Cruise news (Riviera Travel-tagged)
- Accidents
Record-low Rhine water levels disrupt European river cruise operations
Water levels on the Rhine have fallen to unprecedented lows as persistent heat and drought continue across Europe, placing further pressure on...
August 17, 2026 - Accidents
Riviera Travel cancels 10 European river cruises amid low water levels
Riviera Travel has cancelled 10 European river cruise departures and modified a further 6 itineraries as exceptionally low water levels continue to...
August 12, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Riviera Travel strengthens guest experience with cruise host programme
Riviera Travel River Cruises has appointed James Golding as Chief Customer Experience Officer while introducing a dedicated cruise host programme...
August 8, 2026 - Accidents
Low water levels disrupt Danube and Rhine river cruise shipping
Exceptionally low water levels on the Danube have disrupted river cruise operations across Central Europe, leaving several ships unable to continue...
July 17, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Riviera Travel (UK) opens bookings for 2028 river cruise schedule
The UK-based Riviera Travel has opened bookings for its 2028 European river cruise schedule, giving North Americans access to departures earlier than...
July 16, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Riviera Travel's newest ship Riviera Resplendence began inaugural Rhine cruise
The UK-based Riviera Travel officially introduced its newest river ship, Riviera Resplendence, which departed Cologne on July 4th, for the inaugural...
July 10, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Riviera Rhapsody cruise ship to join Riviera Travel UK in 2028
The UK-based Riviera Travel will expand its European fleet with the introduction of Riviera Rhapsody, scheduled to enter service in April 2028...
May 27, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Riviera Travel UK expands fleet with Riviera Reflection in 2027
The UK-based company and travel brand Riviera Travel has announced that it will expand its European fleet with a new riverboat, Riviera Reflection...
January 22, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Riviera Travel UK expands to Asia with Riviera Alba on the Mekong in 2027
Riviera Travel has confirmed its entry into the Asian market with the launch of Riviera Alba, a purpose-built river vessel scheduled to commence...
September 28, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Riviera Travel's ship Riviera Rose begins Douro River cruises
The UK-based company Riviera Travel has introduced the Riviera Rose ship to service on Portugal’s Douro River. The boat’s...
September 9, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Riviera Travel UK expands 2026 cruise portfolio with new voyages and themed itineraries
The UK-based Riviera Travel has expanded its 2026 cruise portfolio with the introduction of new festive sailings and themed itineraries. The...
April 1, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Riviera River Cruises UK rebrands as Riviera Travel
The UK-based Riviera River Cruises has officially transitioned to Riviera Travel, signaling a rebrand that aligns the company’s river shipping...
January 8, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Riviera rebrands as Riviera Travel, unveiling new expansion plans for North America
The UK-based Riviera River Cruises has initiated a rebranding in North America, adopting the name Riviera Travel to align with its established...
November 12, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Riviera Travel UK waives single supplements for 2024 yacht cruises
Riviera Travel is catering to solo travelers by offering a 10% discount on cabins without single supplements across 5 charter yacht voyages in...
June 24, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Riviera Travel's Lord Byron river ship set for refurbishment ahead of summer season
The river ship Lord Byron operated by Riviera Travel is undergoing refurbishment in preparation for the upcoming European summer cruise season...
February 20, 2024