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Culinary Cruise Programme
From £2,049 pp
Experience the gastronomic heritage of Europe on a delightful voyage through its diverse flavours. From the delightful wine of Koblenz and the Moselle and the crisp, refreshing flavour of Cologne’s famed beer, to smooth chocolate and a savoury buffet of German specialities, you will savour an array of authentic local flavours of Germany.Taste the rich port wine in its homeland of Portugal and indulge in tapas in Salamanca – one of Spain’s oldest cities – as you cruise along the banks of the Douro River. Normandy will surely please your palate with its tasty crepes and delectable macarons, flavourful Norman cider, and indulgent cheeses – making the Seine River cruise perfect for both sweet and savoury delights.
Gastronomy of the Seine
Delve deeper into the history and culture of Germany exploring the unique flavours of each region, from the historic cities of the Rhine to the quintessential half-timbered wine villages of the serene Moselle.
Gastronomy of the Douro River Cruise – from Portugal to Spain
Unlock the flavours of Portugal and Spain on a cruise through the rolling hills and terraced vineyards of Douro Valley. Explore the sleepy villages and medieval towns and discover the delicious dishes they’re famous for.
Gastronomy of the Rhine & Moselle
Delve deeper into the history and culture of Germany exploring the unique flavours of each region, from the historic cities of the Rhine to the quintessential half-timbered wine villages of the serene Moselle.
What’s Included:
- Return scheduled flights from 13 regional airports or rail from St Pancras
- Full-board from dinner on your day of arrival until breakfast on your final day
- Complimentary drinks with meals and from 10am to midnight from the bar
- A full complement of guided tours and excursions
- Complimentary on-board tea and coffee
- Complimentary on-board Wi-Fi (connection speeds may vary)
- Five-star service from an English-speaking crew and knowledgeable local guides
- Services of a Riviera Travel cruise director and concierge
- All port charges, airport taxes and overseas transfers
- No surcharges guaranteed
- ABTA, ATOL and IATA protection
- The services of a cruise director and tour manager
- Gastronomy of the Seine
- Gastronomy of the Douro - From Portugal to Spain
- Gastronomy of the Rhine & Moselle
Emily Brontë is one of Riviera Travel’s new ‘all suite’ ships. Launched in 2017 she offers excellent standards of accommodation consistent with Scylla’s (the ship operator) other 5 star ships. Standard Suites are large at 183 ft² with floor to ceiling windows opening to a rail on the middle and upper decks. Suites on the lower deck are slightly smaller at 172 ft² and feature high level windows. 6 Superior Suites and 4 Deluxe Balcony Suites are available on each ship at 247 ft² and 269 ft² respectively. Deluxe Balcony Suites, located on the upper deck, also feature a small private balcony. This superb vessel carries 44 in-house trained crew members serving just 176 guests (similar size vessels may carry well over 190 passengers) giving the ratio which our experience proves is concurrent with first class service levels. An outstanding ship it would be very easy to just say ‘luxurious’ but it’s much more than that, a unique yet exquisite blend of understated taste, style and elegance at the highest level. A spacious new vessel as you enter a gleaming, richly coloured marble-floored lobby flooded with natural light from a stunning atrium above. The ship is beautifully illuminated throughout, including the exterior and imaginatively furnished with harmonious colour schemes, all designed to create the serene atmosphere reflective of the golden age of cruising.
Onboard Features & Facilities
- 88 comfortable outside suites, most with French balconies, some with private balcony
- For and aft sundecks with sun-shades, deck chairs & loungers
- ‘Whirlpool’ splash pool
- Stylish restaurant with open seating with tables of 4 and 6
- Main lounge with bar & piano
- Bistro bar & restaurant
- Complimentary coffee and tea throughout the day with speciality patisseries in the afternoon
- Elevator to Diamond, Ruby and Emerald decks
- Wellness area, massage, nail salon and hairdresser
- Onboard souvenir shop*
- Laundry service*
* Payable locally.
Accommodation & Amenities
88 spacious, elegantly appointed staterooms and suites range in size from 172 – 269 ft² or indulge even more in one of the 6 Superior suites or 4 Deluxe Balcony Suites. Most accommodations featuring floor to ceiling glass sliding doors opening to a French Balcony, so you can enjoy the ever-changing scenery however you wish.
Deluxe Balcony Suite
269 ft² – Diamond (Upper) Deck
- Floor to ceiling glass doors opening to a private balcony with table and chairs and additionl fllor to ceiling windows
- Enhanced sitting area
- Larger private marble bathroom with WC, wash basin & glass shower enclosure with Crabtree and Evelyn bath products, Bathrobes and slippers
- Hotel style beds, the best mattresses and fine cotton bed linen
- A bed turn down service operates during dinner
- Seating area with 2 chairs and a table
- In room safe, mini-bar, hair dryer, full-length mirror, plenty of storage space & telephone
- Tea & Coffee making facilities
- Flat-screen televisions with satellite TV channels, GPS and for & aft camera views.
