Solo Cruising Along Europe’s Iconic Rivers

Gone are the days when exploring the world alone seemed to be an overwhelming impossibility.

Cruising as a solo traveler in a sea of duos and groups was daunting enough without incurring a string of penalties, from costly single supplements to the complete absence of cabins for sole occupancy.

Fortunately, more companies have realized there is a growing solo traveler market and an increasing demand for sailing solo. Riviera River Cruises, the UK’s market leader in river cruising, offers selected departures on several of their five-star river cruises exclusively for solo travelers—with no single supplement.

This means the entire river cruise ship is reserved for people who wish to cruise on their own. The solo package offers the same inclusions enjoyed by cruisers traveling in pairs: shore excursions and guided tours, a spacious cabin or suite with river views all to themselves, all meals on board, complimentary tea, coffee and bottled water, as well as complimentary Wi-Fi.

Set Sail Along Europe’s Famous Rivers

One of the most relaxing ways to explore Europe is on a river cruise. It’s a luxurious and leisurely voyage that covers a large area and reveals incredible sights, usually hidden from land journeys.

On the eight-day The Blue Danube river cruise you fly into Budapest, the capital city of Hungary. This is where you board your ‘home’ for the next seven nights: a five-star river cruise ship that is essentially a floating boutique hotel.

You’ll sail west along the legendary Danube through Hungary, Slovakia, Austria and return east to Budapest.

Another Riviera River Cruise itinerary dedicated to solo travelers is the eight-day Burgundy, the River Rhône & Provence’ river cruise, which begins in France’s gastronomic capital, Lyon.

A five-star river cruise ship takes you north along the River Saône through the celebrated wine region of Burgundy, and back south along the River Rhône, through the awesome Ardèche Gorges and Avignon, the seat of the Catholic popes in the 14th century.

Find out more about solo cruising at Riviera River Cruises.