The brand-new MS Riviera Resplendence provides the perfect balance of contemporary and cosy, with some of our biggest-ever suites.
Life on board the 135-metre MS Riviera Resplendence feels airy and light with split-level lounge and dining in the main restaurant and the floor-to-ceiling French balconies available in over 80% of cabins and suites. On the Diamond deck, the Grand Suites are an impressive 32 square metres and feature separate living and sleeping space as well as a full balcony. They're some of our largest suites yet! And, at 24 square metres, our Superior Suites feel luxuriously spacious too.
Our brand-new ship features all the facilities you'd expect to find in a boutique hotel. The main restaurant takes fine dining to another level, complemented by delicate European porcelain, gleaming glassware and the intuitive service in which the Swiss excel. On board are two additional, speciality restaurants, which offer a more intimate dining experience and showcase a delicious array of local flavours. You'll never go hungry on board!
Designed with the very latest technology and our strong environmental values in mind, MS Riviera Resplendence is on track to qualify for the Gold Standard as part of the Green Award programme. So, you can lay back, relax and enjoy that cocktail on the Sun Deck guilt-free knowing your holiday will have a minimised impact on the peaceful natural landscapes we cruise through, protecting the world we love exploring for future generations to enjoy.
Giving a gratuity is entirely at your discretion, so we have not included these in your holiday cost, and we don't add it as a set percentage.
If you would like to tip the staff, a good guideline is to give €8-12 per person per day should you feel that is appropriate.
If you do choose to give a gratuity, there will usually be an envelope is left in your cabin on the final evening. This is for you to be able include any tips, and you can then drop it off at reception the following morning. The tips are divided equally between the crew.
Should you also wish to give a gratuity directly to your Riviera Travel Cruise Director and Concierge, this is also at your discretion.
Our brand-new ship features all the facilities you'd expect to find in a boutique hotel. The main restaurant takes fine dining to another level, complemented by delicate European porcelain, gleaming glassware and the intuitive service in which the Swiss excel. On board are two additional, speciality restaurants, which offer a more intimate dining experience and showcase a delicious array of local flavours. You'll never go hungry on board!
We are a well-travelled collective - made up of our guests as well as our team. We'll admit it - we're obsessed with travel.
But that's not our only interest. We also love architecture, history, the arts, and gastronomy - everything that makes a culture unique. And we plan our itineraries to ensure we're catering to those interests. Perfecting every excursion to ensure you get the most out of your onshore adventures.
Most days are filled with full or half-day excursions. Whether that's a city tour, an introduction to a brand-new town or a more in-depth visit to a specific landmark or attraction. You'll see the very best of every destination. Not just the legendary locations, we'll uncover the top-secret local spots too.
World-famous landmarks
You'll get to experience some world-famous destinations in the company of our passionate local guides. Sites like the Benedictine Melk Abbey on the Danube, spectacular Pont du Gard on the Rhône, Keukenhof Gardens - the world's largest flower gardens - on the Dutch Waterways and Cologne with its cathedral, the largest Gothic church in Northern Europe.
A taste of your destination
Food has the uncanny ability to reveal the softer parts of the destination most tourists overlook. Recipes passed down through the generations slowly become ingrained within a culture, featuring fresh local produce and traditional cooking techniques. Our excursions often include delicious local produce perfected over centuries - sample cheese in Switzerland and chocolate in Germany (it's not a cruise for those watching their weight), wine tasting in the world-famous wine region of Burgundy and port in the port wine cellars of Porto.
For even more, why not choose one of our Gastronomy themed departures?
Authentic cultural experiences
Our river cruise itineraries deliver authentic and engaging moments to fully immerse you in the culture. You'll remember being seduced by the fiery passion of flamenco dancing after a cruise along the Douro. Hold on to that feeling of wonder you felt as you watch the glassblower creating the most beautiful vase out of a glowing mass. And tell the stories you heard during a Hungarian folklore show to your grandchildren at bedtime. The memory of these authentic cultural experiences will last a lifetime.