- Individually controlled air-conditioning
Superior & Superior Stern Suite
247 ft² – Diamond & Ruby (Upper & Middle) Deck
- Floor to ceiling glass doors opening to French balcony
- Enhanced sitting area
- Marble bathroom with WC, wash basin & glass shower enclosure with Crabtree and Evelyn bath products
- Hotel style beds, the best mattresses and fine cotton bed linen
- A bed turn down service operates during dinner
- Seating area with 2 chairs and a table
- In room safe, mini-bar, hair dryer, full-length mirror, plenty of storage space & telephone
- Tea & Coffee making facilities
- Flat-screen televisions with satellite TV channels, GPS and for & aft camera views.
- Individually controlled air-conditioning
Diamond Deck & Ruby Deck Suite
183 ft² – Diamond & Ruby (Upper & Middle) Deck
- Floor to ceiling glass doors opening to a French balcony
- Private marble bathroom with WC, wash basin & glass shower enclosure with Crabtree and Evelyn bath products
- Hotel style beds, the best mattresses and fine cotton bed linen
- A bed turn down service operates during dinner
- Seating area with 2 chairs and a table
- In room safe, mini-bar, hair dryer, full-length mirror, plenty of storage space & telephone
- Tea & Coffee making facilities
- Flat-screen televisions with satellite TV channels, GPS and for & aft camera views.
- Individually controlled air-conditioning
Emerald Deck Suite
172 ft² – Emerald (Lower) Deck
- Smaller Fixed Window
- Private marble bathroom with WC, wash basin & glass shower enclosure with Crabtree and Evelyn bath products
- Hotel style beds, the best mattresses and fine cotton bed linen
- A bed turn down service operates during dinner
- Seating area with 2 chairs and a table
- In room safe, mini-bar, hair dryer, full-length mirror, plenty of storage space & telephone
- Tea & Coffee making facilities
- Flat-screen televisions with satellite TV channels, GPS and for & aft camera views.
- Individually controlled air-conditioning
Every aspect of the 5 star MS Jane Austen (2015) and MS Lord Byron (2013) are designed to the highest possible specification and exacting standards to bring you the very best and most enjoyable river cruising experience, in the most luxurious comfort. Stylish furnishings using environmentally friendly materials are beautifully combined with the most advanced safety systems … and the work of a wonderful designer’s eye conjuring up the classic lines and sophistication of a luxurious ocean liner. As always, the finesse is in the detail – beautifully crafted tropical hardwoods, wrought iron, highly polished copper and brass, all beautifully illuminated then added to soft leather furnishings and imaginative colour schemes, promotes a subtle, chic ambience. Blend this with the low passenger complement, just 140 guests, with 35 crew, a ratio of 4 to 1, guarantees an excellent level of service and a more personal touch.
Onboard Features & Facilities
- 74 comfortable outside cabins and suites, most with French Balconies
- Lounge with bar and panoramic views on the Diamond Deck
- Main Restaurant – on the Ruby Deck serving buffet breakfast, buffet lunch and dinne
- Air conditioned public areas & cabins
- 24hr self service station for tea & coffee
- Lift between Ruby and Diamond deck
- Sun deck with comfortable outdoor chairs and sun loungers
- Small splash pool, putting green and giant chess board on the sun deck
- Small boutique for you to shop for your souvenirs and keepsakes to take home.
- Reception area open 24hrs
- Wellness area with sauna and steam room for you to use at your leisure.
- Hairdressing salon
- Laundry service*
- Lido Bar & Restaurant on the Diamond Deck serving early bird breakfast, light lunch and dinner (to be reserved on board subject to availability)
* Payable locally.
Accommodation & Amenities
This lovely new 5 star river cruise vessel, features beautifully furnished cabins and suites, the majority featuring floor to ceiling sliding glass doors opening to a French Balcony. 74 spacious, elegantly appointed staterooms and suites range in size from 161 – 242 ft² or indulge even more in one of the 4 Deluxe suites or 7 Superior Suites. Most accommodations featuring floor to ceiling glass sliding doors opening to a French Balcony, so you can enjoy the ever-changing scenery however you wish.
Deluxe Suites
242 ft² – Diamond (Upper) Deck
- Floor to ceiling opening glass doors (French Balcony)
- Private tiled bathroom with WC, wash basin & glass shower enclosure with quality bath products
- Hotel style beds, the best mattresses and fine cotton bed linen
- A bed turn down service operates during dinner
- Seating area with 2 chairs and a table
- In room safe, mini-bar, hair dryer, plenty of storage space & telephone
- Tea & Coffee making facilities
- Flat-screen televisions with satellite TV channels, GPS and for & aft camera views.
