All cabins feature air conditioning, bedside table, desk and chair, wardrobe, safety deposit box, hairdryer, TV and PA system plus slippers and bathrobes. The VIP cabin is accessed from the sun deck.The VIP cabin is approximately 18sqm and has a fixed double bed, two opening windows and seven fixed windows. The bathroom has one opening window.

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VIP Cabin

All cabins feature air conditioning, bedside table, desk and chair, wardrobe, safety deposit box, hairdryer, TV and PA system plus slippers and bathrobes. Category A+ cabins are accessed from the inside of the ship.Cabins 1 and 2 are approximately 17sqm with a fixed double bed, one opening window and three fixed windows. The bathroom has one opening window. Cabin 3 is approximately 17sqm with a fixed double bed, one opening window and three fixed windows. The bathroom has one fixed window and one opening window.

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Category A+ Cabins

All cabins feature air conditioning, bedside table, desk and chair, wardrobe, safety deposit box, hairdryer, TV and PA system plus slippers and bathrobes. Category A cabins on the main deck are accessed from the inside of the ship. Cabins 4 to 7 are approximately 14sqm with a fixed double bed, one opening window and two fixed windows. The bathroom has one fixed window.Cabins 8 and 9 are approximately 14sqm with a fixed double bed, one opening window and one fixed window. The bathroom has one opening window.Cabin 10 is approximately 17sqm with twin beds, one opening window and one fixed window. The bathroom has one opening window.

Category A Cabins

All cabins feature air conditioning, bedside table, desk and chair, wardrobe, safety deposit box, hairdryer, TV and PA system plus slippers and bathrobes. All category B cabins are on the lower deck, have one fixed window in the bathroom and are accessed from the inside of the ship. Cabins 11, 12 and 16 are approximately 14sqm, with a fixed double bed and two fixed portholes. Cabin 13 is approximately 14sqm with fixed twin beds and two fixed portholes. Cabin 14 is approximately 12sqm with twin beds and two fixed portholes. Cabin 15 is approximately 12sqm with fixed twin beds and two fixed portholes. Cabins 17 and 18 are approximately 16sqm with a fixed double bed, a single bed and two fixed portholes.

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Category B Cabins

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Sun Deck

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Upper Deck

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Main Deck

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Lower Deck

The day begins with a delicious buffet breakfast with hot and cold options; when lunch or dinner is included, enjoy freshly prepared, varied menus offering meat or fish dishes, plus lighter options too.

Restaurant

On our river cruises we love to take you right into the heart of each town or city you visit along the way, and during your cruise local guides will offer a variety of guided walking tours, panoramic coach tours and/or visits to museums and local cultural favourites such as a wine tasting in Burgundy and a train journey through the Swiss mountains. You will have a good mix of touring and free time to learn about the history and the little quirks of each place, with plenty of time to explore at your own leisure. Please check the itinerary of the cruise for more specific details.

