The amount of options for your river cruise clients—or those eager to jump on board for the first time—keeps on growing. Riverside Luxury Cruises, for one, is expanding its 2026 lineup and has opened bookings for its 2027 cruise season. BTW, let clients know that there are discounts for early birds—up to 15 percent off 2026 sailings and up to 18 percent off 2027 sailings.
For 2027, the cruise line will be offering sailings from early spring through late December on routes ranging from 3-night getaways (ideal for first-timers who have a short window to get a taste of river cruising) to 23-night journeys (you’re looking at your Baby Boomers looking for an in-depth river cruise).
And for next year, there are more expert-led theme cruises to choose from, with a focus on culinary, active pursuits and local celebrations. Choices include a 6-night Pearls of the Danube Golf Cruise (July 23-29), led by an onboard golf pro; the 7-night Hops & Heritage: Cruising Through Centuries of Brewing Craftmanship (July 29-Aug. 5) on the Rhine River, curated by a noted beer sommelier; and an 8-night Destination Danube: Hungary National Day & Scenic Wachau Valley sailing that coincides (Aug. 19) with Hungary’s National Day celebrations.
In both 2026 and 2027, the Riverside Mozart will introduce new routing on the Danube River, including many options sailing roundtrip from Vienna. There’s a new 14-night itinerary that explores the Upper Danube without repeating a single port and offerings flexible embarkation options. Plus, the Mozart will call on the Lower Danube, of course, since it’s a guest favorite.
Over in France, the Riverside Ravel will offer a new highlight to their Rhone itineraries—an evening sailing through the Rhone Delta south of Arles, where the river flows into the Mediterranean Sea. Extra highlight—the Saone River will be added to Ravel’s schedule July to September.
What’s going on in the Rhine, you might ask? The Riverside Debussy will continue to sail through the Netherlands and Belgium to celebrate the tuilp season, with summertime sailings operating the classic Amsterdam-Basel route. These include new 4- to 5-night sailings. In spring and fall 2026, the ship repositions to the Danube, sailing a 7-night Bavarian itinerary before spending a month exploring the Lower Danube between Hungary and Romania.