Designed with the very latest technology and our strong environmental values in mind, MS Riviera Resplendence is on track to qualify for the Gold Standard as part of the Green Award programme. So, you can lay back, relax and enjoy that cocktail on the Sun Deck guilt-free knowing your holiday will have a minimised impact on the peaceful natural landscapes we cruise through, protecting the world we love exploring for future generations to enjoy.
Please Note: There are no children's facilities on board.
Rhine Cruise to Switzerland with Glacier Express Extension - MS Riviera Resplendence
| 4th July 2026 for 10 nights |
| Cologne ~ Koblenz ~ Rüdesheim ~ Speyer ~ Strasbourg ~ Breisach ~ Lucerne ~ Basel ~ Zermatt ~ Basel |
| Please call for availability |
Rhine Cruise to Switzerland - MS Riviera Resplendence
| 4th July 2026 for 7 nights |
| Cologne ~ Koblenz ~ Rüdesheim ~ Speyer ~ Strasbourg ~ Breisach ~ Lucerne |
| Cruise Only prices from £3,049pp |
Rhine Cruise to Switzerland - MS Riviera Resplendence
| 11th July 2026 for 7 nights |
| Cologne ~ Koblenz ~ Rüdesheim ~ Speyer ~ Strasbourg ~ Breisach ~ Lucerne |
| Cruise Only prices from £2,399pp |
Rhine and Moselle River Cruise - MS Riviera Resplendence
| 18th July 2026 for 7 nights |
| Cologne ~ Cochem ~ Trier ~ Bernkastel-Kues ~ Koblenz ~ Rüdesheim ~ Cologne |
| Cruise Only prices from £2,099pp |
The Majestic Rhine, Heidelberg & Switzerland River Cruise - MS Riviera Resplendence
| 25th July 2026 for 14 nights |
| Basel ~ Lucerne ~ Breisach ~ Strasbourg ~ Speyer ~ Rüdesheim ~ Cologne ~ Koblenz ~ Mainz ~ Heidelberg ~ Strasbourg ~ Rüdesheim ~ Cologne |
| Cruise Only prices from £5,349pp |
Rhine, Strasbourg and Heidelberg River Cruise - MS Riviera Resplendence
| 25th July 2026 for 7 nights |
| Cologne ~ Koblenz ~ Mainz ~ Heidelberg ~ Strasbourg ~ Rüdesheim ~ Cologne |
| Cruise Only prices from £2,149pp |
Rhine Cruise to Switzerland - MS Riviera Resplendence
| 1st August 2026 for 7 nights |
| Cologne ~ Koblenz ~ Rüdesheim ~ Speyer ~ Strasbourg ~ Breisach ~ Lucerne |
| Cruise Only prices from £2,899pp |
Rhine Cruise to Switzerland with Glacier Express Extension - MS Riviera Resplendence
| 1st August 2026 for 10 nights |
| Cologne ~ Koblenz ~ Rüdesheim ~ Speyer ~ Strasbourg ~ Breisach ~ Lucerne ~ Basel ~ Zermatt ~ Basel |
| Cruise Only prices from £4,198pp |
Rhine Cruise to Switzerland - MS Riviera Resplendence
| 8th August 2026 for 7 nights |
| Cologne ~ Koblenz ~ Rüdesheim ~ Speyer ~ Strasbourg ~ Breisach ~ Lucerne |
| Cruise Only prices from £2,299pp |
Rhine and Moselle River Cruise - MS Riviera Resplendence
| 15th August 2026 for 7 nights |
| Cologne ~ Cochem ~ Trier ~ Bernkastel-Kues ~ Koblenz ~ Rüdesheim ~ Cologne |
| Cruise Only prices from £2,099pp |
The Majestic Rhine, Heidelberg & Switzerland River Cruise - MS Riviera Resplendence
| 22nd August 2026 for 14 nights |
| Basel ~ Lucerne ~ Breisach ~ Strasbourg ~ Speyer ~ Rüdesheim ~ Cologne ~ Koblenz ~ Mainz ~ Heidelberg ~ Strasbourg ~ Rüdesheim ~ Cologne |
