Alle Pierce christens Riverside Debussy: Launching unforgettable luxury river cruises

Friday, March 15, 2024

Renowned TV Host, Producer, Travel Expert, and now Godmother Alle Pierce performed the christening of Riverside Debussy in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, yesterday, marking the commencement of its inaugural year amidstthe River Cruise Expo hosted by the American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA) in 2024. Commencing its operations on March 23, Riverside Debussy will traverse through enchanting routes along the Rhine, Danube, Main, and Moselle rivers, offering three- to seven-night itineraries. Guests embarking on select journeys will have the opportunity to navigate the Main-Danube Canal or venture further down the Danube to Serbia and Croatia beyond Budapest, Hungary. The itinerary ensures ample time in Europe’s captivating cities, allowing guests to immerse themselves in authentic cultures and vibrant nightlife. Throughout the voyage, Riverside Debussy promises an unparalleled all-inclusive luxury experience coupled with intuitive and personalized service from its dedicated staff and crew members. Those with extended time can opt for consecutive voyages, extending their exploration up to 21 nights without revisiting any stops.

“We are happy to launch Riverside Debussy, our third luxury river ship to join the Riverside Luxury Cruises fleet,” said Gregor Gerlach, Co-owner of Seaside Collection, parent company of Riverside Luxury Cruises. “We are dedicated to delivering Europe’s most luxurious experience with the best ships and best dining on Europe’s most captivating rivers. Our exceptional staff and crew look forward to welcoming travellers for the most seamless and luxurious European river cruise experience.”

The maiden voyage of Riverside Debussy sets sail on a five-night expedition from Brussels, Belgium, to Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Subsequently, it embarks on a sequence of seven-night cruises exploring the Rhine–Meuse–Scheldt delta, originating from Amsterdam. These itineraries encompass visits to notable cities such as Antwerp and Ghent in Belgium, and Middelburg, Veere, Willemstad, Dordrecht, Rotterdam, and Nijmegen in The Netherlands. Furthermore, travelers are presented with the choice of three Rhine River excursions departing on April 14 and July 31, either commencing from Amsterdam to Basel, Switzerland, or vice versa on April 21. These journeys feature stops at Speyer, Mannheim, Rüdesheim, Cologne, and other prominent German cities along the route.

In late May, Riverside Debussy sets sail on the Main River, navigating the Main-Danube Canal to offer seven-night Danube itineraries departing from Nuremberg and Regensburg, Germany, and Budapest, Hungary. Guests will explore historic capitals, quaint towns, and villages, including a cruise through the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Wachau in Austria. Special roundtrip itineraries from Budapest to Belgrade, Serbia, are available on June 5 and September 25, with stops in Hungary and Croatia along the way.

“With the debut of Riverside Debussy, Riverside Luxury Cruises now offers travel advisors a third option for their clients to enjoy an all-inclusive, luxury European river cruise,” said Jen Halboth, CEO of Riverside Luxury Cruises. “We appreciate travel advisors’ indispensable role, and they can trust in Riverside to deliver a most memorable and luxurious experience to their clients that will generate repeat business. We welcome travel advisors to join many others who have learned about the best European river cruise experience with Riverside Luxury Cruises.”

For travelers seeking shorter journeys, Riverside Debussy offers three- and four-night voyages spanning the Main, Rhine, and Moselle rivers, departing from Nuremberg, Frankfurt, Trier, and Düsseldorf in early July, September, and late October.

From late November to New Year, guests can experience the magical Christmas Markets of Germany on three- to six-night itineraries departing from Vienna, Nuremberg, Amsterdam, and Dusseldorf. The 2024 season concludes with a festive 10-night Christmas and New Year cruise from Basel to Amsterdam.

Riverside Luxury Cruises, the latest and most opulent river cruise brand in Europe, guarantees an all-inclusive getaway along the Rhine, Rhône, Danube, and Main rivers. With its hallmark intuitive and bespoke service, every suite comes with a personal butler, premium selections of wines and spirits, StarLink broadband Wi-Fi, exquisite gourmet cuisine, a complimentary bottle of champagne, and boundless shore excursions, ensuring that every guest’s desires are met. The fleet comprising Riverside Mozart, Riverside Ravel, and Riverside Debussy offers generously spacious accommodations, lavish furnishings, and unparalleled onboard amenities. Riverside Luxury Cruises has been lauded with prestigious awards, including Forbes’ Best European River Cruise for Foodies and Cruise Critic’s 2023 Editors’ Pick Award Winner for Best Dining in the River Category. To make reservations or obtain further details, travelers from the U.S. and Canada can reach out to their trusted travel advisor, visit Riverside-Cruises.com/en, or dial 1-833-305-3313. Additionally, travel advisors can conveniently register and arrange bookings for their esteemed clients via the brand’s dedicated partner portal.

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