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Riviera Radiance
Riviera Radiance is a Riviera Travel cruise ship, in service since 2025. She carries 178 guests with a crew of 44. She sails Danube itineraries.
About Riviera Radiance
Riviera Radiance is the first of Riviera Travel's newest generation of river ships, a 135-metre vessel completed in 2025 with 89 cabins for 178 guests and a crew of 44. She introduced Riviera's largest accommodation, 32-square-metre Grand Suites on the Diamond Deck with a separate sitting area and a full balcony, and more than four in five cabins have a French or full balcony. Besides the main restaurant she has the Riverview Kitchen, an open-kitchen grill at the stern, and the Mosaic Restaurant, which serves a paired-wine tasting menu, plus a splash pool on the sun deck. She sails the Danube, chiefly Blue Danube cruises from Budapest and voyages to the Black Sea.
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Editorial scores, 1 to 5 per metric; the overall is their average, not an average of reader reviews.
Deck plans
Where she sails
Home port: Budapest, Hungary.
Flying in for your cruise?
Riviera Radiance sails from Budapest, Hungary. The airport is Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD), with 5 lounges to wait in before you board.
- Platinum Lounge (Non-Schengen)BUD Terminal 2B3.0 ★
- SkyCourt LoungeBUD SkyCourt3.0 ★
- Platinum Lounge (Schengen)BUD Terminal 2A2.8 ★
Quick answers
Which cruise line operates Riviera Radiance?
Riviera Radiance is operated by Riviera Travel.
How big is Riviera Radiance?
Riviera Radiance measures 135 metres in length, with 4 decks.
How many passengers does Riviera Radiance carry?
Riviera Radiance carries 178 guests at double occupancy, with a crew of 44 (about 4.0 guests per crew member).
When did Riviera Radiance enter service?
Riviera Radiance entered service in 2025.
Where does Riviera Radiance sail?
Riviera Radiance sails Danube itineraries. Her home port is Budapest, Hungary.
Which airport should I fly into for Riviera Radiance?
Riviera Radiance sails from Budapest, Hungary. Fly into Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD), which has 5 airport lounges listed on Lounge Frog.
Where can I find the deck plans for Riviera Radiance?
Riviera Travel publishes the deck plans for Riviera Radiance; this page links to Deck plans.
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