by Sarah Kuta
Last updated: 1:35 PM ET, Tue July 14, 2026
Bookings are now open for Riviera Travel’s 2028 river cruises.
Travelers can choose between voyages along the Douro, Danube, Rhine and Rhône rivers and enjoy limited-time savings of up to 50 percent off.
“The decision to open 2028 sales early comes in response to an unprecedented demand from U.S. travelers,” says Stuart Milan, president of North America for Riviera Travel. “In under two years, we’ve expanded into the North American market and created a product that guests trust and are excited to be a part of.”
The five itineraries now open for early booking are:
- Highlights of the Douro Valley & Salamanca – During this eight-day river cruise, travelers can enjoy authentic local experiences with nine complimentary excursions. Highlights include visiting Guimarães, the birthplace of Portugal and experiencing a UNESCO World Heritage awarded site.
- The Blue Danube – For eight days, travelers can explore historic Basilica, scenic Salzburg, classic Vienna and everything in between, taking in cultural monuments and timeless architecture with nine complimentary experiences available.
- The Douro, Porto & Salamanca – Passengers will begin in Porto, the home of Port wine, before commencing on an 8-day journey sailing through charming villages and medieval towns with 10 included experiences available.
- Rhine Cruise to Switzerland – Passengers can enjoy 10 complimentary experiences while taking in the panoramic views along one of Europe’s most scenic waterways, with itinerary highlights like passage through the Rhine Gorge and a rail journey into the Bernese Oberland.
- Burgundy, the River Rhone & Provence – On this 8-day itinerary with 11 included experiences, guests can explore scenic winelands and sweeping hills along the Rhône river, including a visit to the Ardeche Gorges, one of France’s most outstanding natural landscapes.
In addition to the opening of these five top-selling itineraries, Riviera Travel recently announced the launch of its newest five-star vessel, Riviera Resplendence. Now sailing on the Danube and Rhine Rivers, passengers can experience the brand’s innovative split-level design first-hand with 18 unique itineraries.
Riviera Reflection, the next Radiance-class vessel in the cruise line’s award-winning fleet, will also debut on the Danube river in 2027.
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