Accommodations
Accommodation on board MS Jane Austen is designed to feel calm, comfortable and quietly refined. Expect a welcoming retreat after days spent exploring France’s iconic river scenery. Riviera Travel has paid close attention to the details that matter most, combining practical features with thoughtful touches to ensure every cabin and suite feels relaxing and well-appointed. With soft furnishings, excellent storage and plenty of natural light, your accommodation quickly becomes a peaceful home-from-home on the Seine.
The Standard Cabins offer a well-balanced blend of comfort and practicality. These cabins are thoughtfully laid out, making excellent use of space while maintaining a bright, uncluttered feel. You’ll find a comfortable bed set-up that converts easily between twins and a double, alongside a sleek ensuite bathroom complete with towels, bathrobes, slippers, and a hairdryer. A selection of toiletries, including shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, body lotion, and soap, adds convenience to your stay. With floor-to-ceiling windows and attentive turndown service each evening, these cabins are a lovely place to relax between excursions.
The Superior Suites offer a little extra space and a more elevated feel, perfect for guests who enjoy room to unwind. In addition to all the comforts of the Standard Cabins, these suites feature a table and chairs, creating a pleasant seating area for enjoying a morning coffee or planning the day ahead. The ensuite bathroom includes a walk-in shower and a full range of luxury toiletries, while bathrobes, slippers and a hairdryer are provided for added comfort. Floor-to-ceiling windows with a French-style balcony or a fixed window (depending on the deck) let light pour in, and the flexible bed configuration makes the suite suitable for couples, friends, and solo travellers alike. With climate control, a safe, mini-fridge, and nightly turndown service, the Superior Suite offers a relaxed yet refined onboard experience.
Located towards the rear of the ship, the Superior Stern Suites offer a peaceful setting and a lovely vantage point as the scenery gently slips away behind you. These suites provide the same generous layout and thoughtful amenities as the Superior Suites. Inside, you’ll find twin beds that convert into a double, a comfortable seating area with a table and chairs, and a stylish ensuite bathroom with a walk-in shower. Luxury toiletries, bathrobes, slippers and a hairdryer are all included, ensuring a sense of everyday indulgence. Floor-to-ceiling windows with a French-style balcony bring the river views into focus, while modern conveniences such as a flat-screen TV, EU sockets, a safe, and a mini-fridge make life on board effortlessly comfortable.
For the most spacious and indulgent accommodation on board, the Deluxe Suites provide an elegant retreat with extra room to relax. These suites are beautifully appointed, offering a calm, refined atmosphere that’s ideal for guests who value space and comfort in equal measure. Alongside flexible twin-to-double beds, you’ll enjoy a spacious ensuite bathroom with a walk-in shower, complete with luxury toiletries, bathrobes, slippers, and a hairdryer. A generous seating area with a table and chairs makes it easy to unwind in comfort, while a floor-to-ceiling window with a French-style balcony allows you to enjoy fresh air and uninterrupted views. With climate control, tea and coffee facilities, a safe, mini fridge and attentive turndown service, the Deluxe Suites deliver a truly premium river cruise experience.
Activities
Life on board MS Jane Austen is designed to enrich your journey as much as the destinations themselves. Whether you prefer guided exploration, independent discovery, or simply soaking up the atmosphere on deck, there are plenty of opportunities to make each day as active or as relaxed as you wish. Riviera Travel’s carefully considered programme ensures that activities feel engaging yet never intrusive, allowing you to enjoy the destinations you visit at your own pace. Shore excursions are at the heart of the experience, offering insightful visits to historic towns, cultural landmarks and scenic highlights along the river.
For guests who enjoy exploring independently, a small number of bicycles are available for self-guided exploration in towns and cities. On some sailings, enrichment may be enhanced with lectures and media presentations linked to the destinations, providing additional context and depth to what you’ll see ashore. These relaxed sessions are a wonderful way to gain a deeper appreciation for the region’s history, culture and character.
