Holiday Highlights
Home to our biggest suites yet, the brand-new MS Riviera Radiance has been brilliantly designed in collaboration with our Swiss partners for the perfect balance of contemporary and cosy.
From the split-level lounge and dining in the main restaurant to the floor-to-ceiling French balconies available in over 80% of cabins and suites, life on board the 135-metre MS Riviera Radiance feels airy and light. The Grand Suites, located on our Diamond Deck, are an impressive 32 square metres and feature separate living and sleeping space as well as a full balcony - making them our biggest suites yet - and at 24 square metres, our Superior Suites feel luxuriously spacious.
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The Emerald (Lower) Deck from €2149pp
On the Emerald Deck is the fitness centre, perfect for working off all those delicious meals or, for something less strenuous, you could treat yourself to a relaxing massage.
Mosaic Restaurant offers a unique regional culinary journey and wine pairing menu. Each course features a number of elements inspired by the rivers of Europe. Showcasing the finest local ingredients from each region, you can savour the essence of the continent – one delectable bite at a time.
 All cabins on the Emerald Deck are Double Cabins.
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The Ruby (Middle) Deck from €2849pp
The Ruby Deck can be summed up by the swish of a napkin and the clink of a glass. Our ship's main restaurant is located on the Ruby Deck, offering an exceptional service pairing seasonal menus with a glass of wine from our carefully curated wine list, including a selection of regional favourites. Our friendly and attentive staff are only too happy to help from recommendations to alternative dietary options, nothing is too much trouble. So, you can just sit back and delight in the wonderful elegance of your surroundings; beautifully laid tables of just 4 or 6 guests, crisp linen, deep wool carpets and warm wood panelling abound to offer a delectable dining experience of the highest order.
You'll usually find your Riviera Travel Cruise Director in the lobby area on the Ruby Deck as well as the reception desk where the helpful staff are on hand to assist you 24 hours a day. Close by, you'll also find our boutique shop.Â
On the Ruby Deck are Superior Suites and Double Cabins. Â
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The Diamond (Upper) Deck from €3099pp
The Diamond Deck is home to the social hub of the ship, the Panorama Lounge and Bar. From here, you can watch the waters of one of Europe's most beautiful waterways rush by and spot the small settlements that reside on the riverbank. And, after the day's adventure, you and your sun-kissed fellow travellers will congregate here to swap stories and discuss the highlights of the day, returning after dinner to enjoy a digestif and the evening's entertainment.Â
The Riverview Kitchen, located at the stern, is available at no extra charge for lunch and dinner. It offers a more intimate dining experience with an open kitchen, large panoramic windows and al fresco seating so you can admire the fantastic views. Here in the evenings,You can enjoy a more informal experience that takes its inspiration from a traditional Grill restaurant.
All Grand Suites are located on the Diamond Deck as well as Superior Suites and Double Cabins.
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Dining on board
Get ready for the day's adventure with a buffet breakfast in the main dining room with hot and cold options. Onboard MS Riviera Radiance you have three dining options for lunch and dinner. The main restaurant offers a buffet lunch and a four-course à la carte dinner. The Riverview Kitchen - available at no extra charge - takes its inspiration from a traditional grill restaurant and the Mosaic Restaurant where each course features a number of elements inspired by the rivers of Europe, paired with the perfect wine and selected by our sommelier.
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Facilities
• Air-conditioning
• Lounge & bar
• Spa & wellness
• 24-hour front desk
• 3 Restaurants
• Laundry service (additional fee)
• Boutique gift shop
• Swimming pool
• Lift between Diamond, Ruby and Emerald Decks
What's Included
Cruise: The Blue Danube
Departure Date: 23/10/2026Â
Return Date: 30/10/2026
Ship: MS Riviera RadianceÂ
Deposit: €500.00pp
7 Nights All-Inclusive Drinks Package and excursions
Return Flights from Dublin with 20kg Baggage
Airport TransfersÂ
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Arrival in Budapest, The adventure begins in the city of Budapest. Esztergom See Esztergom and its famous basilica on a guided tour, before a relaxing afternoon sailing. Bratislava Explore Slovakia’s fast-emerging capital city, Bratislava. Then relax with an afternoon cruising into Lower Austria. Dürnstein & Melk Take a guided tour of Dürnstein, before visiting Benedictine Melk Abbey this afternoon. Salzburg or Linz Today visit Linz or Salzburg for a guided walking tour and time to explore at leisure. Vienna For many, today’s guided tour of Vienna will be one of the highlights of the cruise. Budapest Enjoy a leisurely morning as we cruise towards Budapest, where we'll have a guided tour
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.
From Budapest, we slip our moorings and head on our journey north to Esztergom spending the morning exploring its Basilica and historic centre, which once was Hungary’s capital, before continuing westwards to the beautiful old town of Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia. Navigating through Lower Austria we then reach the romantic town of Dürnstein. After, we visit the remarkable monastery in Melk.
Soon we arrive in Linz for a guided tour. Alternatively, take the scenic drive to Salzburg and enjoy a guided tour of the old town. On our way back eastwards, we will reach classical Vienna. No visit here would be complete without the experience of a classical recital. Finally, cruising into Hungary, we arrive back in imperial Budapest, straddling the picturesque Danube. After a guided tour of this palatial city, following our final dinner, we enjoy a Hungarian folklore show - an excellent finale to this most exceptional and relaxing cruise.Â