Riverside Luxury Cruises
Europe along the water, at its most refined
There are trips where you try to see as much as possible. And then there are those where you choose to look more closely.
On board Riverside Luxury Cruises, Europe’s great rivers become the backdrop for a rare experience: the Danube at dawn, the Rhône’s vineyards from your suite, Amsterdam appearing as you glide along the water, or the lights of Budapest at dusk.
Here, river cruising takes its cues from the finest addresses: spacious suites, butler service, refined gastronomy, and a deliberately unhurried pace.
Welcome to a different idea of travel in Europe.
River cruising reinvented
Riverside Luxury Cruises does not consider the ship as a simple way to get to a stopover.
It is fully part of the journey.
On board, the atmosphere feels more like a discreet hotel than a traditional vessel. The spaces are elegant, the materials carefully chosen, and every accommodation is a suite. All feature, in particular, a king-size bed, while sizes start between 18 and 20 m² and can reach up to 82 m² depending on the ship and category.
But true luxury is often found in what you barely notice anymore: attentive service without being intrusive, time, space, and the feeling that each day can be lived at your own pace.
Riverside thus states two crew members for four passengers, with a personal butler service able, in particular, to take care of luggage, restaurant reservations, or even spa appointments.
Three ships, three ways to explore Europe
The three Riverside ships bear the names of great European composers. Each has its own world and its river of choice.
Riverside Mozart
The Danube in all its majesty
The Riverside Mozart is dedicated to the Danube and stands out in particular for its especially generous dimensions. Its suites start at 20 m² and combine leather, velvet, marble bathrooms, king-size beds and butler service.
On board, four restaurants offer a variety of culinary experiences, with creations that evolve with the regions you travel through, from Austro-Hungarian inspirations to Italian flavours.
On deck, a glass in hand, the Wachau Valley drifts by slowly. A few hours later, Vienna or Budapest awaits you.
The Mozart is for those who want to discover the Danube without ever giving up space and comfort.
Riverside Ravel
The Rhône and its French art of living
The journey begins at the table, continues through the vineyards and sometimes ends on deck, under the golden light of the south of France.
The Riverside Ravel cruises on the Rhône and the Saône. On board, the suites offer king-size beds, refined materials and large panoramic windows opening onto the landscapes.
Cuisine naturally takes centre stage. The chefs draw inspiration from the regions you pass through and work with local produce; breads, pastries and jams are notably prepared on board.
Lyon, Tain-l’Hermitage, Viviers, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Avignon… Here, the stopovers tell the story of France’s great tables, vineyards and history-steeped towns.
Riverside Debussy
The Rhine, contemporary style
More intimate, more urban, sometimes romantic, the journey aboard the Riverside Debussy follows the meanders of the Rhine and leads to some of Northern Europe’s most alluring cities.
Its suites combine refined materials, velvet, leather, elegant bathrooms, king-size beds and large panoramic windows. Riverside presents the ship both as a luxury resort on the water and as a haven conducive to calm and intimacy.
When it comes to gastronomy, several concepts make it possible to vary the pleasures. The chefs work with fresh, regional products and adapt their creations to the regions visited.
Amsterdam and its canals, the landscapes of the Rhine, German cities, and Belgium all become chapters in a journey that unfolds without ever changing hotels.
Riverside told by our partner
Debussy or Ravel: two ways to experience Riverside
Who better than Riverside to tell you about the onboard experience?
In this video, the representative of Riverside Luxury Cruises introduces two iconic ships of the company: the Riverside Debussy and the Riverside Ravel.
Suites, ambiance, gastronomy, itineraries, and the distinctive features of each ship: discover what sets these two experiences apart and let yourself be guided into the Riverside world.
Want to continue the journey?
Discover our cruises aboard the Riverside Ravel on the Rhône and in Provence, as well as our itineraries aboard the Riverside Debussy between Amsterdam, Antwerp, and the Rhine.
On board, time moves at a different pace
Suites rather than simple cabins
At Riverside, 100% of accommodations are suites. All feature a king-size bed, and the company places particular emphasis on generous space, elegant materials, and the quality of the bathrooms.
The scenery is also ever-present. On the Ravel as on the Debussy, large panoramic windows extend the suite outward.
Your room is no longer simply the place you return to after an excursion.
Gastronomy that follows the flow of the river
At Riverside, the journey is also told on the plate.
