Riverside Luxury Cruises Waives Single Supplement for Solo Cruisers

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Solo travel is booming, And river cruising provides an option for those seeking independent exploration and self-discovery in some of Europe’s most intriguing destinations.

A recent study from Road Scholar revealed that 85 percent of solo travelers are women, and 60 percent are married but choose independent destinations.

Traditional cruise costs can be a barrier for solo travelers. As a result, Riverside Luxury Cruises offers an allotment of Harmony Suites (Riverside Mozart) and Melody Suites (Riverside Debussy and Ravel) with no single supplement added.

"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 in a statement.

She added, "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."

Riverside’s intimate ships foster a sense of community and camaraderie, creating an ideal travel experience for solo travelers and opportunities to forge new friendships and share unforgettable experiences. A two-to-one guest to crew ratio provides more personalized assistance for solo travelers, and all-inclusive fares remove the worry of additional, unplanned expenses.

Popular itineraries among solo travelers include:

Danube Medley- calling on three major European capital cities: Vienna, Bratislava and Budapest, including three days in Budapest, where solo guests can take advantage of the city’s famed baths or after-hours nightlife.
Rhone Rhapsody- French sailing for foodies with a visit to the gourmet mecca of Lyon’s Les Halles and the famed Chateauneuf-Du-Pape. Historic Avignon ideal for solo travelers to wander, shop and taste to their hearts content.
Romantic Rhine - Offers ports of call in Switzerland, Germany and the Netherlands, showcasing some of Europe’s most beautiful scenery, best viewed from the top of the ship’s deck.

Riverside’s single supplement waiver, subject to availability and quantities, includes select Harmony Suites on the 162-guest Riverside Mozart cruising 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.

As Europe’s newest and most luxurious river cruise line, Riverside offers all-suites on Riverside Mozart, Riverside Ravel, and Riverside Debussy offering the largest average suite size, king-size beds, highest staff-to-guest ratio and up to five onboard restaurants.

Guests can choose from a variety of Riverside Choice excursions, take out a pedal- or e-bike for self-guided exploration and bask in a rejuvenating treatment in the onboard FEHI Spa (extra fee charged).

All ships stay late or overnight in some of Europe’s most captivating towns and cities, allowing guests to immerse in authentic cultures and social life.

Guests on board will enjoy butler service, gourmet cuisine, premium wines and spirits, complimentary StarLink broadband Wi-Fi, shore excursions in every port, prepaid gratuities for crew and guides/drivers on land and complimentary ground transfers.

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