Cruise the Heart of Europe - Cologne to Budapest

The romantic Rhine River flows down from the Swiss Alps and meanders through central and Western Europe until it reaches the North Sea.

The romantic Rhine River flows down from the Swiss Alps and meanders through central and Western Europe until it reaches the North Sea.

Boppard, formerly also spelled Boppart, is a town and municipality in the Rhein-Hunsrück-Kreis in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, lying in the Rhine Gorge, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The town is also a state-recognized tourism resort and is a winegrowing centre.

Life aboard MS Riviera Resplendence is shaped by the rhythm of the river — calm, elegant and endlessly rewarding. Each morning begins with the gentle glow of daylight through your balcony windows. After breakfast, guests might join a guided tour of a historic town, visit a vineyard for a tasting, or simply explore at their own pace by bicycle. Back on board, the ship’s relaxed atmosphere invites you to slow down. Perhaps enjoy a light lunch, unwind on the sun deck, or indulge in a massage before an afternoon drink on deck. As the evening unfolds, conversations flow in the Panorama Lounge as live music plays softly in the background. Dinner is an event to savour, with beautifully prepared dishes paired with fine wines, followed by a nightcap beneath the stars. Every day on MS Riviera Resplendence is a celebration of discovery, comfort and connection where the beauty of the journey is matched only by the warmth of the experience.

The romantic Rhine River flows down from the Swiss Alps and meanders through central and Western Europe until it reaches the North Sea.

The romantic Rhine River flows down from the Swiss Alps and meanders through central and Western Europe until it reaches the North Sea.

Nestled on the banks of the Main River in Bavaria, Germany, Miltenberg is a picturesque and historic town that exudes old-world charm and beauty.

As the Main River winds through central Germany, it passes modern cities, medieval castles, little hamlets and soaring architecture.

As the Main River winds through central Germany, it passes modern cities, medieval castles, little hamlets and soaring architecture.

Bamberg, a picturesque city in Bavaria, Germany, is like stepping into a medieval fairy tale.

Nuremberg, a city with a rich and multifaceted history, is a captivating destination in the heart of Bavaria, Germany.

Regensburg, a jewel of Bavaria in Germany, is a city that seamlessly intertwines its rich history with a vibrant modern spirit.

Passau, a German city on the Austrian border, lies at the confluence of the Danube, Inn and Ilz rivers. Known as the Three Rivers City, it's overlooked by the Veste Oberhaus, a 13th-century hilltop fortress housing a city museum and observation tower. The old town below is known for its baroque architecture, including St. Stephen's Cathedral, featuring distinctive onion-domed towers and an organ with 17,974 pipes.

Built to overlook the Danube River, Melk is a little riverside town in Austria with plenty of history.

As the capital city of Austria, Vienna is a hub of musical and artistic talent, once the home of Mozart, Strauss and Beethoven.

Nestled on the banks of the Danube River, Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia, is a captivating blend of old-world charm and modern vitality.

Budapest, Hungary's enchanting capital, is a city of contrasts and cultural richness.