MS Riviera Rose

Cruise the Douro river on the brand-new, beautifully crafted MS Riviera Rose, a luxurious 80-metre-long boutique hotel. It’s the perfect place to unwind between onshore adventures.

MS Riviera Rose is a beautifully crafted ship with cabins and amenities spread over four decks. This brand-new, state-of-the-art ship has been built in collaboration with our long-standing shipping partners to provide a first-class service to each and every guest. Whether you are relaxing on the Sun Deck, enjoying a drink with your fellow travellers in the bar or curling up for a good night's sleep in your spacious and well-furnished cabin, everything has been meticulously designed for your comfort.

Our restaurant offers a relaxed fine dining experience with informal seating for easy conversation with brilliant, like-minded explorers. In the Rio restaurant enjoy a more intimate dining experience and al fresco dining options. Please note: Due to low bridges, lunch and dinner service is restricted as the restaurant collapses to allow the ship to navigate safely under the bridges. Please talk to your Cruise Director to make your reservation.

The spacious cabins are spread over 3 decks, with individually controlled air-conditioning, a contemporary bathroom with a rain shower and double or twin beds.

Designed with the very latest technology and our strong environmental values in mind, MS Riviera Rose is on track to qualify for the Gold Standard as part of the Green Award programme.


Accomodation Types

The spacious cabins are spread over 3 decks, with individually controlled air-conditioning, a contemporary bathroom with a rain shower and double or twin beds. 

Deluxe Balcony Suite - Diamond Deck

At 24 square metres, our Balcony Suites are the largest cabins on MS Riviera Rose. The floor-to-ceiling glass doors slide away to extend your already spacious living space onto your private balcony, complete with comfortable outdoor seating - the perfect place to sit and watch the riverbanks glide by.

Inside, the Balcony Suites are finished to an exceptionally high standard with superior quality fittings in the most refined taste. There's a living space, with a sofa, chair and table as well as a desk and double wardrobe. The suite also includes individually controlled air conditioning, hairdryer, safe, TV and telephone, and tea/coffee-making facilities are available in every room. The hotel-style bed can be configured as a double or twin, and the suite also features an ensuite bathroom with a rain shower.

Features

  • Individual climate control
  • Balcony with outdoor seating
  • Floor to ceiling windows
  • Twin beds which can be configured as double
  • Nespresso machine and tea making facilities
  • Ensuite bathroom with walk-in shower
  • Luxury toiletries: shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, body lotion, soap
  • Towels and hairdryer
  • Desk & chair
  • Telephone and flat-screen TV
  • Safe & mini fridge
  • Turn down service

Standard Cabin - Diamond Deck

These exquisitely designed cabins create the feeling of home in a fraction of the space. Our 16 square metres Standard Cabins on the Diamond Deck are finished to an exceptionally high standard with superior quality fittings in the most refined taste. The floor-to-ceiling glass doors of your French balcony slide away, allowing you to take in the beautiful views of the river beyond.

The cabin includes air conditioning, hairdryer, safe, TV, telephone, a desk, double wardrobe, a lounge chair and small table and tea/coffee-making facilities are available in every room. The hotel-style beds can be configured as a double or twin, and the room features an ensuite bathroom with a rain shower.

Features

  • Individual climate control
  • Floor to ceiling windows with French style balcony
  • Twin beds which can be configured as double
  • Nespresso machine and tea making facilities
  • Ensuite bathroom with walk-in shower
  • Luxury toiletries: shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, body lotion, soap
  • Towels and hairdryer
  • Desk & chair
  • Telephone and flat-screen TV
  • Safe & mini fridge
  • Turn down service

Forward Cabin - Diamond Deck

Our Forward cabins on the Diamond Deck are 16 square metres with superior quality fittings and all the luxuries of home - plus a few extras!

Each cabin includes air conditioning, hairdryer, safe, TV, telephone, desk, double wardrobe and tea/coffee-making facilities available in every room. The cabin also features an ensuite bathroom with a relaxing rain shower.

Enjoy your cabin, your way. Marvel at the views from your floor-to-ceiling glass doors or slide them away when the weather is warm to enjoy the views beyond your French balcony. The hotel-style bed can also be configured as a double or twin.

Features

  • Individual climate control
  • Floor to ceiling windows with French style balcony
  • Twin beds which can be configured as double
  • Nespresso machine and tea making facilities
  • Ensuite bathroom with walk-in shower
  • Luxury toiletries: shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, body lotion, soap
  • Towels and hairdryer
  • Desk & chair
  • Telephone and flat-screen TV
  • Safe & mini fridge
  • Turn down service

Stern Cabin - Diamond Deck

Our Stern cabins on the Diamond Deck are 16 square metres with superior quality fittings and all the luxuries of home - plus a few extras!

Each cabin includes air conditioning, hairdryer, safe, TV, telephone, desk, double wardrobe and tea/coffee-making facilities available in every room. The cabin also features an ensuite bathroom with a relaxing rain shower.

Enjoy your cabin, your way. Marvel at the views from your floor-to-ceiling glass doors or slide them away when the weather is warm to enjoy the views beyond your French balcony. The hotel-style bed can also be configured as a double or twin.

