Riviera Travel

Riviera Travel is a British tour operator offering escorted tours, river cruises and yacht trips. It began with coach tours in Europe, adding river cruises in 2009 and later yacht trips along the Croatian coast. The company presents its programmes as carefully arranged journeys that balance guided experiences with time to explore independently.

River cruising and the MS Riviera Rose

The company describes river itineraries on the Danube, Rhône, Seine and Douro. On the Douro, the 80-metre MS Riviera Rose has four decks, with accommodation on three decks connected by a lift. Its cabins include individually controlled air conditioning, a modern bathroom with a rain shower and double or twin beds.

The ship has a main restaurant and a Portuguese-influenced speciality restaurant, Rio. The main restaurant serves buffet breakfast, lunch options and a four-course à la carte dinner. The dining area is lowered beneath low bridges, which limits lunch and dinner service during those passages. A splash pool and seating are available on the sun deck. Riviera Travel sells the journeys under its own brand and works with shipping partners.