Riviera Travel Offers Last-Minute Wave Season Deals on European River Cruises

Image: Riviera River Cruises' Porto Mirante. (Photo Credit: Riviera River Cruises)
Image: Riviera River Cruises' Porto Mirante. (Photo Credit: Riviera River Cruises)
Laurie Baratti
by Laurie Baratti
Last updated: 6:25 PM ET, Sun March 2, 2025

With wave season winding down, Riviera Travel is ramping up the savings, offering incredible promotions for both travelers and travel advisors that make booking a European river cruise more affordable than ever.

Whether you're a couple planning a once-in-a-lifetime getaway, a solo traveler eager to experience your bucket-list destination or a group ready to create unforgettable memories together, Riviera is making it easier for everyone to embark on an exceptional voyage along Europe’s storied waterways. 

For a limited time, travelers can take advantage of Riviera Travel’s special wave season offer, available through March 31. This deal includes incredible savings and a range of added benefits, ensuring that guests enjoy the best value for their dream river cruise.

Highlights of the promotion include:

  • Discounts of up to 50 percent on all 2025 and 2026 departures
  • Complimentary superior drinks package
  • Free shore excursions
  • On-board spending money (approximately $105 per person)
  • Special savings for solo travelers

But that’s not all—travel advisors also benefit from Riviera’s wave season promotions. For every seven-night river cruise booking, advisors will earn a $50 gift card. And, for bookings of 10 nights or longer, a $100 gift card awaits.


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Laurie Baratti

Laurie Baratti

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Laurie Baratti is an Assistant Editor for TravelPulse. She is a San Diego-based journalist whose work has previously appeared in publications like TravelAge West, SPACE, Modern Home + Living, Montage, and Sandals Life magazines. Travel writing has long been her passion, and she is always looking for excuses to explore the world outside of her native California. Laurie is also a lifelong equestrian, a proud pet-parent, and an underground advocate of the Oxford comma.

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