Features

  • Individual climate control
  • Floor to ceiling windows with French style balcony
  • Twin beds which can be configured as double
  • Nespresso machine and tea making facilities
  • Ensuite bathroom with walk-in shower
  • Luxury toiletries: shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, body lotion, soap
  • Towels and hairdryer
  • Desk & chair
  • Telephone and flat-screen TV
  • Safe & mini fridge
  • Turn down service

Standard Cabin - Ruby Deck

Enjoy the feeling of home in a fraction of the space in cabins designed with Riviera guests in mind. Our 16 square metres Standard Cabins on the Ruby Deck are finished to an exceptionally high standard with superior quality fittings. The floor-to-ceiling glass doors of your French balcony slide away, allowing you to fully appreciate the views beyond.

Each cabin includes air conditioning, hairdryer, safe, TV, telephone, a desk, double wardrobe, a lounge chair and small table, and tea/coffee-making facilities are available in every room. Your private ensuite bathroom is complete with a relaxing rain shower. The hotel-style beds can be configured as a double or twin.

Features

  • Individual climate control
  • Floor to ceiling windows with French style balcony
  • Twin beds which can be configured as double
  • Nespresso machine and tea making facilities
  • Ensuite bathroom with walk-in shower
  • Shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, body lotion, soap
  • Towels and hairdryer
  • Desk & chair
  • Telephone and flat-screen TV
  • Safe & mini fridge
  • Turn down service

Forward Cabin - Ruby Deck

Our Forward cabins, located on the Ruby Deck, are 16 square metres with superior quality fittings and all the luxuries of home.

Enjoy your cabin, your way. You can marvel at the views from your floor-to-ceiling glass doors or slide them away when the weather is warm to enjoy the gentle breeze from your French balcony. The hotel-style bed can also be configured as a double or twin.

Each cabin includes air conditioning, hairdryer, safe, TV, telephone, a desk, double wardrobe and tea/coffee-making facilities available in every room. The cabin also features an ensuite bathroom with a relaxing rain shower.

Features

  • Individual climate control
  • Floor to ceiling windows with French style balcony
  • Twin beds which can be configured as double
  • Nespresso machine and tea making facilities
  • Ensuite bathroom with walk-in shower
  • Shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, body lotion, soap
  • Towels and hairdryer
  • Desk & chair
  • Telephone and flat-screen TV
  • Safe & mini fridge
  • Turn down service

Stern Cabin - Ruby Deck

Our Stern cabins, located on the Ruby Deck, are 16 square metres with superior quality fittings and all the luxuries of home.

Enjoy your cabin, your way. You can marvel at the views from your floor-to-ceiling glass doors or slide them away when the weather is warm to enjoy the gentle breeze from your French balcony. The hotel-style bed can also be configured as a double or twin.

Each cabin includes air conditioning, hairdryer, safe, TV, telephone, a desk, double wardrobe and tea/coffee-making facilities available in every room. The cabin also features an ensuite bathroom with a relaxing rain shower.

Features

  • Individual climate control
  • Floor to ceiling windows with French style balcony
  • Twin beds which can be configured as double
  • Nespresso machine and tea making facilities
  • Ensuite bathroom with walk-in shower
  • Shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, body lotion, soap
  • Towels and hairdryer
  • Desk & chair
  • Telephone and flat-screen TV
  • Safe & mini fridge
  • Turn down service

Standard Cabin - Emerald Deck

Our Standard cabins on the Emerald Deck are complete with modern amenities that make you feel perfectly at home.

The cabins are 16 square metres, featuring a fixed window overlooking the river. It also includes air conditioning, hairdryer, safe, TV, telephone, desk, lounge chair and table and tea/coffee-making facilities. The hotel-style beds can be configured as a double or twin, and the modern ensuite bathroom features a relaxing rain shower.

Features

  • Individual climate control
  • Fixed window
  • Twin beds which can be configured as double
  • Nespresso machine and tea making facilities
  • Ensuite bathroom with walk-in shower
  • Shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, body lotion, soap
  • Towels and hairdryer
  • Desk & chair
  • Telephone and flat-screen TV
  • Safe & mini fridge
  • Turn down service

Forward Cabin - Emerald Deck

Our Forward cabins on the Emerald Deck are complete with modern amenities that make you feel perfectly at home.

The cabins are 16 square metres, featuring a fixed window overlooking the river. It also includes air conditioning, hairdryer, safe, TV, telephone, desk and tea/coffee-making facilities. The hotel-style beds can be configured as a double or twin, and the modern ensuite bathroom features a relaxing rain shower.

Features

  • Individual climate control
  • Fixed window
  • Twin beds which can be configured as double
  • Nespresso machine and tea making facilities
  • Ensuite bathroom with walk-in shower
  • Shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, body lotion, soap
  • Towels and hairdryer
  • Desk & chair
  • Telephone and flat-screen TV
  • Safe & mini fridge
  • Turn down service


Deck Plans

The spacious cabins are spread over 3 decks, with individually controlled air-conditioning, a contemporary bathroom with a rain shower and double or twin beds. 

