As travellers look ahead to 2026, Riviera Travel is responding directly to what holidaymakers now say matters most: authentic experiences, deeper cultural connection and exploring the places that aren’t already all over their Instagram feed. Riviera has reduced the per-person deposit for all cruises that are seven nights or longer, is offering 10% off 2026 holidays booked before 16 February 2026 and is launching their agent incentive, The Riviera Vault, to reward agents with prizes for peak bookings made.
Coffee Break with Carrie Day
Riviera Travel officially named MS Riviera Radiance in November 2025, on the Banks of the Danube in beautiful Budapest. ITTN’s Shane Cullen interviewed Carrie Day (Country Manager for Ireland) onboard MS Riviera Radiance. Designed with a split-level lounge and dining in the main restaurant, floor-to-ceiling French balconies in over 80% of the 89 cabins and suites, the river cruise ship stretches 135 metres in length. The ship can cater for 178 passengers and has a dedicated 44 crew onboard.
This ship has 3 different dining areas, with a split-level dining room in the heart of the ship:
- Main Restaurant (Ruby Deck): Buffet breakfast, lunch, and four-course à la carte dinner
- Riverview (Diamond Deck): Open kitchen, panoramic windows, and al fresco seating
- Mosaic (Emerald Deck): Tapas-style tasting menu inspired by Europe’s rivers
The bar offers a full range of drinks sourced from all over the world, including the finest wines and spirits. Floor-to-ceiling windows offer a wide view of the sights and the river below.
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Spend Less. Experience More.
Riviera Travel’s “Spend Less. Experience More.” campaign isn’t just about offering 10% off, it’s about reframing how we holiday. After speaking extensively with customers, Riviera found that today’s travellers want less of the obvious and more of the unforgettable. They want to feel genuinely immersed in local life, discover lesser-known towns and regions and enjoy thoughtfully curated experiences that go far beyond what they could organise alone.
Lower Per Person Deposit on River Cruises for 7-Nights or Longer
Following valuable feedback from Riviera Travel’s Irish Trade Partners, Riviera Travel has also reduced the per person deposit for all 7-night+ River Cruises from €500 down to €300 on an ongoing basis.
10% Off All 2026 Holidays When Booked Before 16 February 2026
Riviera Travel is offering 10% off every 2026 holiday when booked before 16 February 2026.
“Holidaymakers are craving more meaning from their time away – more culture, more connection, more stories they can’t get anywhere else,” says Will Sarson, Product Director at Riviera Travel. “We’ve listened. Our new itineraries reflect what people have told us they want: real immersion, not just sightseeing. And with 10% off every holiday, we’re making those experiences more accessible than ever.”
Riviera Travel is offering the biggest savings ever to tempt first-time guests to travel with them. This offer is driven by the brand’s confidence that guests will return time and time again allowing your customers to spend less, experience more, and ensuring 2026 is the year they see the world differently.
In conjunction with their customer-facing campaign, Riviera is also opening its much-anticipated agent incentive again for peaks – The Riviera Vault. The Vault will be open from 17 December 2025 through to 02 March 2026 and have bigger and better prizes than ever before.
Win prizes ranging from €25 to €100 vouchers!
Agents are in with a chance to win prizes ranging from €25 to €100 vouchers plus a holiday for 2 on the brand new MS Riviera Rose experiencing the Highlights of the Douro and Salamanca in 2026 or 2027 including Dublin flights.
How The Riviera Vault works:
1. Log in or register on Riviera Explorer
2. Locate The Riviera Vault section on the homepage
3. Click ‘Log a Booking Now’
4. Complete the form with your booking details
5. Unlock the Vault to reveal your instant reward
Track all your prizes easily and remember – every booking also secures you an entry into the Grand Prize draw.
Vicky Billing – Trade and Partnerships Director for UK and Ireland said “Travel agents are at the heart of everything we do at Riviera Travel. Their expertise, passion and personal relationships with customers play a vital role in helping travellers discover the very best of our river cruises and escorted tours. We know how demanding the peak booking period can be, which is why we’re committed to recognising and rewarding the incredible work agents do every day with The Riviera Vault.”
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