Riviera Travel Reviews 

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.7

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Evaluating 1,462 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the exceptionally friendly staff and knowledgeable local guides who go above and beyond to make booking holidays smooth and thoroughly enjoyable. Travelers across multiple trips also highlight the excellent onboard service, delicious food options, and well-organized excursions that consistently create truly memorable vacation trips. However, some people mentioned experiencing frustrating communication delays regarding missing travel documents or difficulties reaching customer support teams when sudden schedule changes occurred. A few reviewers additionally noted occasional unexpected itinerary adjustments caused by external environmental factors like low river water levels or local regional disruptions.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My booking was carried out with the Rivera sale agent Laurie Matheson who I have booked holidays with in the past few years. This will be our 12th holiday with Rivera and the booking was made eas... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We were booked to go on the Danube cruise in August which unfortunately had to be cancelled due to low water levels. Riviera handled it very professionally, very quickly and offered 3 options which... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Had come back from excellent river cruise on Seine to find that our next trip to Sicily had been cancelled. However a couple of days later we decided to book the Classic Sicily tour in its place and L... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We have just booked our 6th holiday with Riviera Travel. Do I need to say any more? The tour guides are most adept at solving problems, like when an excursion to Strasbourg had to be rearranged as... See more

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  1. Tour Operator
  2. Cultural Tours Provider

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At Riviera Travel, we’re as passionate about travel as you are. That’s why we’ve spent 40 years discovering the destinations you’ll love, and putting holidays you thought you could only dream of within reach. Experience a holiday with a difference whenever you travel with us. Choose from a wide range of holidays to more than 140 destinations across the world, be it a short city break, a 22-day adventure or a luxury river cruise.

The very best hand-crafted holidays

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More people recommend Riviera Travel than any other operator
For 36 years our experts have been bringing to life the world’s most fascinating destinations. Like you, we love to travel and we are passionate about what we do. We personally select every aspect of your holiday and we are dedicated to ensuring that the content and detail of each itinerary is thoughtfully balanced, so there’s time for you to explore at a relaxing pace. We offer you a superb choice of holidays but we also ensure each of these has been honed to perfection. Our focus is on quality not quantity.
Truly authentic travel experiences
An independent survey rated Riviera Travel tour managers and cruise directors as the best in the business. These talented individuals are chosen not only for their experience and wealth of knowledge but also for their flair for engaging audiences and sharing special insights. We’ll take you to the heart of a region and our tour managers will provide fascinating perspectives on the culture, history, gastronomy, art and architecture of the places you visit. You’ll also step off the tourist trail and beyond the pages of a guide book, discovering hidden gems, mingling with the locals and exploring lesser known but equally beautiful places.
Value for money guaranteed
If you find the same holiday at a lower price we guarantee we’ll refund the difference. Our mission is to make discovery affordable and accessible. We are passionate about quality and we also recognise that every moment of your holiday is precious – that’s why Riviera Travel offers unbeatable value. Compare the quality and prices of everything we offer – so much is included and you won’t find better for less. Price protection When you book early, you’re guaranteed the very best prices and availability. And should the cost of your holiday go down after you’ve booked, rest assured we’ll always pass the benefit on to you. No hidden extras Our holiday prices are clear and transparent and we never compromise on quality. There are no surcharges and no hidden extras. The price you see is the price you’ll pay.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Feel confident with booking process

Had come back from excellent river cruise on Seine to find that our next trip to Sicily had been cancelled. However a couple of days later we decided to book the Classic Sicily tour in its place and Linda was so patient going through everything with the booking process and using existing information which made my life so much easier. Always find the staff are so thorough and somehow make us feel we are on the way and really looking forward to the next trip, and hopefully more!

August 25, 2026
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Reply from Riviera Travel

Thank you for your lovely review. We're delighted to hear that, despite the disappointment of your original Sicily trip being cancelled, Linda was able to make rebooking onto the Classic Sicily tour as easy and stress-free as possible.

We'll be sure to pass on your kind comments to Linda, who will be thrilled to know her patience and support were appreciated. It's wonderful to hear that our team helped build the excitement for your next holiday, and we look forward to welcoming you on your Classic Sicily tour and hopefully many more adventures to come.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

All the staff on board were extremely…

All the staff on board were extremely helpful and made the holiday such a pleasure.
I would highly recommend this holiday.
Rivera also helped my sister, who broke her wrist in Amsterdam and couldn't make it to the cruise.

June 18, 2026
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Reply from Riviera Travel

Thank you for your wonderful review. We're delighted to hear that our onboard team helped make your holiday such a pleasure and that you would highly recommend the cruise.

We're also pleased that we were able to assist your sister following her unfortunate accident in Amsterdam. We hope she is making a good recovery. Thank you for choosing Riviera Travel, and we look forward to welcoming you on board again soon.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

RIVER CRUISE…

My booking was carried out with the Rivera sale agent Laurie Matheson who I have booked holidays with in the past few years. This will be our 12th holiday with Rivera and the booking was made easily with Laurie's help and knowledge. Last year he held another river cruise holiday option for us until we returned home,
Laurie always treats me with courtesy .

