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Rhine Cruise to Switzerland

Riviera Travel MS Emily Bronte
Date 24th Oct 26
Nights 7 Nights
From
£1,799PP
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Day 1
Basel
Travel to Basel where you will board our five-star ship.
Day 2
Lucerne & Bernese Oberland
Take the short drive to Lucerne for some time to explore, before continuing to Bernese Oberland for a scenic rail journey, or return to Basel to explore as you wish.
Day 3
Breisach & Black Forest or Alsace Wine route
Explore the ancient town of Breisach during free time. After lunch, we drive through the Black Forest to the town of Freiburg or visit the Alsace wine route.
Day 4
Strasbourg
Arrive in Strasbourg, the capital of the Alsace region, where we’ll enjoy a guided tour of its old town before an afternoon sailing.
Day 5
Speyer
Explore Speyer and its Imperial Cathedral before a leisurely afternoon sailing to Rüdesheim.
Day 6
Rüdesheim & Rhine Gorge
Wander charming Rüdesheim, a classic Rhine wine village, then marvel at the dramatic sights of the Rhine Gorge
Day 7
Koblenz
Explore Koblenz on a guided tour, then enjoy a leisurely afternoon sailing to Cologne.
Day 8
Cologne
It’s time to say goodbye to your crew and start the journey home.
Why Book
Why Book
MS Emily Brontë Cabin Options:

  • The Emerald (Lower) Deck from  £1,799pp
  • The Ruby (Middle) Deck from £2,399pp
  • The Diamond (Upper) Deck from £2,399pp

Rhine Cruise to Switzerland Cruise Highlights:

  • Hays Travel Exclusive £200 Per Booking Discount
  • Return flights & transfers OR Return Eurostar & transfers 
  • 7 nights on board a five-star ship 
  • Free all-inclusive drinks package 
  • Full board* 
  • 10 included experiences 
  • Complimentary on-board tea & coffee
  • Expert Riviera Cruise Director & Cruise Host" 
  • All port charges 
  • All additional taxes 

Cruise Port Highlights:

  • Marvel at the sights along the Rhine River, including passage through the Rhine Gorge and the river bend outside of Boppard.
  • Visit six historic towns and cities, including Strasbourg, Koblenz, Rüdesheim, Speyer, Breisach and Lucerne.
  • Drive through the folkloric scenery of Black Forest on a visit to the old town of Freiburg.
  • See stunning mountain vistas on a railway journey up the Bernese Oberland Mountain range.
  • Enjoy a live violin soloist and a folk music performance on board the luxury ship.

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Background
MS Emily Bronte
Overview
After years of painstaking research to create the most perfect vessels afloat, a new era in river cruising dawns as we introduce our brand new, state of the art, ‘all suite’ ships. Swiss operated and truly world-class, we are absolutely delighted to present the five-star MS Emily Brontë. It is extremely difficult to convey just how extraordinary this outstanding ship really is and exactly what distinguishes it from similar vessels. It would be very easy to just say ‘luxurious’ but it’s much more than that; we have deliberately avoided the current trend for a minimalist style where you could be anywhere in the world, creating instead a unique yet exquisite blend of understated taste, style and elegance at the highest level. Immediately striking is just how exceptionally spacious this new vessel is as you enter a gleaming, richly coloured marble-floored lobby flooded with natural light from a stunning atrium above. Moving inside, exceptional creativity from Europe’s finest design studio has produced a superbly balanced masterpiece of onboard style, utilising sustainable rich hardwoods, gleaming brass and polished copper, sparkling glass and intricate wrought iron. The ship is beautifully illuminated throughout – including the exterior and imaginatively furnished with harmonious colour schemes, all designed to create the serene atmosphere reflective of the golden age of cruising which time after time you tell us you adore. The restaurant rivals the finest on shore establishments taking fine dining to another level complemented by delicate European porcelain, gleaming glassware and the intuitive service in which the Swiss excel. This superb vessel carries 44 in-house trained crew members serving just 169 guests (similar size vessels may carry well over 190 passengers) giving the ratio which our experience proves is concurrent with our first class service levels. Furthermore your suite will easily exceed your expectations for not only will you enjoy the most discerning décor, so too the ship’s dimensions afford the ultimate in space and comfort - a minimum 17 square metres (183 square feet), with upgrades available to ‘Superior’ and ‘Deluxe’ accommodation.
MS Emily Bronte
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Food & Drink

The stunning restaurant on the Main Deck serving buffet breakfast, buffet lunch and four-course dinner

Entertainment

The Diamond Deck is where you will find the very heart of the ship - the superb panoramic observation lounge and bar; a lounge in every sense of the word, complete with plenty of comfortable leather armchairs and sumptuous sofas where you can sink into warmly colourful cushions in beautiful quality fabrics with a freshly made cup of tea. A thick wool carpet feels lovely underfoot and the tasteful contemporary lighting above creates a welcoming and refined ambience, further complemented by the discreet and intuitive service resplendent of the finest five-star hotels. So just sit back with your favourite cocktail and take in the truly mesmerising view. After a superb dinner in the restaurant perhaps it’s time for a digestif accompanied by the soothing tones of the ship’s pianist.

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Health & Fitness

Head on up to the truly spectacular deck and watch life ashore slip by from the comfort of a sun lounger, perhaps under shade if the weather gets too hot! There’s always the refreshing splash pool too or why not try your hand on the putting green. 

On the Emerald Deck is the fitness centre, perfect for working off all those delicious meals or for something less strenuous treat yourself to a relaxing massage. So you will always look your best there is a hairdresser’s too which also offers manicure and pedicure treatments.

Terms & Conditions
£100pp discount valid on new bookings made 22 – 30 June 2026 on sailings departing July–December 2026 (min. 4 nights). Subject to availability. May be withdrawn or amended at any time. All bookings subject to Riviera Travel’s standard booking conditions. *except one lunch if choosing the full day excursion
Rhine Cruise to Switzerland
MS Emily Bronte
24th Oct 26
7 Nights
From
£1,799PP
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