| Cruise Only prices from £4,249pp |
Rhine, Strasbourg and Heidelberg River Cruise - MS Riviera Resplendence
| 22nd August 2026 for 7 nights |
| Cologne ~ Koblenz ~ Mainz ~ Heidelberg ~ Strasbourg ~ Rüdesheim ~ Cologne |
| Cruise Only prices from £2,399pp |
Rhine Cruise to Switzerland - MS Riviera Resplendence
| 29th August 2026 for 7 nights |
| Cologne ~ Koblenz ~ Rüdesheim ~ Speyer ~ Strasbourg ~ Breisach ~ Lucerne |
| Cruise Only prices from £2,399pp |
Gastronomy of Switzerland and the Rhine River Cruise
| 5th September 2026 for 7 nights |
| Cologne ~ Koblenz ~ Rüdesheim ~ Speyer ~ Strasbourg ~ Breisach ~ Lucerne |
| Please call for availability |
Rhine Cruise to Switzerland - MS Riviera Resplendence
| 12th September 2026 for 7 nights |
| Cologne ~ Koblenz ~ Rüdesheim ~ Speyer ~ Strasbourg ~ Breisach ~ Lucerne |
| Cruise Only prices from £2,699pp |
Rhine Cruise to Switzerland - MS Riviera Resplendence
| 19th September 2026 for 7 nights |
| Cologne ~ Koblenz ~ Rüdesheim ~ Speyer ~ Strasbourg ~ Breisach ~ Lucerne |
| Cruise Only prices from £2,799pp |
Rhine Cruise to Switzerland - MS Riviera Resplendence
| 26th September 2026 for 7 nights |
| Cologne ~ Koblenz ~ Rüdesheim ~ Speyer ~ Strasbourg ~ Breisach ~ Lucerne |
| Cruise Only prices from £2,799pp |
Rhine Cruise to Switzerland with Glacier Express Extension - MS Riviera Resplendence
| 26th September 2026 for 10 nights |
| Cologne ~ Koblenz ~ Rüdesheim ~ Speyer ~ Strasbourg ~ Breisach ~ Lucerne ~ Basel ~ Zermatt ~ Basel |
| Cruise Only prices from £4,098pp |
Rhine Cruise to Switzerland - MS Riviera Resplendence
| 3rd October 2026 for 7 nights |
| Cologne ~ Koblenz ~ Rüdesheim ~ Speyer ~ Strasbourg ~ Breisach ~ Lucerne |
| Cruise Only prices from £2,349pp |
Rhine, Strasbourg and Heidelberg River Cruise - MS Riviera Resplendence
| 10th October 2026 for 7 nights |
| Cologne ~ Koblenz ~ Mainz ~ Heidelberg ~ Strasbourg ~ Rüdesheim ~ Cologne |
| Cruise Only prices from £2,399pp |
Rhine, Moselle & Switzerland River Cruise - MS Riviera Resplendence
| 17th October 2026 for 14 nights |
| Basel ~ Lucerne ~ Breisach ~ Strasbourg ~ Speyer ~ Rüdesheim ~ Cologne ~ Cochem ~ Trier ~ Bernkastel-Kues ~ Koblenz ~ Rüdesheim ~ Cologne |
| Cruise Only prices from £3,499pp |
Rhine and Moselle River Cruise - MS Riviera Resplendence
| 17th October 2026 for 7 nights |
| Cologne ~ Cochem ~ Trier ~ Bernkastel-Kues ~ Koblenz ~ Rüdesheim ~ Cologne |
| Cruise Only prices from £2,149pp |
Rhine Cruise to Switzerland - MS Riviera Resplendence
| 24th October 2026 for 7 nights |
| Cologne ~ Koblenz ~ Rüdesheim ~ Speyer ~ Strasbourg ~ Breisach ~ Lucerne |
| Cruise Only prices from £1,999pp |
Rhine Gorge & Cologne Discovery River Cruise
| 7th November 2026 for 3 nights |
| Cologne ~ ~ Cologne |
| Cruise Only prices from £899pp |
Rhine Gorge & Cologne Discovery River Cruise
| 10th November 2026 for 3 nights |
| Cologne ~ ~ Cologne |
| Cruise Only prices from £899pp |