Riviera Travel recently released plans for its new cruise ship dedicated to solo travelers, a first of its kind in the industry. Starting June 2027, MS George Eliot will exclusively sail solo departures on the Danube, Rhine and Moselle rivers, marking the first time a cruise ship has devoted an entire season to solo guests.
As one of the more intimate ships in the Riviera fleet, MS George Eliot will accommodate 68 solo travelers, offering an unprecedented crew-to-guest ratio of 1:2 on a ship originally designed to carry 140 guests. The four itineraries — The Blue Danube for Solo Travelers; Rhine Cruise to Switzerland for Solo Travelers; Rhine & Moselle for Solo Travelers; and Rhine, Strasbourg & Heidelberg for Solo Travelers — include a dedicated cruise director and hotel manager and daily excursions led by local guides.
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“At Riviera Travel, we are passionate about evolution and innovation, as demonstrated throughout our 40-plus year history, and the launch of this first-of-its-kind program is a prime example of the way we’ve continued adapting our business to meet the changing needs of travelers,” said Stuart Milan, president of North America, Riviera Travel. “Our solo river cruises are among our most popular itineraries. With growing demand for even more solo departures, we knew it was time to dedicate an entire ship to this thriving segment of the market. With this announcement, we are proud to take the next step in redefining solo travel and to offer an all-new luxury river cruise experience.”
Riviera Travel’s signature solo cruiser amenities and experiences include the comfort of a solo double cabin (83 percent feature a French balcony); communal spaces in the lounge, bar and sundeck; a welcome dinner and cocktail reception; daily entertainment; no single supplement; and an all-inclusive pricing structure that covers excursions, meals and an all-day drink package.
Riviera Travel first introduced solo land tours in 2017 and followed with a limited selection of solo river cruises in 2018. As demand for solo sailings has grown significantly, Riviera Travel currently offers more than 20 dedicated solo departures each year, mostly during spring and fall, with every traveler enjoying a private cabin with no additional single supplement.
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