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Dear Vacations To Go Customer,

This week, I'm pleased to present the following offers from Riviera Travel. The company has more than 40 years of experience in the travel business and operates 13 upscale ships on Europe's historic rivers. Guests enjoy spacious accommodations and personalized service.

Save up to 72% on river cruises departing in 2025 or 2026. Book by July 18.

Get up to $1,500 per couple in travel credit on 2026 sailings. Travel credit can be used for airfare, transfers or pre- and post-cruise hotel stays and is combinable with discounted cruise rates. Book by July 31.

Single supplement is waived on many departures that are dedicated entirely to solo travelers.

The upfront price of a Riviera cruise includes all onboard meals along with house wine and draft beer at lunch and dinner and unlimited house wine, draft beer and house spirits at the bar from 6 p.m. to midnight (10 a.m. to midnight on 2026 sailings).

Most ships have a pool, fitness room, sauna, steam room, salon, library and complimentary Wi-Fi. Guided shore excursions are included, and vessels also carry complimentary bicycles that passengers can use ashore to explore independently.

Over the next two years, Riviera will operate a number of new themed trips that focus on topics such as art, history, music, nature and gastronomy. The company also created several Grand Tours that combine a seven-night river cruise with a seven-night land package featuring carefully curated hotels and guided sightseeing.

In addition, two new ships were introduced this year -- the 178-passenger Riviera Radiance sails Danube River itineraries and the 114-passenger Riviera Rose cruises the Douro River. In 2026, the new 178-passenger Riviera Resplendence will offer Rhine River sailings.



Some of our river sailings are themed cruises, focusing on culinary traditions, Christmas markets, historical events and more. I've listed all of the options below -- click the links to see discounts and deals and search for itineraries.

Christmas markets
Food and drink
Active & Discovery cruises
Tulip time
Dedicated to solo travelers
Music
Family-friendly
European history



A few companies offer shorter river cruises that provide customers with an opportunity to sample the experience. For example, Avalon Waterways has itineraries of five or six days on the Danube and Rhine, and CroisiEurope also has a variety of options starting at just four days. American Cruise Lines offers Columbia River cruises that are less than a week long.

Click here to see all trips of four to six days in length.



In case you missed any of our recent river cruise newsletters, I've provided links below for the last 10 topics we've covered. Click any link to read more.

Cruising America's Great Waterways -- Experience the country's rich heritage and scenic beauty on a river cruise.

Limited-Time River Cruise Deals -- Take advantage of fantastic offers for Vacations To Go customers.

Germany River Cruises -- Read about top sights along the Rhine, Danube, Mosel and other waterways.

Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours -- Browse this company's all-inclusive offerings.

Viking River Cruises -- See special offers from one of the world's largest river cruise operators.

Highlights of the Danube -- Learn about the best places to visit on the Danube River.

AmaWaterways -- Receive special access to deals from one of the industry's most experienced river cruise operators.

Avalon Waterways -- Customize your river cruise experience with a variety of flexible excursion options.

10 Best-Selling River Itineraries -- See some of our most popular river cruises in Europe and the U.S.

Emerald Cruises -- Get exceptional value on these river sailings.



Here are this week's Top 10 River Cruises. All prices are per person, based on double occupancy, and subject to availability.

1) Danube Dreams, 8 days with Avalon Waterways. Travels between Budapest and Vilshofen. Save up to 49%. Starting at $1,960. Departures from July 21, 2025 through November 20, 2026.

2) Enchanting Rhine, 8 days with AmaWaterways. Begins in Basel and ends in Amsterdam. Save up to 50%. Starting at $1,700. Departures from July 31, 2025 through October 31, 2026.

3) Danube Delights, 8 days with Emerald Cruises. Travels between Budapest and Munich. Save up to 78%. Starting at $1,605. Departures from July 26, 2025 through November 1, 2026.

4) The Seine, Paris and Normandy, 8 days with Riviera Travel. Begins and ends in Paris. Save up to 63%. Starting at $1,749. Departures from July 25, 2025 through October 9, 2026.

5) Romantic Danube, 8 days with Viking. Travels between Budapest and Regensburg. Save with reduced cruise fares and special air offers. Plus, get a free beverage package and free prepaid gratuities OR a shipboard credit. Starting at $1,999. Departures from October 17, 2025 through November 23, 2027.

6) Secrets of the Douro, 8 days with Emerald Cruises. Begins and ends in Porto. Save up to 71%. Starting at $2,395. Departures from July 26, 2025 through November 7, 2026.

7) Cruise through the Aquitaine Region, 7 days with CroisiEurope. Begins and ends in Bordeaux. Save up to 25%. Starting at $2,159. Departures from July 24, 2025 through September 4, 2025.

8) Bordeaux Affair, 8 days with Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours. Begins and ends in Bordeaux. Save up to 76%. Starting at $2,495. Departures from August 2, 2025 through October 22, 2026.

9) Lower Mississippi, 9 days with American Cruise Lines. Travels between Memphis and New Orleans. Save up to 21%. Starting at $3,795. Departures from November 21, 2025 through March 10, 2026.

10) The Seine: Holiday Magic, 8 days with Tauck. Begins and ends in Paris. Starting at $4,490. Departures from December 30, 3035 through December 30, 2026.

Customers in the US and Canada can call us toll-free at 800-510-4002. For a list of our other toll-free numbers worldwide, click here.

Please e-mail me your comments, suggestions and questions at alanfox@rivercruise.com and I will respond the same day.

Sincerely,

Alan Fox
Executive Chairman
Vacations To Go