Solo travel is booming, with everyone from Gen Z to retirees getting onboard. A recent study from travel provider Road Scholar found that 85% of their solo travelers are women – 60% of whom are married but choose independent adventures. River cruising offers a compelling option for seeking independent exploration and self-discovery in some of Europe’s most intriguing destinations. However, the cost of traditional cruises, often designed for couples, can be a barrier for solo travelers. Recognizing this, Riverside Luxury Cruises offers an allotment of Harmony Suites (Riverside Mozart) and Melody Suites (Riverside Debussy and Ravel) with no single supplement added, allowing all solo travelers to embark on their European adventures without incurring additional costs.
“We recognize that solo travel is an important and growing trend, and we at Riverside are committed to creating a welcoming and comfortable environment for all our guests,” said Jennifer Halboth, CEO of Riverside Collection Americas. “By waiving the single supplement on select suites across our entire fleet, we aim to make river cruising more accessible to solo travelers, including women who are looking to explore Europe independently. Whether traveling alone or with a group of friends, we want to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to enjoy the unique experience of river cruising on their own terms.”
Cruising on Riverside’s intimate ships fosters a sense of community and camaraderie, making it an ideal travel experience for solo travelers. The intimate atmosphere allows for easy interaction with other guests, creating opportunities to forge new friendships and share unforgettable experiences. A two-to-one guest to crew ratio allows for more personalized assistance for solo travelers, and Riverside’s all-inclusive fares remove the worry of additional and unplanned for expenses.
Popular itineraries among solo travelers include the Danube Medley, which calls on three major European capital cities: Vienna, Bratislava and Budapest. This sailing includes three days in vibrant and walkable Budapest, where solo guests can take advantage of the city’s famed baths or check out the nightlife after hours. In France, the Rhone Rhapsody sailing appeals to foodies with a visit to the gourmet mecca that is Les Halles in Lyon, and visit the famed Chateauneuf-Du-Pape. The historic city of Avignon is an ideal port for solo travelers to wander, shopping and tasting to their hearts content. And finally, the Romantic Rhine Northbound itinerary isn’t just for couples. With ports of call in Switzerland, Germany and the Netherlands, this journey offers some of Europe’s most beautiful scenery, best viewed from the top deck of a luxury river ship.
Riverside’s single supplement waiver is good for select Harmony Suites on the 162-guest Riverside Mozart on the Danube River, and Melody Suites on the 110-guest Riverside Debussy, sailing the Rhine, Main, Moselle and Danube, and Riverside Ravel, sailing the Rhône and Saône. The single supplement waiver is subject to availability and quantities are limited. Guests are encouraged to book early.
Riverside Luxury Cruises is Europe’s newest and most luxurious river cruise line offering distinctive vacations on the Rhine, Rhône, Danube, Moselle, and Main rivers. The all-suites Riverside Mozart, Riverside Ravel, and Riverside Debussy offer the largest average suite size, all with king-size beds, highest staff-to-guest ratio, and up to five onboard restaurants. Guests can choose active tours from a menu of Riverside Choice excursions; take out a pedal- or e-bike, stored on board, for self-guided exploration; and bask in a rejuvenating treatment in the onboard FEHI Spa (services additional charge). On all itineraries, the ships stay late or overnight in some of Europe’s most captivating towns and cities, so guests can immerse in authentic cultures and the destination’s social life. Throughout, every member of Riverside’s exceptional staff and crew deliver intuitive and personalized service for an all-inclusive and luxurious experience.
On board, guests enjoy butler service in every suite; gourmet cuisine made with high-quality, fresh ingredients a la minute; included premium wines and spirits; complimentary StarLink broadband Wi-Fi; included shore excursions in every port to immerse in Europe’s history, cultures and landmarks; prepaid gratuities for crew and guides/drivers on land; and complimentary ground transfers. Riverside Luxury Cruises is a winner in Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards for 2024 and Cruise Critic’s 2023 and 2024 Editors’ Pick Award for Best Dining in the River Category.
