The Riviera difference
Here are a few reasons why you can feel confident when booking a holiday with us
With almost 40 years of experience as the UK’s leading river cruise operator, we can offer remarkable value on our holidays; our scale and the strong relationships we’ve built with our suppliers enables us to negotiate exceptional rates – and we pass those savings straight back to you. Our prices are fair and straightforward, with no hidden extras. Unlike many of our competitors, with us there’s no smoke and mirrors with our pricing and promotions – you’ll never find us inflating our prices just to offer artificially big discounts – we just offer amazing value for money, all the time.
We’ll always go above and beyond to make sure you can enjoy the holiday you’ve looked forward to. Almost all of our holidays run without any issues, but occasionally we’ll be impacted by circumstances outside of our control; for example flight changes. If this happens, rest assured that our team will take care of it; finding alternative travel options, organising hotels, and keeping you informed. We’re there for you every step of the way – so all you need to worry about is your packing.
Quality Promise
You cannot find the same quality experience for less with a competitor – and if you do, we’ll match the price. Find out more about our Quality Promise.
Price Promise
You'll usually get our lowest prices by booking early. But should we ever drop the price in the future, we'll give you the value of the difference back. Find out more about our Price Promise.
Happiness Guarantee
You’re always protected by our Happiness Guarantee; if you’re not happy by day two of your holiday, we’ll bring you home with a full refund. Find our how it works and the full Holiday Happiness Guarantee terms.
Fly from your local airport at no extra cost
There’s no supplements on regional flights across our range of holidays so you can enjoy hassle-free travel from your local airport – at no extra cost.
24/7 access to UK based team
We’re on hand before and during your holiday. If anything were to go awry during your travels, you can call our emergency number at any point.
Your money is safe and secure
No matter what, your money is safe and secure and fully protected by Topp.
We’re proud to have won multiple awards for the quality of our holidays and customer service, and we’ve been awarded the esteemed ‘Recommended Provider’ accreditation with Which? for 11 years. Plus we’re rated ‘Excellent’ on Trust Pilot, and 96% of our guests say they would travel with us again.
Like you, we love to travel. Our team of experts personally selects every aspect of your holiday so that it is thoughtfully balanced and honed to perfection. With our exceptional fleet of ships, you can rest assured that you'll be exploring Europe in comfort.
While you travel, you're looked after by our talented team of Cruise Directors. Together, we ensure that you'll get fascinating perspectives on the culture, history, gastronomy, art and architecture of the places you visit. You'll step off the tourist trail and beyond the pages of a guide book, discovering hidden gems, mingling with the locals, and exploring lesser-known but equally beautiful places.
We give you the flexibility and choice to enhance your holiday and make it your own.
Everyone’s idea of the perfect holiday is different and we like to give you the freedom to customise your travel experience.
Opt for a convenient door-to-door service with transport from your home to your choice of regional airport, available as an added optional with every holiday. We also offer a Travel Concierge service for all river cruises which allows you to add on up to two days pre- or post-departure either at the airport or at your destination.
On many of our holidays we also offer thoughtfully crafted itinerary choices. Just get in touch with our friendly reservations team for more information.
At Riviera Travel, we include everything you need for an exceptional holiday in the price. All our holidays come with the services of an experienced Cruise Director on hand to ensure your holiday runs smoothly and take care of you, and unlike some of our competitors, all the guided tours, visits to attractions and experiences described in the itineraries are fully included. Plus of course on luxury ships, regional flights.
You'll usually get our lowest prices by booking early. But should we ever drop the price in the future, we'll give you the value of the difference back. Our Price Promise includes any cruise, flights and transfers if booked as a package, or cruise only - we've got you covered.
Terms and conditions: If the price of your holiday reduces after you've booked, contact us and we'll give you the value of the difference back in the form of a future travel voucher or another added value benefit, which may include a cabin upgrade or onboard credit. It will be at Riviera's sole discretion whether to offer a future travel voucher or added value benefit to make up the difference in cost. The Price Promise applies to the core elements of the Holiday you have booked with Riviera (including any cruise, flights and transfers if booked as a package, or cruise only). The Price Promise is applicable to the final value payable at the time of booking, taking into account any discounts or promotions you may have received when booking. The Price Promise will apply if, at any time after booking and before you travel, Riviera reduces the base price of the Holiday on sale to the general public. The Holiday must be like-for-like; including date, departure airport and cabin category. The Price Promise does not apply to exclusive offers, or in the case of any promotions offering upgrades or add-ons as a free of charge add-on to the package.
You can't find the same quality of holiday for less with a competitor - if you do, we'll match the price. Simply notify us of the lower priced equivalent holiday, either before booking or within 48 hours of confirming your booking.
Terms and conditions: To be eligible for our Quality Promise, customers must notify us of the Equivalent Holiday available at a lower price either before booking, or within 48 hours of confirming their booking. If Riviera deems the Holiday to be of equivalent quality, then we will offer a price match. To be deemed as equivalent quality, the Holiday must meet the following criteria. The destination, duration and itinerary must be the same, even if the itinerary stops are not in the same order. Inclusions (excursions, meals and experiences) must be equivalent. The departure date must be the same. Flight or rail options must be equivalent; including departure gateway, airline/ rail provider and time of day. The Accommodation must be equivalent, in respect of location, star-rating, board basis and facilities. The Quality Promise only applies to the core elements of the holiday (including cruise, flights and transfers if booked as a package, or cruise only), and only applies to the base price of the Holiday - exclusive offers, loyalty benefits or promotions offering upgrades or add-ons free of charge do not apply. Evidence must be provided to Riviera via a website link to the equivalent Holiday, or an official quote provided by a licensed travel agent or tour operator within the last 48 hours. If any elements of the Holiday differ, it is at Riviera's sole discretion as to whether to price match.
We are so confident in the quality of our holidays that we guarantee if you're not entirely happy or comfortable in your new surroundings by day two, we'll bring you home at no extra charge and offer you a full refund.
How does it work?
You will need to raise your concerns with the Riviera Travel cruise director and state your intention to take advantage of this guarantee within the first 24 hours of arrival at your holiday destination, they will then endeavour to resolve any issues that you may have. If by the end of Day Two a solution cannot be reached, Riviera Travel will arrange and cover the cost for you to return to the starting point of your holiday arrangements with us from the next available location. We will also refund the total cost of your Riviera Travel holiday. Please see terms and conditions for further information.
Terms and conditions: To qualify you must raise your concerns with the Riviera Travel cruise director and state your intention to take advantage of this guarantee within the first 24 hours of arrival at your holiday destination, they will endeavour to resolve any issues. If by the end of Day Two a solution cannot be reached, Riviera Travel will arrange and cover the cost for you to return to the starting point of your holiday arrangements with us from the next available location. We will also refund the total cost of your Riviera Travel holiday, although no refunds will be made for any additional costs incurred such as overnight hotels, airport travel, insurance, etc. The guarantee does not affect standard booking conditions or pre-departure cancellation policy. Valid on holidays of 8 days or more. Valid on 'land only' holidays. The guarantee will not apply where the situation is beyond our control.