate in river-cruise luxury across a range of hand-crafted itineraries. With a suite-to-crew ratio of 1:1, guests can expect the very best in on-board service, rivalling the world’s finest hotels. It’s all played out against a backdrop of world-class facilities. Indeed, between daily curated excursions, you’ll have time to relax at the ship’s indoor pool, take a break at the sauna, steam room and Jacuzzi, unwind with a massage or work out at the gym. There’s also a spacious sun deck, and a wrap-around deck designed for walking and jogging.
All-suite accommodation
Mozart’s butler-served suites are among the most spacious of any river cruise line, with the smallest measuring an impressive 20 sq. m and the Owner’s Suite coming in at an extravagant 82 sq. m. Whichever you choose, you can expect sleek furnishings, sophisticated artworks and colours designed to match the palette of the Danube itself. There’s also the added treat of in-suite hors d’oeuvres and a daily canapé service. For cruises on Mozart, be sure to book a Symphony Suite or above for a French balcony.
Penthouse Suite, Riverside Mozart
Daily excursions
Covering art, architecture, history, nature and cuisine, Riverside’s excursions are tailor-made to bring every destination, and every port of call, to life. What's more, they're all pre-bookable – a first for a river cruise line. You’ll be treated to everything from castle visits to world-class museums and food and wine tastings, all enjoyed in the company of expert guides. Plus, with free time available in selected ports, complimentary bike hire allow you to take things it at your own pace.
Destination dining
The onboard dining is a real highlight, with a choice of four gourmet restaurants, plus an on-deck barbecue, and menus ranging from Italian to tapas to modern interpretations of crown dishes from the former Habsburg Empire of Austria-Hungary. Guests will also see speciality boards change as the ship moves along its route, showcasing ingredients and dishes unique to each region. It’s all part of Riverside’s immersive approach.
Bistro on Riverside Mozart
Riverside Ravel & Debussy
Aside from Mozart, Riverside's sister ships Riverside Ravel and Riverside Debussy offer all the same luxuries as Riverside Mozart, but with design and dining steered towards their respective routes along France’s idyllic Rhône and Saône rivers and the spectacular Rhine.
Both ships offer the very latest in contemporary river cruise design, with large panoramic french balcony windows in every suite, spacious marble bathrooms and espresso coffee machines. We particularly like the partially glass roofed Palm Court Lounge - the wonderfully open and inviting social hub of both ships - and the Bistro, a coffee houses-style venue which serves late breakfasts all morning and tapas in the evening.
Aboard Riverside Ravel expect the very best in onboard refinement, paired with sumptuous French cuisine and some of the finest wines from the Rhone and beyond.
With Riverside Debussy you can expect barbeques on the upper deck, or on other days the likes of grilled scampi, perhaps with a .local glass of chilled Riesling - all whilst enjoying the splendid panorama of the romantic Rhine landscape.
Reasons to love Riverside Luxury Cruises
- All-suite, butler-served accommodation
- Immersive journeys
- Spacious accommodation
- Multiple dining venues on each ship
- A wide range of itineraries, from three nights to 14 nights
- High cruise-to-guest ratio
- Pre-bookable excursions
- No single supplements in selected suite categories
- Flexible pricing options with different inclusions
For more on Riverside, find out how our luxury cruise expert Alison Nicolle got on when she joined Riverside Mozart for a cruise along the Danube.
