Embark on a journey of unparalleled luxury and exploration with Riverside River Cruise Company, a premier provider of river cruises in Europe. Offering a seamless blend of opulence, cultural immersion, and personalized service, Riverside River Cruise Company stands as a beacon of excellence in the realm of river cruising. In this extensive article, we delve deep into the offerings, experiences, and highlights that make Riverside River Cruise Company a top choice for discerning travelers seeking to uncover the beauty of Europe's waterways.
Fleet: Operates 3 Luxury River Cruise Ships (Formerly Crystal Cruise Ships) with two more ships expected to start sailing by 2025.
Ownership: The brand-new river cruise line Riverside Luxury Cruises has some storied roots. The line, owned by the German family-owned hotelier Seaside Collection, acquired the five luxury ships formerly owned by Crystal Cruises early in 2023. Riverside Mozart began sailing in August 2023. The Hamburg businessman Theo Gerlach built his first hotel because back then no other, or only very few other hotels, met his demands of design, cuisine and service. One became two, then three, then four. Today, a total of twelve hotels in Germany, Spain and on the Maldives belong to the Seaside Collection, including the Grand Hotel Residencia, the only member of the Leading Hotels of the World on Gran Canaria, and the Maldives resort Finolhu. All owned and managed by Gregor and Anouchka Gerlach. A perfect team. Like their father, both of them combine a passion for hotels with a love of detail. Both of them gained professional experience at highly-reputable companies. Gregor Gerlach, after studying Business Administration, at McKinsey, Anouchka Gerlach after completing her studies in Hotel Management in Lausanne, at One & Only. As Hamburg residents they have long had a great affinity to the water and ships. And this created the idea, in addition to hotels in cities and on the sea, of also putting hotels on Europe’s rivers. Under the new aegis of Riverside Luxury Cruises, three of their ships cruise on the Rhône, Rhine and Danube. Onward from 2024, this will reach a total of five. And with the same philosophy as the hotels of the Seaside Collection. Simply making guests happy.
Rivers Sailing: As of 2024, Riverside Mozart is sailing the Danube River with his 77 foot wide boat (double the traditional size, similar to the AmaMagna).
Other rivers include the Rhine, Saone, Rhone, Moselle, & Main.
Traveler Styles:
Butler Service is where excellence starts. At the heart of Riverside River Cruise Company is a dedication to providing exceptional service and hospitality. From the moment guests step aboard, they are greeted with warmth and attentiveness by a dedicated crew committed to exceeding expectations. With personalized service, attention to detail, and a passion for creating unforgettable experiences, Riverside River Cruise Company ensures that every guest feels valued and cared for throughout their journey.
Family Cruises: Riverside River Cruise Company welcomes families with children of all ages, offering tailored programs and activities to ensure an unforgettable experience for guests of all generations. From interactive workshops and educational tours to kid-friendly dining options and onboard entertainment, there's something for everyone to enjoy. With spacious accommodations and dedicated staff, families can create cherished memories together while exploring Europe's waterways.
Fitness Center: Riverside does provide a small fitness center & Covered Pool.
Restaurants: Riverside sails with 5 dining venues, far above the rest of the river cruise market.
Bicycles: Available on all river cruise ships (including e-bikes). Some excursions offer Bicycling tours as a part of their program.
Gratuities: Gratuities are fully included within the cruise fare, including excursion gratuities.
Solo Supplement: Many Riverside cruises have availability of solo staterooms with no single supplement. Other options are available on a variable basis.
Staterooms: Staterooms are where Riverside excels in the ‘ultra’ luxury department. Every cabin is a suite and every suite comes with a personal butler.
WiFi: Included
Alcoholic Beverages: 24/7 Full Alcohol inclusion. Alternatively, they also offer a reduced package that does not include alcohol, called Full Board.
Spa & Salon: A full service Spa and Salon is onboard for your pampering, reservable by your Butler or at the desk.
Transfers: Complimentary transfers to major airports are included with your cruise fare. Train stations and alternative airports may have arrangements made at an additional fee.
Four Levels of Pricing & Inclusions:(pricing differences are modest)
Premium All-Inclusive Including Excursions $$$$ Full Board Including Excursions $$$ (Beverage not included)
Meals of your choice in all restaurants and bars
Dinner at the Bistro
Premium beverage package
Pre-selected Excursions for each port
Mini-bar
Premium All-Inclusive $$ (Excursions not included)
Meals of your choice in all restaurants and bars
Premium beverage package
Minibar
Full Board $ (Beverage & Excursions not included)
Meals of your choice in all restaurants and bars
**Dinner at the Bistro is 40 Euros per person**
Mobile Disabilities: River cruise ships are not ADA compliant and most river cruise destinations are also not ADA compliant. River cruises have the perfect blend of cruising and ports. River cruising is all about taking in the sights along the river and exploring fascinating cities and villages while in port. It is not uncommon to visit more than one port a day on a river cruise with cruising the river and its ambiance midday.
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