- Individually controlled air-conditioning
Superior Suites
199 ft² – Diamond & Ruby (Upper & Middle) Deck
- Floor to ceiling glass doors opening to French balcony
- Private tiled bathroom with WC, wash basin & glass shower enclosure with quality bath products
- Hotel style beds, the best mattresses and fine cotton bed linen
- A bed turn down service operates during dinner
- Seating area with 2 chairs and a table
- In room safe, mini-bar, hair dryer, plenty of storage space & telephone
- Tea & Coffee making facilities
- Flat-screen televisions with satellite TV channels, GPS and for & aft camera views.
- Individually controlled air-conditioning
Diamond Deck & Ruby Deck Cabins
161 ft² – Diamond & Ruby (Upper & Middle) Deck
- Floor to ceiling glass doors opening to a French balcony
- Private tiled bathroom with WC, wash basin & glass shower enclosure with quality bath products
- Hotel style beds, the best mattresses and fine cotton bed linen
- A bed turn down service operates during dinner
- Seating area with 2 chairs and a table
- In room safe, mini-bar, hair dryer, full-length mirror, plenty of storage space & telephone
- Tea & Coffee making facilities
- Flat-screen televisions with satellite TV channels, GPS and for & aft camera views.
- Individually controlled air-conditioning
Emerald Deck Standard Cabins
161 ft² – Emerald (Lower) Deck
- Smaller Fixed Window
- Private tiled bathroom with WC, wash basin & glass shower enclosure with quality bath products
- Hotel style beds, the best mattresses and fine cotton bed linen
- A bed turn down service operates during dinner
- Seating area with 2 chairs and a table
- In room safe, mini-bar, hair dryer, full-length mirror, plenty of storage space & telephone
- Tea & Coffee making facilities
- Flat-screen televisions with satellite TV channels, GPS and for & aft camera views
- Individually controlled air-conditioning
Douro Elegance, alongside sister ship Douro Serenity, built in 2017, offer elegant and refined 5 star accommodation throughout. With some of the largest cabins and Suites available on the Douro and staff ratio of 3:1 you can be assured of a wonderful experience on board a wonderful light and airy vessel.
A stunning sun deck offering 360 degree riverside views from the comfort of your sun lounger, as the temperature rises enjoy a dip in the sun deck pool to cool off.
Fine dining in the chic restaurant featuring local Portuguese dishes alongside International dishes whilst enjoying the panoramic views from the large picture windows.
Onboard Features & Facilities
- 55 comfortable outside cabins and 8 suites, most with opening floor to ceiling windows and french Balcony
- Sun deck with 360-degree views, shaded sitting area & pool
- Open seating Restaurant with tables for 4 to 8 guests
- Observation lounge and bar with panoramic windows
- Spa and fitness centre
- Onboard boutique & gift shop
- Lift from lower to upper decks
- 24hr tea and coffee station
- Air conditioned throughout
- Laundry service*
* Payable locally.
Accommodation & Amenities
55 spacious, elegantly appointed staterooms and suites range in size from 151 – 323 ft² or indulge even more in one of the 6 Superior suites or 2 Deluxe Suites. Most accommodations featuring floor to ceiling glass sliding doors opening to a French Balcony, so you can enjoy the ever-changing scenery however you wish.
Deluxe Suite
312 ft² – Upper Deck
- Floor to ceiling window dropping down to a French balcony with two chairs and a table
- Walk in wardrobe
- Enhanced sitting area with sofa and armchair
- Coffee and tea making facilities
- Larger private marble bathroom with WC, wash basin & glass shower enclosure with quality bath products and fluffy bathrobes
- Hotel style beds, the best mattresses and fine cotton bed linen
- Seating area with 2 chairs and a table
- In room safe, hair dryer, plenty of storage space & telephone
- Flat-screen HD television
- Individually controlled air-conditioning
Superior Suite
205 ft² – Upper Deck
- Floor to ceiling window dropping down to a French balcony with two chairs and a table
- Bathroom with fluffy bathrobes
- Enhanced sitting area with two armchairs
- Coffee and tea making facilities
- Private marble bathroom with WC, wash basin & glass shower enclosure with quality bath products
- Hotel style beds, the best mattresses and fine cotton bed linen
- Seating area with 2 chairs and a table
- In room safe, hair dryer, plenty of storage space & telephone
- Flat-screen HD television
- Individually controlled air-conditioning
Upper & Main Deck
151ft² – Upper & Main Deck
- Floor to ceiling glass doors opening to a French balcony
- Private marble bathroom with WC, wash basin & glass shower enclosure with Crabtree and Evelyn bath products
- Hotel style beds, the best mattresses and fine cotton bed linen
- A bed turn down service operates during dinner
- Seating area with 2 chairs and a table
- In room safe, mini-bar, hair dryer, full-length mirror, plenty of storage space & telephone
- Tea & Coffee making facilities
- Flat-screen televisions with satellite TV channels, GPS and for & aft camera views.