Depending on the ship, the company offers up to five dining venues, with flexible hours and dishes prepared à la minute rather than a traditional banquet-style service.
Menus change with the regions you pass through: specialties inspired by the Austro-Hungarian Empire on the Danube, French produce and Rhône wines aboard the Ravel, regional creations along the Rhine…
A natural extension of the stops, right down to what’s on your plate.
Service that anticipates your every wish
True luxury doesn’t need to stand out.
Every Riverside passenger benefits from butler service. Unpacking luggage, arranging a reservation, scheduling a spa treatment or setting a table at the restaurant: their role is to make your stay as seamless as possible.
An especially welcome touch when you simply want to enjoy the journey… without having to think about organizing it.
europe, differently
Following a river lets you see destinations from an unusual perspective.
No airport every morning. No new suitcase to repack. No string of hotels.
Your suite travels with you.
The Danube
From Passau to Budapest, the Danube winds through an imperial, romantic Europe: Vienna and its musical heritage, the Wachau vineyards, abbeys, small Austrian towns, and the lights of Budapest.
The Rhône and the Saône
Lyon opens the way to vineyards and southern landscapes. Tain-l’Hermitage, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Viviers, Avignon, Arles or the Camargue can punctuate itineraries where gastronomy, wines, art and heritage echo one another.
The Rhine
Amsterdam, Düsseldorf, the castles of the Rhine Valley, Rüdesheim and its Rieslings, and the cities of Belgium make up a European itinerary rich in heritage, architecture and gastronomy.
Our Riverside cruises selected by Voyages Flammang
Cruise aboard the Riverside Ravel – Lyon, the Rhône & Provence
- On board the Riverside Ravel
- Luxury cruise from Lyon to Avignon
- Suites with panoramic windows and butler service
€2,393
price per person
Cruise aboard the Riverside Debussy – Amsterdam to Antwerp
- On board the Riverside Debussy
- Cruise during tulip season
- Discovering four major Dutch regions and cities
Riverside
New Year 2028 cruise aboard the Riverside Debussy
- On board the Riverside Debussy
- Cruise through the Rhine Valley and its castles
- New Year in Amsterdam with a canal experience
Golf & Danube aboard the Riverside Mozart
when two passions meet.
Imagine your morning on a golf course in the heart of Central Europe, then your evening aboard an exceptional ship as the Danube continues its journey toward Budapest.
This 6-night cruise links Passau to Budapest and combines five 18-hole courses in five different cities with accompaniment by a golf professional. Several departures are scheduled in August and October 2027.
Between two rounds: Grein, Krems, Vienna, Esztergom and Visegrád, plus a spa, gastronomy and butler service on board.
Is Riverside right for you?
A Riverside cruise might appeal to you if you like…
Beautiful hotels, but prefer not to repack your suitcase every two days.
Gastronomy, and consider dinner an essential part of the journey.
Personalized experiences, rather than set programs.
Space and privacy, even when you travel on a cruise.
Cultural Europe, its vineyards, art cities, architecture and history.
Taking your time, without giving up on discovering several destinations during the same trip.
FAQ – Riverside luxury Cruises cruise
Riverside places a particular emphasis on space, personalisation and the level of service. All accommodation is in suites with king-size beds, and each passenger benefits from butler service. The company also states a ratio of two crew members for every four passengers.
The Riverside river fleet currently presented consists of the Riverside Mozart, the Riverside Ravel and the Riverside Debussy. The Mozart sails on the Danube, the Ravel mainly on the Rhône and the Saône, and the Debussy notably on the Rhine.
Yes. Riverside states that 100% of its accommodation is in suites and that all have a king-size bed. Depending on the ship and category, their size ranges from around 18–20 m² to 70–82 m².
Yes. Riverside offers a personal butler service. This can assist passengers with their luggage and arrange restaurant reservations or spa appointments, among other things.
Riverside offers trips on the Danube, the Rhine, the Rhône and the Saône, making it possible to discover destinations in Germany, Austria, Hungary, France, the Netherlands, Belgium and other European countries depending on the itineraries.
Riverside offers itineraries of different lengths, including 3, 4, 5, 7, 10, 11 or 14 days. Some trips can also be combined to create longer stays.
Voyages Flammang advisors can help you choose your Riverside cruise, your suite and your itinerary, and offer you a proposal tailored to your project. They can also offer you several options for getting to the departure port and from the arrival port.