Riviera Travel has launched its 2026 river cruise season.
The company is welcoming the 2026 season with a new Radiance-class vessel, increased solo departures, and enhancements designed to make the experience even more accessible and appealing to North American travelers.
“After doubling our passenger numbers from 2024 to 2025 and seeing growth of over 200 percent in just the first three months of 2026, we’re optimistic about the year ahead,” said Stuart Milan, President of North America for Riviera Travel, in a statement. “With more than 97 percent of our business coming through travel advisors, we’ve incorporated their feedback, and those of our North American guests, into onboard enhancements we know will resonate.”
Riviera Travel has almost 200 departures planned throughout the season and later this year, it will introduce the third ship in its fleet, Riviera Resplendence. Sailing the Rhine, Moselle, and Danube rivers, the vessel will feature three restaurants and some of the largest suites offered to date.
Along with the 2026 season, Riviera Travel has recently announced new ships, itineraries, and departures set to sail in 2027. There, a spotlight is being placed on the brand’s commitment to solo travelers. In 2027, the cruise line will welcome the world’s first solo-dedicated river cruise vessel, George Elliot, providing solo travelers with a one-of-a-kind experience on Europe’s rivers.
As the brand has continued to adapt its products to serve the U.S. market, many onboard enhancements have been made, such as North American breakfast items to its menus, including pancakes, waffles, and French toast, as well as liquors like tequila and popular cocktails like margaritas and martinis. The cruise line has also implemented both 12- and 24-hour time formats onboard and temperature formats in both Fahrenheit and Celsius degrees, for a seamless experience.
The line’s 2027 festive departures are now on sale, including additions such as Christmas on the Danube River Cruise for Solo Travelers and New Year on the Danube River Cruise for Solo Travelers. The newest grand tour, A Taste of Italy & The Blue Danube, is also available to book now for departures sailing in 2027.
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