Excursions

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Swim Platform

MV Riva

We want to ensure you make the correct choice before you book your holiday with us. If you have any concerns regarding the suitability of the holiday due to reduced mobility we would encourage you to contact us or call us on 01283 688 518 to discuss these concerns.MooringDue to the popularity of river cruising at some mooring places, or where our ship is moored alongside another vessel, access to the ship may be via the sun deck and require the navigation of steps so passengers must be able to walk on and off the ship themselves, without the use of crutches or other aids, as gangplanks can be positioned at a steep angle.On boardOur ships are not adapted for wheelchair access; if you are intending to take a wheelchair or mobility scooter with you, it is essential that you please contact us to let us know. Wheelchairs and mobility scooters can be used on excursions however cannot be used on board the ships due to safety reasons and must not be left in corridors, the lounge or restaurant or any other public areas, but must be stored at reception.River cruises operate with a smaller crew than ocean cruises and do not have the crew available to personally attend to passengers with reduced mobility; therefore, a travelling companion would need to be able to help with any physical needs.Whilst most of our ships have a lift on board, it does not operate to all decks.River cruising on European rivers offers the opportunity to take in the scenery from the comfort of the ship. If you are unable to do some of the shore excursions, your river cruise can still be enjoyable and worthwhile, so please contact us with any concerns or questions you may have.Shore ExcursionsFor our river cruises which include an extension and feature a hotel stay, the hotels we use have been chosen due to their location and standard, the facilities offered can differ, it is therefore important that we make the appropriate enquiries with our suppliers on your behalf to ensure any special needs or requests can be catered for.AccommodationFor our river cruises which include an extension and feature a hotel stay, the hotels we use have been chosen due to their location and standard, the facilities offered can differ, it is therefore important that we make the appropriate enquiries with our suppliers on your behalf to ensure any special needs or requests can be catered for.Overseas Transport ArrangementsAll of our tours involve coach travel. The coaches we use have not been adapted for wheelchair access.Air TravelWe are able to arrange airport assistance, from the check-in desk to the plane, for anyone with reduced mobility. This is a free service which must be arranged with the airline prior to travel. If you would like us to arrange this assistance for you it needs to be pre-booked more than 48 hours before your flight departs.EurostarIf you have reduced mobility and are travelling by Eurostar to your cruise, please contact us. Should you need to travel in your own wheelchair, Eurostar does have specially adapted wheelchair spaces which need to be pre-booked. If you would like assistance at St. Pancras, we can provide you with information and contact details for Eurostar Assist, although we cannot reserve this service for you directly.

Disabled Facilities

There is no requirement to bring formal dress; smart/casual is acceptable for both day and evening as there is no dress code enforced. However men are requested not to wear shorts for dinner or vest tops at any time in the dining room. Men may wish to wear a jacket and tie for dinner. The Captain’s Dinner offers the opportunity, should you wish, for more special attire.

Dress Code

In the morning a full breakfast is served which includes healthy options and your choice of eggs made to order. For lunch enjoy salads from the buffet, soup and a choice of main courses, including local dishes, plus dessert. The four course a la carte dinners include a selection of international and regional specialities. We cater for most dietary requirements, please ensure you advise our sales team when making the booking.

Special Dietary Requirements

If you have any concerns about your health whilst on tour, please see your Cruise Director or Concierge. They will be able to advise you about chemists and availability of doctors, etc. In an emergency you could always phone our emergency number as issued on your itinerary. There are no on-board medical personnel, although specific crew members will have basic first aid training. However, the ship can stop at any time to transfer any passenger requiring emergency medical attention to local medical facilities.

Medical Facilities

A limited laundry service is available on board, except on the day of disembarkation. A dry cleaning service is not available.

Laundry Service

Smoking, including e-cigarettes, is not permitted anywhere on board except for designated areas on the sun deck.More and more countries in Europe are adopting a stricter legislation on smoking in public places. Smoking is not allowed on any public transport and there may be other restrictions in hotels, bars and restaurants.

Smoking and E-Cigarette Policy

The minimum age limit is 12 years old at the date of departure. We reserve the right to limit the number of children on any particular cruise. Any minor must be accompanied by and share a cabin with an adult aged 21 or over. If the adult is not the minor’s parent, a ‘Parental Consent Guardianship Form’ must be signed by a parent or legal guardian prior to sailing.

Age Restrictions

Our ships are fully air-conditioned throughout. Each cabin has individual air-conditioning and heating controls.

Air Conditioning

We offer a selection of drinks packages available to purchase and the price is dependent on the length of the cruise, so please check each tour page for more details. This includes the following with lunch and dinner: draught beer; non-alcoholic beer; soft drinks; juices; red, white and rose house wines; and wine recommendations from the menu. The drinks package must be added to your booking for all passengers in a cabin prior to departure and you can do this by calling the reservations team.If you choose not to purchase a drinks package, there is a vast selection of drinks on board each ship available for individual purchase.