The latest edition to Riviera Travel’s fleet, 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 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 spaces and dining opportunities awaits, enhanced by an 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 center, gift boutique, and lift access to all accommodation levels.
Vicky Billing, Director of Trade & Partnerships UK & Ireland at Riviera Travel, has already experienced the new ship first-hand and says, “The MS Riviera Radiance is truly transformational for us at Riviera Travel, the next level. Following the launch of the MS Riviera Rose earlier this year, we are incredibly proud of these two state-of-the-art additions to our fleet, as they highlight our ongoing commitment to innovating and enhancing our offering.
“The whole Riviera family is incredibly excited to see how this beautiful ship will be received by our valued guests and esteemed trade partners, and we can’t wait to show the Radiance to all of our
collaborators as soon as possible.”
In 2025, the MS Riviera Radiance will be operating across nine itineraries, all on the Danube river.
