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The Blue Danube River Cruise for Solo Travellers

Riviera Travel MS Geoffrey Chaucer
Date 4th Nov 26
Nights 7 Nights
Day 1
Budapest
The adventure begins in the city of Budapest.
Day 2
Esztergom
Explore Esztergom and its famous basilica on a guided tour, before a relaxing afternoon sailing.
Day 3
Bratislava
Explore Slovakia’s fast-emerging capital city, Bratislava. Then relax with an afternoon cruising into Lower Austria.
Day 4
Dürnstein & Melk
Take a guided tour of Dürnstein, before visiting Benedictine Melk Abbey this afternoon.
Day 5
Salzburg or Linz
Today visit Linz or Salzburg for a guided walking tour and time to explore at leisure.
Day 6
Salzburg or Linz
Today visit Linz or Salzburg for a guided walking tour and time to explore at leisure.
Day 7
Budapest
Enjoy a leisurely morning as we cruise towards Budapest, where we'll have a guided tour this afternoon
Day 8
Budapest
It’s time to say goodbye to your crew and start the journey home.
Why Book
Why Book
MS Geoffrey Chaucer Cabin Options:

  • The Emerald (Lower) Deck from  £2,099pp
  • The Ruby (Middle) Deck from £2,899pp
  • The Diamond (Upper) Deck from £3,099pp

The Blue Danube River Cruise for Solo Travellers Highlights:

  • Return flights & transfers 
  • 7 nights on board a five-star ship" 
  • 9 included experiences 
  • Full board dining 
  • We’ll meet you at your departure airport or train station 
  • Welcome dinner and drink to get to know your fellow travellers 
  • Complimentary on-board tea & coffee 
  • Expert Tour Managers hand-selected for their ability to connect with solo travellers, looking after you throughout 
  • Free Wi-Fi 

Cruise Port Highlights:

  • Discover the extraordinary Esztergom Basilica and Slovakian capital, Bratislava with its 17th century castle and pretty old town on tours.
  • Explore Dürnstein, famous for its ice blue tower and the castle where Richard the Lionheart was imprisoned, then visit stunning Melk Abbey.
  • Visit the charming baroque town of Linz, or the main sights of Salzburg such as the Hohensalzburg fortress, the Hellbrunn Palace and the gardens of the Mirabell Palace.
  • See Vienna's cultural sights, including St Stephen's Cathedral and the colossal Hofburg, and experience a guided tour of Budapest and its ancient Castle Hill, with views of the iconic Parliament Building.
  • Enjoy our live classical quartet recital with views of Vienna and a Hungarian folklore show in Budapest on board the ship.



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Background
MS Geoffrey Chaucer
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 Geoffrey Chaucer. 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 Geoffrey Chaucer
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Food & Drink

Guests can enjoy meals in the main restaurant on the Ruby Deck, offering buffet breakfasts, lunches, and a four-course dinner. For lighter meals, the Main Lounge serves an early riser breakfast with small bites available at lunch.

For a more intimate experience, the Geoffrey Chaucer Bistro on the Diamond Deck offers seasonal menus in a casual setting. Dinners are complimentary, but reservations are required.

Kids & Teens

Please note: There are no dedicated children's facilities on board.

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.
The Blue Danube River Cruise for Solo Travellers
MS Geoffrey Chaucer
4th Nov 26
7 Nights
From
£2,099PP
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