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Avalon Waterways vs Riviera Travel
Riviera Travel rates higher than Avalon Waterways on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 3.8 to 3.7 out of 5 across their rated ships. Riviera Travel leads on value, with the rest level. Pick Avalon Waterways for adventure seekers; Riviera Travel for value seekers and first-time cruisers.
Comparison updated
| Fact | Avalon Waterways | Riviera Travel |
|---|---|---|
| Style | River | River |
| Best for | Couples, History and culture, Adventure seekers, Solo travelers | Couples, Solo travelers, History and culture, Value seekers, First-time cruisers |
| Fleet rating | 3.7 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 |
| Cabins | 4.2 | 4.2 |
| Dining | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Entertainment | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Service | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Pools & decks | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Value | 4.0 | 5.0 |
| Ships in service | 19 | 13 |
| Ships on the way | — | 2 |
| Newest ship | MS Infinity (2025) | Riviera Resplendence (2026) |
| Guests per ship, average | 133 | 154 |
| Usually sails | Rhine, Danube, Seine, Rhône | Danube, Rhine, Douro, Rhône |
| Solo cabins | None | — |
| Single supplement | Avalon waives the single supplement for Deluxe Staterooms and Panorama Suites on most Europe departures and on select Mekong sailings… | — |
| Owner | Globus family of brands | Silverfleet Capital Partners |
| Headquarters | Denver, Colorado, United States | Burton upon Trent, United Kingdom |
| Founded | 2004 | 1984 |
Ratings are Cruise Frog's editorial scores of each line's ships in service, 1 to 5, averaged; the higher figure is highlighted. How we rate.
Quick answers
Which is better, Avalon Waterways or Riviera Travel?
Riviera Travel rates higher than Avalon Waterways on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 3.8 to 3.7 out of 5 across their rated ships. Riviera Travel leads on value, with the rest level.
Is Avalon Waterways or Riviera Travel better value?
Riviera Travel scores higher for value, 5.0 to 4.0 out of 5 (what you get for the fare, extras included).
Is Avalon Waterways or Riviera Travel better for dining?
They score the same for dining, 4.0 out of 5.
Is Avalon Waterways or Riviera Travel better for entertainment?
They score the same for entertainment, 3.0 out of 5.
Is Avalon Waterways or Riviera Travel better for cabins?
They score the same for cabins, 4.2 out of 5.
How many ships do Avalon Waterways and Riviera Travel have?
Avalon Waterways has 19 ships in service; Riviera Travel has 13 ships in service and 2 on the way.
Are Avalon Waterways and Riviera Travel owned by the same company?
No. Avalon Waterways is part of Globus family of brands; Riviera Travel is part of Silverfleet Capital Partners.