Tastes of Southern France

Located on the Sapphire and Diamond Decks they feature a full-length outdoor balcony with the exclusive ‘Sun Lounge’ system and are larger than the standard river cruise cabins on Europe’s rivers. The bedroom area has a Queen-size Scenic 'Slumber bed' with Egyptian cotton linen and pillow menu. The spacious bathroom with shower is well stocked with L'Occitaine toiletries as well as a hairdryer, bathrobes and slippers. The lounge area boasts a complimentary in-suite mini-bar, restocked daily. The suite has a Flat screen HDTV linked to Mac Mini, complementary WiFi and use of a telephone. A safe is also provided for your valuables.

Guests staying within a Balcony Suite on Diamond Deck will be provided with Butler service that will include shoeshine service and two items pressed each day. Breakfast will be delivered and served in suite daily as well as drinks. Guests will also receive an invitation to dine at Table La Rive.

Guests staying on Sapphire Deck will receive service including, valet and shoeshine service, drinks, cocktails and morning tea and coffee.

The real joy of being on a cruise is that feeling of freedom. As each moment brings with it new landmarks or breathtaking vistas, the Riverview Terrace affords a wonderful vantage point. On selected days, and if the weather permits,they transform the terrace into an outdoor restaurant where you can enjoy a cool drink and sizzling gourmet barbecue. At other times of the day, it’s the perfect place to enjoy a coffee or an ice cream and savour the view. The time honoured tradition of high tea is another exclusive highlight for their guests – be tempted by cream tea, sweet petit fours, finger sandwiches, and an inordinate selection of fine loose leaf teas.

The Crystal Dining Restaurant offers its own unique ambiance; bright and refreshing in the morning, relaxing in the middle of the day, intimate and warm as evening draws in. Catering for all guests to dine at a single sitting with open seating allows you to sit with friends or share a more intimate meal. It’s here you’ll start each day with a wonderful buffet breakfast and cooked-to-order hot favourites. Why not enjoy a glass of Moët & Chandon, served for a Champagne breakfast- a perfect way to toast the day ahead! At lunch you’ll be spoilt for choice with generous buffets and a beautifully prepared à la carte menu. In the evening, your Maître d’ welcomes you to enjoy a delicious meal created by their award-winning chefs. A generous selection of complimentary beverages that include six red and six white premium regional wines handpicked by their sommelier, as well as beer, spirits, soft drinks and bottled mineral water, are available to accompany every meal.

Add to the five-star feel of your luxury river cruise and upgrade to a higher category cabin- depending on the category, you will enjoy the added benefit of some fantastic in suite dining options. If you’re staying on the Sapphire Deck or above, your butler can arrange cocktail drinks and serve early morning tea or coffee in your cabin. If you’re staying on the Diamond Deck, you will also be treated to the added option of breakfast served in suite. Junior and Royal Suite guests can enjoy all of this, plus fresh seasonal fruit skewers, petit fours delivered each afternoon and canapés before dinner. If you are a Royal Suite guest, enjoy in suite dining whenever it suits you.

No other river cruise ship in Europe offers a comparable dining experience like Portobellos Restaurant, which offers traditional Italian cuisine to a select group of just thirty guests. Be welcomed with a glass of Veuve Clicquot champagne and take your seat for this authentic culinary experience. Portobellos is perfectly located at the front of the ship, taking full advantage of the spectacular views. The skilled highly acclaimed chefs will treat you to a delicious five-course menu complimented by exceptional wines, handpicked by the sommelier. As you can imagine, an evening at Portobellos is a wonderful experience that should not be missed.

Open between breakfast and dinner, River Café offers delicious sandwiches with, for example; parma ham, citterio salami, roast beef or cheese. You can even ask the River Café to pack a hamper for you to enjoy on shore. There’s also the perennial favourite, freshly prepared fish and chips. If you prefer something sweet, there’s a superb selection of tartlets, croissants, cakes, strudels and chocolates as well as a choice of refreshing, delicious ice creams from the Gelati Bar. New in 2014 is the addition of custom-built pizza ovens. Enjoy your pizza in the relaxing surroundings of the Café, or order ‘to go’ and enjoy it on your balcony with a glass of wine.

The perfect area to relax with four types of seating to choose from. There are the traditional deck chairs or sun loungers which are perfect for the sun worshippers, or the directors chairs and bistro seating sets for parties of 4 should you wish for a more formal setting.