The latest edition to Riviera Travel’s fleet, the brand new MS Riviera Radiance, proudly set sail on its maiden voyage on Friday, June 9th 2025, to complete its first itinerary on the majestic Danube river.
At 135 metres long, the state-of-the-art river cruise ship can carry up to 178 passengers and 44 crew, and boasts the biggest suites available across all of Riviera Travel’s vessels. Its 89 cabins include Standard Cabins (172 ft²) with French balconies or fixed windows, Superior Suites (258 ft²) with floor-to-ceiling French balconies and lounge area, and the spacious Grand Suites (344 ft²) with separate living space and private balcony with outdoor seating. Its luxurious amenities include King-size or twin beds, rain showers, Nespresso machines, flat-screen TVs, air-conditioning, and refined furnishings.
Across its four decks, a wide offering of elegant spaces and dining opportunities awaits, enhanced by an eye-catching split-level design with floor-to-ceiling windows that houses a two-storey Panorama Lounge & Bar, and open-plan dining areas to create a sense of space and flow. The Riviera Radiance’s luxurious facilities and amenities further include a sundeck with plunge pool, sun loungers and shaded areas, a spa and wellness area, fitness centre, gift boutique, and lift access to all accommodation levels.
Gourmands will enjoy a variety of hospitality options including the fine dining main restaurant on the Ruby deck – rivalling even the most elegant onshore establishments and complemented by delicate
European porcelain, gleaming glassware and intuitive top-level service. Additionally, there are two specialty restaurants, including the Riverview Kitchen on the Diamond deck with an open kitchen and panoramic windows, and Mosaic on the Emerald deck, which offers a tasting menu inspired by Europe’s rivers. Built by Riviera Travel’s trusted Swiss partners with the very latest technology and the award-winning cruise operator’s strong environmental values in mind, MS Riviera Radiance is designed to qualify for the Gold Standard as part of the Green Award programme.
In 2025, the MS Riviera Radiance will be operating across nine itineraries, all on the majestic Danube. Will Sarson, Product Director at Riviera Travel, says, “The MS Riviera Radiance, following the launch of the MS Riviera Rose earlier this year, has been one of our most hotly anticipated river cruise ship additions to the fleet – and we are thrilled to see it make its debut on the European waterways. The whole Riviera family is incredibly excited to see how this beautiful, state-of-the-art ship will be received by our valued guests and we could not be prouder to be able to offer our customers an experience of this calibre.”
With the MS Riviera Rose operating two itineraries in Portugal, these two brand new ships highlight Riviera Travel’s ongoing commitment to innovate and elevate its offering and maintain its position as the UK’s leading cruise and tour operator – with a strong commitment to providing unbeatable quality and value.
For further information on the MS Riviera Radiance and its itineraries visit www.rivieratravel.co.uk/ships/ms-riviera-radiance.
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