Myth-busting river cruising with Riviera Travel
If you’ve never cruised before – or you’ve only been on an ocean cruise – you probably have a lot of preconceptions about river cruising.
But don’t let that stop you from trying something new with Riviera Travel. If you do, you’ll be missing out on beautiful scenery, delicious food and the chance to experience your chosen destination from a unique perspective.
Still not sure? We’re debunking some travel myths here:
Myth: “River cruises are expensive”
Fact: River cruises are excellent value for money
While at Riviera we don’t seek to be the cheapest, we know you won’t find the same quality experience for less with someone else.
Things work best in threes, that’s why we’ve got three price guarantees:
- If you find the same holiday cheaper with another company (you won’t!), then we’ll match the price.
- As a rule, you’ll get our lowest prices by booking early. But if we ever drop the price after you’ve booked, we’ll give you the value of the difference back (we think it’s the decent thing to do).
- No hidden extras – the price we quote is the price you pay.
We also include all the things we know are important to you, like regional airport departures at no extra cost, an excursion every day with a knowledgeable local guide, full-board dining and an expert Riviera Cruise Director looking after you throughout your trip.
Also, we’re currently running some incredible offers on our river cruises, for example you could save up to £500pp on select 11-day cruises in 2025.
Explore Riviera’s river cruise offers – River Cruise offers | Riviera Travel
Myth: “I’ll have to pay extra for drinks”
Fact: In 2024 and 2025, we’re offering a free Superior drinks package with all European river cruises
Drinks are on us with our Superior drinks package. Over a leisurely lunch on board, you can complement your meal with a glass (or three) of cool, crisp wine or a refreshing beer. Then each evening while discussing the highlights of the day, enjoy even more options – drink as much – or as little – as you like.
Find out more about Riviera’s Superior drinks package – Superior drinks on us – Riviera Travel
Myth: “I won’t get to experience the local cuisine”
Fact: Everyday, you can sample authentic local flavours crafted by our team of experienced multinational chefs.
You absolutely will taste the very best of your chosen destination! Our chefs prepare dishes every evening inspired by the regions you cruise through. It might be a traditional Hungarian soup flavoured with smoky paprika or a French cassoulet. Our expert sommeliers carefully select a choice of wines too, often using grapes from vineyards that you’ve just passed.
Myth: “There won’t be a window in my cabin”
Fact: There’s a window in every cabin on our first-class fleet
All cabins include a window and over 80% feature a French or full balcony and the rest feature a large picture window. So, whether you choose an upper, middle or lower deck cabin, you can always admire the ever-changing views.
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