Solo River Cruises With Riviera Travel
For those who love the freedom of travelling solo, a new chapter begins in 2027. Riviera is proud to introduce MS George Eliot – the world’s first river cruise ship designed exclusively for solo travellers.
Every detail has been created with solo guests in mind, from your own double cabin to welcoming spaces where friendships form naturally. Enjoy the independence of exploring on your own terms, alongside like-minded travellers who share your spirit of adventure.
More than a new ship, MS George Eliot is a pioneering new way to cruise. Be among the first to experience the world’s only solo-exclusive river cruise ship and make travel history with Riviera in 2027.
** No sharing | No supplements | Just for solo travellers **
8-Day The Blue Danube River Cruise for Solo Travellers
Soak up all that Europe’s most cultured river has to offer, with its wealth of grand baroque architecture, medieval cities, picture perfect towns and the sights that inspired Strauss and Mozart.
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From £2,499pp
Including flights
Operated by Riviera Travel
- 7 nights on board a five-star ship with impeccable on-board service
- Discover the extraordinary Esztergom Basilica and Slovakian capital, Bratislava with its 17th century castle and pretty old town on tours
- Explore Dürnstein, famous for its ice blue tower and the castle where Richard the Lionheart was imprisoned, then visit stunning Melk Abbey
- Visit the charming baroque town of Linz, or the main sights of Salzburg such as the Hohensalzburg fortress, the Hellbrunn Palace and the gardens of the Mirabell Palace
- See Vienna’s cultural sights, including St Stephen’s Cathedral and the colossal Hofburg, and experience a guided tour of Budapest and its ancient Castle Hill, with views of the iconic Parliament Building.
- Enjoy a live classical quartet recital with views of Vienna and a Hungarian folklore show in Budapest on board the ship.
- 7 nights aboard a 5-star ship
- Full Board dining
- FREE drinks package
- Complimentary on board tea & coffee
- Free on board wi-fi
- 9 included experiences
- Expert Tour Managers hand-selected for their ability to connect with solo travellers, looking after you throughout
- All port fees
- Transfers
- Return international flights
- ABTA & ATOL protected
8-Day Rhine Cruise to Switzerland for Solo Travellers
Glide past the pretty towns along the Rhine River, experience the Rhine Gorge, explore Alsace’s Strasbourg, see the Black Forest and the breathtaking Alpine scenery on a mountain rail journey into the Bernese Oberland.
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From £2,899pp
Including flights
Operated by Riviera Travel
- 7 nights on board a five-star ship with impeccable on-board service
- Marvel at the sights along the Rhine River, including passage through the Rhine Gorge and the river bend outside of Boppard
- Visit six historic towns and cities, including Strasbourg, Koblenz, Rüdesheim, Speyer, Breisach and Lucerne
- Drive through the folkloric scenery of Black Forest on a visit to the idyllic Titisee
- See stunning mountain vistas on a railway journey up the Bernese Oberland Mountain range
- Enjoy a live violin soloist and a folk music performance on board the luxury ship.
- 7 nights aboard a 5-star ship
- Full Board dining
- FREE drinks package
- Complimentary on board tea & coffee
- Free on board wi-fi
- 10 included experiences
- Expert Tour Managers hand-selected for their ability to connect with solo travellers, looking after you throughout
- Transfers
- Return international flights or Eurostar & TGV
- ABTA & ATOL protected
8-Day Rhine and Moselle River Cruise for Solo Travellers
Meander down two of the prettiest rivers in Europe – the Rhine and Moselle – whose banks are lined with ancient, ruined castles and impossibly steep terraced vineyards.
** SAVE up to 10% on 2027 & 2028 holidays **
From £2,699pp
Including flights
Operated by Riviera Travel
- 7 nights on board a five-star ship with impeccable on-board service
- Enjoy guided tours of Cochem, where a multi-turreted castle crowns the vineyard covered hillsides and Bernkastel, wandering the market square of this beautiful town
- Discover Trier, one of Germany’s oldest cities, and visit Porta Nigra as part of our guided tour
- Explore Koblenz through its patchwork of cobbled streets and wander along the river promenade of Boppard
- Cruise through the spectacular Rhine Gorge to reach the atmospheric streets of Rüdesheim
- Enjoy a fascinating tour of Cologne, taking in the magnificent twin-spired cathedral and the beautifully restored old town
- 7 nights aboard a 5-star ship
- Full Board dining
- FREE drinks package
- Complimentary on board tea & coffee
- Free on board wi-fi
- 10 included experiences
- Expert Tour Managers hand-selected for their ability to connect with solo travellers, looking after you throughout
- All port fees
- Transfers
- Return international flights or Eurostar
- ABTA & ATOL protected
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