The Sun Deck is a favourite spot during fair weather, offering open-air relaxation and gentle activity. A game of shuffleboard provides a touch of quintessential cruise tradition, while on selected summer sailings, barbecues may be held on deck (weather permitting). These casual gatherings are a great way to meet fellow guests, enjoy good food and take in the scenery in a sociable, relaxed setting.
Entertainment
Evenings on board MS Jane Austen are elegant, unhurried and wonderfully atmospheric. Entertainment is designed to complement the calm pace of river cruising, focusing on conversation, music, and beautifully designed spaces. Whether you prefer lively discussion with new friends or a quiet moment taking in the views, there’s always somewhere inviting to settle in.
The magnificent panoramic observation lounge on the Diamond Deck is truly the heart of the ship. With floor-to-ceiling windows, it offers sweeping views of the ever-changing river landscape, showcasing the ship's superb design to full effect. Rich carpeting, a marble-tiled bar, and a choice of sumptuous leather armchairs and modern settees create a space that feels both luxurious and welcoming. Throughout the day, it’s the perfect place to enjoy a coffee, play chess or bridge, or simply relax and admire the scenery. After dinner, the atmosphere becomes gently convivial, with the ship’s pianist providing a musical backdrop for conversation or a graceful turn on the purpose-designed dance floor. For a quieter retreat, La Brasseries at the rear of the ship offers a peaceful space to read or relax on its comfortable terrace, absorbing the sights and sounds of Europe’s great rivers.
Food & Drink
Dining on board MS Jane Austen is a highlight in its own right, combining refined surroundings with excellent cuisine and warm, attentive service. Meals are designed to be savoured, with an emphasis on fresh, seasonal ingredients and beautifully presented European dishes. With panoramic views enhancing every sitting, dining becomes an integral part of the river cruise experience.
Located on the Ruby Deck, the Main Restaurant offers a stunning setting, framed by tinted panoramic windows that provide a breathtaking backdrop as you dine. Breakfast is served as a generous buffet, with omelettes and fresh eggs prepared to order, ensuring a relaxed and satisfying start to the day.
At lunchtime, you can choose exactly how indulgent you’d like to be, from light options at the salad and dessert buffet to heartier dishes from the pasta station or à la carte soups and mains.
In the evening, a four-course dinner is served with polished silver service, showcasing the chefs’ skill and attention to detail. Riviera’s open seating policy keeps the atmosphere informal and sociable, allowing you to dine where and with whom you wish, and making each meal something to look forward to.
Relaxation & Fitness
After days spent discovering historic towns, riverside villages, and the cultural highlights of France, MS Jane Austen offers plenty of ways to relax and recharge. The ship’s facilities are designed to support a slower pace of travel, with inviting spaces to unwind and gentle options for those who like to stay active while away.
The Spa & Wellness Area on the Emerald Deck is a purpose-designed haven for relaxation. Here, you can enjoy a soothing treatment or reserve the spa for private use, allowing you to unwind in the sauna or steam room at your leisure. It’s an ideal way to relax tired muscles or simply take time out in a calm, restorative environment.
Up on the Sun Deck, relaxation continues in the open air. You can enjoy a dip in the small splash pool, stretch out on a lounger with a refreshing drink from the deck bar, lose yourself in a good book, or simply soak up the sunshine as the scenery drifts by. While river cruising naturally involves plenty of walking and exploration ashore, guests who enjoy gentle exercise will find opportunities to stay active on board. Time spent strolling the decks, joining in light activities, or simply enjoying the fresh air on the Sun Deck helps maintain a sense of well-being throughout the journey.
MS Jane Austen destinations
Cruising aboard MS Jane Austen offers a beautifully immersive way to explore the Seine River, one of France’s most iconic waterways. Flowing through the heart of the country and into Paris, the Seine reveals a landscape rich in history, culture and romance. From elegant riverside towns to world-famous landmarks, each destination offers a new perspective on France’s heritage, best enjoyed at the gentle pace of river travel.