Sun Deck

  • Sun Loungers
  • Sky Lounge
  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Wheelhouse

Diamond Deck

  • Reception
  • Bar
  • Balcony Suite
  • Double Cabins
  • Forward Cabins
  • Stern Cabins

Ruby Deck

  • Kitchen
  • Restaurant
  • Crew Area
  • Galley
  • Double Cabins
  • Forward Cabins
  • Stern Cabins

Emerald Deck

  • Engine room
  • Double Cabins
  • Crew Area

Dining

Our restaurant offers a relaxed fine dining experience with informal seating for easy conversation with brilliant, like-minded explorers.

Restaurant

Experience complimentary · Cuisine regional

The ship's restaurant is located on the Ruby Deck. Experience exceptional service from our friendly and attentive, English-speaking crew while you enjoy a variety of first-class cuisine. Pair seasonal menus with a glass of wine from our carefully curated wine list, including a selection of regional favourites.


Entertainment

Sun Deck

Our open-air Sun Deck is the place for relaxation. It's home to a refreshing splash pool and a selection of comfortable chairs and sun loungers - both in and out of the shade. Here, you're sure to find the perfect spot to crack open that book you've been meaning to read - perfectly paired with a cool glass of wine or beer from the sky bar, of course.  

Sky Lounge

The Sky Lounge can be found on the Sun Deck.

Rio Bar

Rio Bar can be found in the Sky Lounge on the Sun Deck.

Bar

The Bar can be found on the Diamond Deck.

Reception and Bar

Home to the reception area and the social hub of the ship, the bar. Here, you and your fellow explorers can gather over drinks to discuss the highlights of the day after dinner, accompanied by the soothing tones of the ship's pianist. During the day, you can sink into its sumptuously soft armchairs and sofas with a freshly made cup of tea and watch the ever-changing landscapes and charming towns and villages drift by. 


Enrichment

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.  

Bikes

A small number of bicycles are available on board for our guests. Please enquire at the reception desk for information.

Onshore Experiences

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. 


Health & Fitness

Fitness Centre

For those who are a little more energetic - or just looking to work off all those delicious meals - our fitness centre is located on the Emerald Deck.


Kids & Teens


Useful Information

Dress Code

There is no requirement to bring formal dress - smart/casual is acceptable for both day and evening as there is no dress code enforced. However, men are requested not to wear shorts for dinner or vest tops at any time in the dining room. You may wish to wear a jacket and tie for dinner. The Chef's Dinner offers the opportunity, should you wish, for more special attire.

Age Restrictions

The minimum age limit is 12 years old at the date of departure. We reserve the right to limit the number of children on any particular cruise. Any minor must be accompanied by and share a cabin with an adult aged 21 or over. If the adult is not the minor’s parent, a ‘Parental Consent Guardianship Form’ must be signed by a parent or legal guardian prior to sailing.

Medical Facilities

If you have any concerns about your health whilst on tour, please see your Cruise Director or Concierge. They will be able to advise you about chemists and availability of doctors, etc. In an emergency you could always phone our emergency number as issued on your itinerary. There are no on-board medical personnel, although specific crew members will have basic first aid training. However, the ship can stop at any time to transfer any passenger requiring emergency medical attention to local medical facilities.

Disabled Facilities

We want to ensure you make the correct choice before you book your holiday with us.

Our ships are not adapted for wheelchair access. If you are intending to take a wheelchair or mobility scooter with you, it is essential that you contact us to let us know.

Wheelchairs and mobility scooters can be used on excursions but they cannot be used on board the ships due to safety reasons and must not be left in corridors, the lounge or restaurant or any other public areas. They must be stored in your cabin.

River cruises operate with a smaller crew than ocean cruises and do not have the crew available to personally attend to passengers with reduced mobility, therefore a travelling companion would need to be able to help with any physical needs.

The itinerary we include with our river cruises involves shore excursions visiting places with cobbled streets which can be on an incline making navigation of these streets difficult for anyone with reduced mobility.

If you can’t do many shore excursions, river cruising in Europe can still be very enjoyable and worthwhile. Cruising down the Rhine, Danube or any of the European rivers we offer gives you the opportunity to take in the spectacular scenery and there is a lot to enjoy from the comfort of the ship. Please contact us with any concerns you may have.

Whilst most of our ships have a lift on board, it does not operate to all decks.

We include mobility information regarding lifts between decks on each ship under the deck plan section of the page. You may wish to view all of our ships before booking.

Smoking Policy

Smoking, including e-cigarettes, is not permitted anywhere on board except for designated areas on the sun deck. More and more countries in Europe are adopting a stricter legislation on smoking in public places.

Smoking is not allowed on any public transport and there may be other restrictions in hotels, bars and restaurants.

Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi available for your convenience

Dietary Requirements

We cater for most dietary requirements, please ensure you advise our sales team when making the booking.

Air Conditioning

Our ships are fully air-conditioned throughout. Each cabin has individual air-conditioning and heating controls.