Riverside Luxury Cruises Unveils All-Suite, Butler Serviced Summer Sailings

Riverside Luxury Cruises, Europe's all-suite fleet of luxury ships is bringing a new level of luxury to river cruising and way to discover Europe through its dedicated butler service, immersive excursions and exquisite culinary experiences. It has announced its new collection of summer sailings for 2026, catering to the growing demand for slow, immersive European travel on the water. These new itineraries on the Rhône, Rhine and Danube invite guests to rediscover the continent's most beautiful rivers, cities and towns in a more intimate, quiet and engaging way. 

Riverside Debussy

For the foodies - Sail France’s Most Decadent Food and Wine Trail

This four-night Ravel Châteauneuf-du-Pape Experience is a high-end gastronomic itinerary spotlighting France’s premier wine and culinary regions. The journey features immersive food experiences, and expert-led insights, from e-biking through Rhône Valley wine estates to tasting Côte-Rôtie reds and Condrieu whites and behind-the-scenes visits to the Châteauneuf-du-Pape winery, Valrhona’s famed chocolate ateliers in Tain-l’Hermitage, and Lyon’s hidden culinary passages. Guests will also explore historic Vienne and the medieval enclave of Viviers, while optional excursions range from truffle hunting in Ardèche to hiking the dramatic Ardèche Gorges. 

How: From £2,397 per person on a full board basis. www.riverside-cruises.com 

For the Insider - Beyond the Rhine: the rising appeal of Europe’s second rivers

This 7-night itinerary on Debussy showcases Amsterdam’s contemporary art and canals, The Rhine’s vineyard-lined valleys, castle-dotted landscapes, the lesser-travelled Main River, offering a quieter, more insider view of Germany, and the medieval and cultural riches of Bavaria. This trip offers a collection of optional excursions including an Anne Frank VR experience, Amsterdam canal cruising and countryside visits, e-biking tours and culinary walks in Düsseldorf, an Altbier tasting safari, and guided explorations of Miltenberg’s preserved medieval architecture alongside wine-focused stops in Rüdesheim and historic landmarks in Würzburg and Bamberg.

How: From £5,040 per person on a full board basis. www.riverside-cruises.com 

Riverside Revel

For the Culture Vulture - Danube River Dance: Capitals, Castles and Culture (4 or 7 nights)

This incredible 4 or 7-night Riverside Mozart experience on the Danube celebrates Vienna's incredible culture and connection to the Danube. Guests will explore Vienna’s grand Ringstrasse and coffeehouse culture, with optional highlights including a panoramic city tour, guided visits to the Hofburg and Schönbrunn Palaces, and an exclusive VIP evening at the Lower Belvedere Palace featuring champagne and a private classical concert. Beyond the capital, the journey takes in Dürnstein, Melk, Linz, Passau and the Wachau Valley, where curated excursions range from e-biking along the Danube and through Vienna’s Prater Park to wine tasting in Dürnstein and an e-bike tour through Wachau’s terraced vineyards. 

How: From £1,431 per person on a full board basis. www.riverside-cruises.com 

For Golf Lovers - Tee Off Along the Danube - A Three Country River Cruise for Golf Lovers

This 6-night legendary golf trip on Riverside Mozart meanders through Germany, Austria and Hungary with a golf professional, playing 18 holes in five incredible cities. The experience features rounds at prestigious courses across Austria and Hungary, accompanied by an onboard golf professional offering expert tuition and insights throughout the journey. Guests sail in all-suite comfort with butler service, gourmet dining and curated cultural moments, including a VIP after-hours evening at Vienna’s Belvedere Palace with champagne and a private concert. 

How: From £4,027 per person on a full board basis. www.riverside-cruises.com 

For Romance - The All-Suite River Cruise with Butlers and Michelin-level Cuisine - Provence in Style 

This 7-night Southern Rhône itinerary is the ultimate romantic escape, pairing sun-drenched landscapes with some of France’s most evocative cultural and culinary experiences. Sailing through Avignon, Arles and Lyon, couples can dine alfresco on deck as vineyard-lined riverbanks pass by, explore the Palace of the Popes, and wander the golden light that once inspired Van Gogh. Highlights include private cellar tastings in Châteauneuf-du-Pape to indulgent chocolate discoveries in Tain-l’Hermitage while the region’s world-class gastronomy and wines set the stage for an effortlessly indulgent week. Onboard guests will enjoy exquisite attention to detail, with all-suite accommodation, a dedicated butler service and cuisine inspired by Michelin-level standards. 

How: From £3,151 per person on a full board basis. www.riverside-cruises.com