August 21, 2026
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Reply from Riviera Travel

Thank you for your continued loyalty and kind words about Laurie, we'll be sure to share them with him. We wish you a wonderful time on your 12th holiday with us.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Booking process was exemplary

Booking process was exemplary. The agent was friendly professional and efficient. All questions answered immediately.. Nothing was too much trouble. Second time with Riviera (river cruise) and will struggle to use anyone else.

August 24, 2026
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Reply from Riviera Travel

We're delighted to hear that you found the booking process to be exemplary. We wish you another wonderful holiday with us.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I Riviera river cruise

I booked my river cruise yesterday with Jane Faulkes , she was very efficient and combined professionalism with friendliness. She provided good customer service and followed up my query about booking a door to door pick up service promptly the following day.

August 24, 2026
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Reply from Riviera Travel

Thank you for your kind words about Jane, we'll be sure to share them with her.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy booking process

Easy booking process. Loved the detail in the cruise itinerary, this was helpful when it came to making a choice about which cruise was right for me.

August 24, 2026
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Reply from Riviera Travel

We're delighted to hear that you thought the booking process was easy and the detail in the cruise itinerary informative.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Holiday

Looking for a new holiday and this one seems OK.

August 25, 2026
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Reply from Riviera Travel

Thank you for your 5* review.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

As a returning customer

As a returning customer, I booked a river cruise for next year as we enjoyed the experience. I then realised that I received an email offering discount if I met certain criteria. I spoke with a lovely customer service representative called Laurie who was helpful and efficient. He stated that I did meet the criteria and I had a further 10% off the initial booking. Was extremely happy with the outcome.

The initial booking process was easy to understand and navigate.

August 24, 2026
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Reply from Riviera Travel

Thank you taking the time to post your review. We're delighted to learn that you were eligible for the discount and wish you another wonderful holiday with us.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Comfortable informed phone call

Comfortable informed phone call, queries answered. Couldn't be better experience

August 21, 2026
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Reply from Riviera Travel

Thank you for rating our customer service 5/5.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A very quick response to my enquiry

My initial email enquiry about the cruise we were interested generated a quick and personal response. Then we had a very short wait when we contacted Riviera to speak to a member of the team. All team members were extremely helpful answering our questions.
We have been very happy with the information and help from Riviera.

August 12, 2026
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Reply from Riviera Travel

We're delighted to hear that you found all of our team members to be extremely helpful in answering your questions.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Really enjoyable trip on the Danube

My husband and I were taking the Danube to Black Sea River Cruise from 1 June to 15 June 2026. Ever since 2024, we are fond of taking our holidays, both river cruises and worldwide tours, with Riviera. We are really satisfied with their good arrangements, support and hospitality in these tours. The standard as far as we can see is consistently high no matter we were on the ships of the Rhine, Seine, Douro and Egypt or the worldwide tours in the States and Morocco. Everything like transfer, transport, excursions and any issues that might arise were well taken care of which are especially indispensable to elders like us. At the same time, the customer service team is really helpful and I would like to take this opportunity to thank Elaine for her tremendous help in resolving our problems.

In regard to our last trip on the Danube to the Black Sea , it was really impressive. We loved the rich historical heritage and archeological sites in Eastern Europe throughout their Roman, Slavonic and Ottoman period to the recent development of the Balkan Peninsula. Wonderful scenery is abundant not to say the Iron Gorge which made this trip in Eastern Europe very unique. This is a worthy going trip in terms of cost effectiveness and things to be seen. We really enjoy our experiences with Riviera.

June 1, 2026
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Reply from Riviera Travel

Thank you for your kind words about Elaine and Riviera Travel. We're delighted to hear about your consistently positive experiences with our company and we're sure your comments about your recent trip on our Budapest to Black Sea cruise will provide valuable insight for anyone considering this itinerary.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy booking process

The information provided was comprehensive and the booking procedure straightforward. It was clear how to gain assistance if I needed it.

August 16, 2026
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Reply from Riviera Travel

We're delighted to hear that you found our booking process to be easy. We wish you a wonderful holiday with us.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brilliant Service from the Customer service team ! team

I just made a complete mistake over my booking that I had wanted to cancel ! I thought it was Riveiras fault and it was mine for not reading the e mail i had recieved properly , I could have lost a lot of money and a wonderful Gentleman at the Call Centre this morning named Tokey from Manchester sorted it all out
for me and explained what had happened .
Thanks to goodness all sorted and I will be definitely booking at another time with Riveira ! They were more than fair .
That was just great customer service
Thankyou so much .

August 22, 2026
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Reply from Riviera Travel

Thank you for your kind comments about Toky, we will be sure to share them with him. We're so pleased to hear that this has all been resolved for you.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First class booking experience

Abby, the Riviera agent I spoke to was very helpful and sorted out the holiday efficiently and catered for all our requirements.

August 21, 2026
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Reply from Riviera Travel

We're delighted to hear that you found Abby to be very helpful. We wish you a wonderful holiday with us.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Phone booking

Had to book by telephone as there seemed to be a problem with booking online. Member of staff, Linda, was very helpful and had my booking completed with no hiccups. She explained everything clearly as she went along.

August 16, 2026
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Reply from Riviera Travel

We're delighted to hear that you thought Linda was very helpful. We wish you a wonderful holiday.

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