New ship & themed itineraries coming to Riviera in 2026

Riviera River Cruises will launch a new ship, five new themed itineraries and a new departure exclusively for solo travellers in 2026.

Additionally, all 2026 European river cruise departures, which are now available to book, are 50 per cent off through Nov. 30.

“As we launch sales for 2026, we have a lot to offer that’s new, from a spacious ship with a third dining venue to itineraries focused on nature, gardens, gastronomy, music and art, and a cruise through Germany for solo travelers,” said Marilyn Conroy, executive vice-president sales and marketing North America for Riviera River Cruises. “And through November, all 2026 departures are available for half off. If your clients are considering a European river cruise, now is a great time to book.”

The new Riviera Resplendence

The new 443-foot Riviera Resplendence will feature amenities and cabins spread over four decks, including a new split-level bar and restaurant that provides an airy ambience, a third restaurant and Riviera’s largest-ever suites.

A third restaurant, Mosaic, will offer menus with tasting courses inspired by the rivers of Europe.

Amenities will also include a sun deck with pool, a bistro with open kitchen, a fitness center, and a spa and wellness area. Its 89 cabins will accommodate 178 passengers and have double beds that can be converted to twin beds, a bathroom with rain shower, desk with chair, flat-screen TV, individually controlled air conditioning, coffee machine, tea kettle and more.

Grand suites will be Riviera’s largest at 344 square feet and will have a balcony with sliding doors and outdoor seating, and a seating area with sofa, lounge chair and small table. Superior suites will be 258 square feet and will have a French balcony with sliding doors and a seating area with lounge chair and small table.

Double cabins will be 172 square feet and will have a seating area with lounge chair and small table.

Upper and middle-deck double cabins will have a French balcony with sliding doors, while lower-deck double cabins will have a smaller fixed window.

New themed itineraries

Riviera’s new themes itineraries include:

• Gardens & Natural Beauty of the Rhine
• Gastronomy of the Danube
• Gastronomy of the Rhine & Moselle
• Gastronomy of the Seine
• Music & Art of the Blue Danube

And new for solo travellers is an eight-day itinerary called Medieval Germany for Solo Travellers

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