- Individually controlled air-conditioning
Lower Deck Cabin
129 ft² – Lower Deck
- Smaller Fixed Window
- No Single Supplement on selected cabins
- Private marble bathroom with WC, wash basin & glass shower enclosure with quality bath products
- Hotel style beds, the best mattresses and fine cotton bed linen
- Seating area with 2 chairs and a table
- In room safe, hair dryer, plenty of storage space & telephone
- Flat-screen HD television
- Individually controlled air-conditioning
Douro Splendour, launched in 2018, offer elegant and refined 5 star accommodation throughout. With some of the largest cabins and Suites available on the Douro and staff ratio of 4:1 you can be assured of a wonderful experience on board a wonderful light and airy vessel.
A stunning sun deck offering 360 degree riverside views from the comfort of your sun lounger, as the temperature rises enjoy a dip in the sun deck pool to cool off.
Fine dining in the chic restaurant featuring local Portuguese dishes alongside International dishes whilst enjoying the panoramic views from the large picture windows.
Onboard Features & Facilities
- Sun deck with 360-degree views, shaded sitting area & pool
- Open seating Restaurant with tables for 4 to 8 guests
- Observation lounge and bar with panoramic windows
- Spa and fitness centre
- Onboard boutique & gift shop
- Lift from lower to upper decks
- 24hr tea and coffee station
- Air conditioned throughout
- Laundry service*
* Payable locally.
Accommodation & Amenities
62 spacious, elegantly appointed staterooms and suites range in size from 151 – 313 sq. ft.
Standard cabins on the middle and upper decks feature floor to celiing windows opening to a French balcony to allow you to soak up the passing scenery.
Indulge even more in one of the 6 Superior suites or 2 Deluxe Suites. These larger suites feature private outside balconies with tables and chairs as well as an extended seating area.
Deluxe Balcony Suite
312 ft² – Upper Deck
- Suite size: 312 sq. ft.
- Floor-to-ceiling windows plus sliding doors extending on to a small private balcony with a table and two chairs
- Walk in wardrobe
- Enhanced sitting area with sofa and armchair
- Coffee and tea making facilities
- Larger private marble bathroom with WC, wash basin & glass shower enclosure with quality bath products and fluffy bathrobes
- Hotel style beds, the best mattresses and fine cotton bed linen
- Seating area with 2 chairs and a table
- In room safe, hair dryer, plenty of storage space & telephone
- Flat-screen HD television
- Individually controlled air-conditioning
Superior Balcony Suite
205 ft² – Upper Deck
- Suite size: 205 sq. ft.
- Floor-to-ceiling windows plus sliding doors extending on to a small private balcony with a table and two chairs
- Bathroom with fluffy bathrobes
- Enhanced sitting area with two armchairs
- Coffee and tea making facilities
- Private marble bathroom with WC, wash basin & glass shower enclosure with quality bath products
- Hotel style beds, the best mattresses and fine cotton bed linen
- Seating area with 2 chairs and a table
- In room safe, hair dryer, plenty of storage space & telephone
- Flat-screen HD television
- Individually controlled air-conditioning
Upper & Main Deck
151 ft² – Upper & Main Deck
- Cabin size: 151 sq. ft.
- Floor to ceiling glass doors opening to a French balcony
- Private marble bathroom with WC, wash basin & glass shower enclosure with Crabtree and Evelyn bath products
- Hotel style beds, the best mattresses and fine cotton bed linen
- A bed turn down service operates during dinner
- Seating area with 2 chairs and a table
- In room safe, mini-bar, hair dryer, full-length mirror, plenty of storage space & telephone
- Tea & Coffee making facilities
- Flat-screen televisions with satellite TV channels, GPS and for & aft camera views.
- Individually controlled air-conditioning
Lower Deck Cabin
129 ft² – Lower Deck
- Cabin size: 129 sq. ft.
- Smaller Fixed Window
- No Single Supplement on selected cabins
- Private marble bathroom with WC, wash basin & glass shower enclosure with quality bath products
- Hotel style beds, the best mattresses and fine cotton bed linen
- Seating area with 2 chairs and a table
- In room safe, hair dryer, plenty of storage space & telephone
- Flat-screen HD television
- Individually controlled air-conditioning
For our latest prices & availability please call 0800 471 4754
Why Choose This Cruise?
These culinary themed river cruises offer a fabulous way to get to know the gastronomy of the regions you sail through. With special excursions and events focussed on the local food and drink culture.
