Riviera River Cruises is enriching its European river cruise offerings with two unique themed departures featuring special guest speakers in 2024. These immersive experiences cater to specific interests and provide exclusive access to renowned experts.

• Gardens and Natural Beauty of the Rhône with Charlie Dimmock: This cruise welcomes renowned English gardening expert and television personality Charlie Dimmock. Passengers can expect insightful onboard lectures from Ms. Dimmock, along with her participation in shore excursions, offering a deeper appreciation for the natural landscapes and horticultural wonders along the Rhône River.
• Rhine Cruise to Switzerland with Royal Family Experts: This voyage features esteemed guests Grant Harrold, a former royal butler, and Colin Alderson, a former royal chef. Passengers can gain exclusive insights into the British Royal Family through onboard lectures and potentially join excursions led by these experts. This unique opportunity allows for a deeper understanding of royal life and its rich history.

These themed departures with special guest speakers elevate the traditional river cruise experience, catering to specific interests and fostering a more engaging and informative journey through Europe’s captivating waterways.

“We’re excited to have Charlie Dimmock, Grant Harrold and Colin Alderson join us and share their insight on these Rhône and Rhine departures,” said Marilyn Conroy, Executive Vice President Sales and Marketing North America for Riviera River Cruises. “Itineraries like these allow us to expand our reach and appeal to those with special interests who have yet to take a river cruise, and they’re also great for repeat guests who might want to try something new.”

Riviera River Cruises offers a variety of cruises on rivers and waterways across Europe, including dedicated departures for solo travelers with no single supplement, as well as themed and holiday season itineraries. Its cruises include fine dining experiences, a free drinks package and expert-led excursions to iconic sights and hidden gems aboard one of the youngest fleets of ships in Europe, with spacious cabins and suites.

Riviera guarantees exceptional value, promising never to add hidden surcharges or fees, and it doesn’t automatically include gratuities, so the choice is up to guests.

Riviera River Cruises is the United Kingdom’s leading river cruise operator, with a sales staff working across North America. Riviera is known for its award-winning product, with ships featuring spacious cabins and suites, first-class service, a relaxed atmosphere, sumptuous onboard meals and captivating excursions, as well as its exceptional value, earning it accolades from consumer and trade media in the U.K. and United States. Riviera puts its guests first, hosting over 100,000 on its river cruises in the past five years, and is very supportive of the travel agency community, accepting bookings exclusively from advisors.

For more information, call 888-838-8820 or visit https://www.rivierarivercruises.com/.