Lake Como, St Moritz & The Bernina Express With Riviera Travel - | Iglucruise

UK travel company Riviera Travel started as a coach tour operator to Paris 30 years ago, and over the last three decades it’s been creating escorted tours and river cruises where attention to even the smallest detail is paramount. This effort to make sure your river cruise is the best possible experience starts before you embark, as Riviera Travel aims to secure the best possible flight times and stopover hotels for their cruises in Europe and Southeast Asia. On a Riviera cruise, sightseeing is fun and informative but taken seriously behind the scenes. All tour managers, some of whom have been with the company over 20 years, are extensively trained by Riviera to bring your destinations to life and efficiently take care of any issues or problems. With a policy of no early or late booking discounts or hidden extras once you get there, Riviera is all about good value for money and making sure its clients’ experience is as pleasant and hassle-free as possible, with huge importance placed on excellent customer service. This is reflected in an average ratio of four passengers to one crew member and a discretionary tipping policy. Fleet All Riviera ships are designed with the comfort of their passengers in mind, and there’s a friendly yet calm atmosphere throughout the sun decks, lounges, bars and restaurants. On the European fleet décor is elegant, yet understated throughout, with lots of marble and wood to create a cosy feel. The ships’ atriums are bathed in natural light and make a great focal point. Dining Dining on river cruises is generally a more casual and relaxed affair than at sea, and Riviera is no exception. However, the white linen, polished cutlery and gleaming glassware of the ships’ restaurants does lend a sense of occasion to the delicious four course dinner. But an ‘open dining’ policy means the atmosphere is never too formal. At lunch and breakfast there’s a full buffet in the restaurant, with pastries on the Sun Deck for early risers. Or you can even start the day with breakfast in bed. Entertainment The ships’ social highlights are the welcome dinner and the Captain’s gala dinner which showcases local delicacies. These meals aren’t formal, but some people do dress up. In the evenings, Riviera guests are generally happy to sip a pre or post dinner drink in the bar, relax in the lounge areas, watch the scenery go by on the Sun Deck or have a game of chess or bridge. Activities Passengers are kept informed about the next day’s activities and excursions by a daily programme which is delivered to cabins nightly. The expert tour guides make sightseeing easy and hassle free, but you are free to explore on your own too. Most of the European ships have a small library and a splash pool, deck games and a putting green on the Diamond Deck at the top of the ship. Accommodation Riviera’s cosy but chic theme continues in the cabins. Suites are available but standard cabins are a good size and include all the comforts you’d expect from a hotel including a safe, flat screen TV, phone, hairdryer, air conditioning, hotel beds, table and at least one chair. Thanks to Riviera’s popularity with the UK market, all cabins also include tea and coffee making facilities and most have a small fridge. Many of the European ships have marble bathrooms and warm-wood furniture that reflects the luxurious feel of the public areas. Most cabins have French balconies that can be opened up to give panoramic views. A limited number of smaller, lower deck double cabins are available to single travellers at no extra supplement. Spa/Wellbeing The Lord Byron and William Shakespeare both have hairdressers, and most ships have a spa with a sauna and steam room which you can even reserve for your own private use. The Sun Deck is plentifully equipped with chairs and sunloungers, and there is also ample space to go for a short stroll. Iglu.com has been trading for 15 years and we are the UK's largest independent cruise agent.. We offer cruise deals to over 3,000 ports in 30 destinations from over 25 cruise lines. With expert knowledge of destinations, cruise lines, flights and hotels our specialists cruise advisors have access to the very best deals to create your perfect cruise holiday. For more information or to book visit: http://www.iglucruise.com/ You can also find us on FACEBOOK: http://tinyurl.com/nwpw4d5 Follow us on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/iglucruise SUBSCRIBE to Iglu Cruise: http://tinyurl.com/kpar4e2 Or call one of our specialist cruise agents on: 02037 339 845 We are also the UK's largest ski holiday agent (Igluski): http://www.igluski.com/