Riviera Travel Cruise Ship Fleet
MS Jane Austen
This vessel is available on our ‘Cruise the Heart of Europe’ tour, ‘Rhine & Moselle’ tour, ‘Rhine Cruise to Switzerland’ tour, ‘Rhine, Strasbourg & Heidelberg’ tour and ‘The Blue Danube’ tour.
Overview
How can one adequately sum up the brand new for 2014, wonderfully elegant five-star MS Jane Austen? How can we describe this extraordinary vessel that’s truly one of the finest ships of its type afloat anywhere in the world?
MS Lord Byron
This vessel is available on our ‘Cruise the Heart of Europe’ tour, ‘Rhine & Moselle’ tour, ‘Amsterdam, Volendam & the Dutch Bulbfields’ tour, ‘Rhine Cruise to Switzerland’ tour, ‘Rhine, Strasbourg & Heidelberg’ tour and ‘The Blue Danube’ tour.
Overview
How can one adequately sum up the brand new for 2013, wonderfully elegant five-star MS Lord Byron? How can we describe this extraordinary vessel that’s truly one of the finest ships of its type afloat anywhere in the world? Quite simply, every single aspect and element is designed to the highest possible specification and our own exacting standards to bring you the very best and most enjoyable river cruising experience, in the most luxurious comfort.
MV Serenade 2
This vessel is available on the ‘Cruise the Heart of Europe’ tour, ‘Rhine & Moselle’ tour, ‘Rhine Cruise to Switzerland’ tour, ‘Rhine, Strasbourg & Heidelberg’ tour and ‘The Blue Danube’ tour.

Overview
Launched in 2007, this ship really is at the cutting edge of design, guaranteeing the most comfortable possible surroundings for her 134 passengers. Extensive use of wood and glass creates a luxuriously modern and spacious atmosphere.
The MS Swiss Corona
This vessel is available on our ‘Burgundy, the River Rhone & Provence’ tour.
Overview
Built in 2004 utilising the most modern design techniques and latest in safety features, as its name suggests, the five-star MS Swiss Corona is Swiss owned and managed – and one of the finest such vessels adorning any European river!
MS Swiss Tiara
This vessel is available on our ‘Rhine & Moselle’ tour, ‘Rhine Cruise to Switzerland’ tour, ‘Rhine, Strasbourg & Heidelberg’ tour and ‘The Blue Danube’ tour.
Overview
The five-star Swiss Tiara built in 2006 utilising the most modern design techniques and latest in safety features, as its names suggests, is Swiss managed – and one of the finest such vessels adorning any European river!
MS William Shakespeare
This vessel is available on our ‘Rhine & Moselle’ tour, ‘Rhine Cruise to Switzerland’ tour and ‘Rhine, Strasbourg & Heidelberg’ tour.
Overview
We are proud to unveil the latest addition to our fleet – the brand new, state-of-the-art, five-star MS William Shakespeare. Specially commissioned and designed to our exacting specifications, she is, without doubt, one of the world’s finest river cruise ships. We have worked tirelessly with one of Europe’s most experienced and respected luxury shipbuilders, Veka Group, to create the perfect ship, featuring many unique, ground breaking
MS Swiss Ruby
This vessel is available on our ‘The Elbe, Berlin, Dresden & Prague’ tour.
Overview
Like its sister ship the Swiss Corona and the Lord Byron, the luxurious Swiss Ruby is Swiss owned and managed and is one of Europe’s few top-class vessels specifically designed to operate on the continent’s smaller, more intimate rivers like the Elbe. Maintained and managed to the most exacting standards as befits its flag, the highly trained crew do their utmost to ensure that your river cruise experience is as relaxing and enjoyable as possible.
MS Swiss Sapphire
This vessel is available on our ‘The Seine, Paris & Normandy’ tour.

Overview
Launched in 2008, one of Europe’s finest vessels the five-star Swiss Sapphire is another of our Swiss-managed ships, a true embodiment of luxurious river cruising of the highest standards as befits its flag. Accommodating just 120 guests in stylish surroundings befitting a top quality hotel, and in contrast many similar ships carrying up to 200 people, you are assured the personal touch and a very spacious atmosphere in cabins and public areas alike. The ship’s talented designers have brought to bear their decades of experience, incorporating a range of outstanding design features in superbly appointed cabins, gracious lounges and restaurants so your river cruise is one to treasure for years to come.