by Sarah Kuta
Last updated: 9:35 AM ET, Wed September 17, 2025
Want to take a river cruise vacation on your own? Starting in June 2027, Riviera Travel will offer a river cruise ship—the MS George Eliot—dedicated entirely to taking solo travelers along the Danube, Rhine and Moselle rivers in Europe.
“Our solo river cruises are among our most popular itineraries,” says Stuart Milan, president of North America for Riviera Travel. “With growing demand for even more solo departures, we knew it was time to dedicate an entire ship to this thriving segment of the market. With this announcement, we are proud to take the next step in redefining solo travel and to offer an all-new luxury river cruise experience.”
Riviera Travel introduced solo land tours in 2017, followed by a limited number of dedicated solo river cruises in 2018. But demand for solo sailing has skyrocketed since then, and Riviera Travel currently offers more than 20 dedicated solo departures each year, with every traveler enjoying a private cabin with no additional single supplement. However, most of those voyages were in the spring and fall. Now, with MS George Eliot dedicated to solo travelers, these individuals can enjoy sailing Europe’s rivers all year.
Originally designed for up to 140 guests, MS George Eliot will accommodate 68 solo travelers, creating a 1:2 crew-to-guest ratio. Solo travelers can take advantage of communal spaces in the lounge, bar and sundeck. A welcome dinner and cocktail reception, as well as daily entertainment, will let travelers connect with others when desired.
MS George Eliot will sail the following seven-night itineraries:
- The Blue Danube for Solo Travelers
- Rhine Cruise to Switzerland for Solo Travelers
- Rhine & Moselle for Solo Travelers
- Rhine, Strasbourg & Heidelberg for Solo Travelers
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