Riviera Reflection

The 2027-built MS Riviera Reflection cruise ship operates Danube River voyages. The riverboat is owned by the Swiss company Scylla AG (shipowner) and is exclusively chartered by the UK-based Riviera Travel.

Reflection's sisterships and fleetmates are Riviera Radiance (2025), Riviera Resplendence (2026), and Riviera Rhapsody (2028).

The vessel (ENI number TBA) will be Switzerland-flagged (MMSI TBA) and registered in Basel.

MS Riviera Reflection is the third of Riviera Travel's newbuilds from the Radiance-class. The modern ship design features an open-floor concept, with fewer partitions and interconnecting lounge (deck 3) and dining (deck 2) zones.

Decks and Cabins

MS Riviera Reflection has a total of 89 passenger staterooms (accommodating up to 178 guests) located on 3 of the ship’s 4 decks.

All cabins are outside accommodations, and most measure 16 m2 (170 ft2).

Deck 1 (Emerald) cabins feature a long, fixed, non-opening, quarter-height window positioned near the ceiling. All Deck 2 (Ruby) and Deck 3 (Diamond) cabins are French Balcony staterooms with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors opening to a railing (a false balcony).

The ship also offers 12 Suites, all located midship, each with a French balcony and a more spacious layout. The 8 Superior Suites measure 24 m2 (260 ft2), while the 4 Grand Suites are the largest accommodations at 32 m2 (345 ft2). Grand Suites feature the so-called “Twin Balconies,” consisting of a full-size open-air balcony separated from the lounge area by floor-to-ceiling sliding doors. Bathrooms include a separate WC and shower (no bathtub) and a double-sink vanity.

All cabin bathrooms have marble countertops, walk-in glass showers with large rain showerheads, and premium bath products by Crabtree & Evelyn.

Standard complimentary amenities in all staterooms include hotel-quality twin beds (lower single beds convertible to a queen-size double), an en-suite bathroom (WC, shower, single-sink vanity, towels, large mirror, toiletries including shampoo, conditioner, body lotion, soap, and shower gel), 40-inch HDTV (satellite channels, infotainment system, real-time bow camera views), radio, phone, mini-bar/fridge, tea and coffee facilities (including a Nespresso machine), glass-top round table with two armchairs, mirrored dressing table/writing desk with armchair, wardrobe, electronic safe, hairdryer, individual air conditioning, evening turndown service, and a daily newspaper.

Shipboard Facilities and Amenities

Riviera Reflection offers three complimentary dining venues: the Main Restaurant (Dining Room, forward on Deck 2), the Mosaic (Specialty Restaurant/Bistro/Bar Lounge, aft on Deck 3), and the Alfresco Lounge (Bar & Buffet on Deck 4/Sun Deck).

The Main Restaurant provides single-seating capacity, open seating, and flexible dining times. The menu features regional dishes inspired by the itinerary, along with international specialties. The Bistro serves lunch and dinner (including themed buffets) and operates as a bar lounge during the day. It has a small wraparound terrace offering stern views. From the Bistro, two outdoor staircases lead directly to the Sun Deck’s pool area (Jacuzzi).

On Ruby Deck is the Lobby area, which includes two entrances (port and starboard), the Reception Desk (24-hour guest services and assistance), the Travel Desk (Tour Office for the Cruise Director and Concierge, excursion booking and information), and the onboard Boutique (Gift Shop).

The wellness complex is located on Emerald Deck (Deck 1) and includes a Fitness Room (Gym), Spa (Massage Room), and Hair Salon (hairdresser/barber and nail services).

The Sun Deck features the Wheelhouse (Navigation Bridge), retractable awnings with shaded seating and loungers, a forward Alfresco Lounge (with full bar service from the Panorama Lounge below), and an aft games area with a Putting Green/Mini-Golf course and a Jacuzzi (spa pool and showers).

Electric bikes (complimentary, subject to availability) are stored near the Wheelhouse.

All structures on Deck 4 (Wheelhouse, awnings, windscreens, railings) are collapsible and can be lowered to allow safe passage under low bridges.

The Panorama Lounge & Bar is located forward on Diamond Deck. This spacious lounge features floor-to-ceiling windows, comfortable seating (sofas, armchairs, tables), a dance floor, a grand piano (used for daily live performances), and a 24-hour coffee station. The venue has its own bar. Entertainment includes daily live music by a resident pianist, cooking demonstrations, quizzes, bingo, crew shows, themed dance nights, enrichment lectures, and itinerary-related media presentations.

From the Panorama Lounge, guests access the bow-facing Lido Terrace—an outdoor lounge with limited seating, protected by a wraparound glass windscreen. Two grand stairways connect the Panorama Lounge directly to the Main Restaurant below, while two outdoor staircases link the Bow Terrace to the Alfresco Lounge above.

All public areas (wellness, dining venues, lounges, and lobby) feature floor-to-ceiling windows and provide unobstructed views.

One midship passenger elevator connects all cabin decks. Staircases link all decks, and a stairlift connects Decks 3 and 4 (Sun Deck).

Itineraries

MS Riviera Reflection cruises (inaugural itineraries in 2027) will be announced in the coming months.

The ship is currently scheduled to enter service in August 2027.

Sales are planned to open on March 18, 2026.

The vessel’s construction (hull and superstructure, ENI number TBA) was completed at Vahali Shipyard in Zasavica (Sremska Mitrovica, Serbia). The Dutch shipbuilding company Scheepswerf en Machinefabriek Vahali BV, founded in 1923, owns and operates shipyards in Serbia (Belgrade and Zasavica) and in the Netherlands (Gendt). Vahali Shipyard Zasavica officially opened in 2013.

After construction in Serbia, the ship is towed to the Netherlands for final outfitting at Scheepswerf Vahali in Gendt.

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