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Riverside Luxury Cruises is a relatively new entrant in the river cruise industry, having launched in 2023. Founded by siblings Gregor and Anouchka Gerlach, the company stems from their family's longstanding experience in luxury boutique hotels and the acquisition of five ships previously owned by Crystal River Cruises. The fleet operate on major European rivers including the Danube, Rhine, and Rhône
Riverside Luxury Cruises, founded in 2022 and owned by the German hospitality group Seaside Collection, is one of the newest names in European river cruising and already one of the most respected. The company stems from siblings Gregor and Anouchka Gerlach’s longstanding family experience in luxury boutique hotels and the acquisition of five ships previously owned by Crystal River Cruises. Having launched operations in 2023, Riverside has quickly gained international recognition, earning a place on Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards for 2024 and winning Cruise Critic’s Editors’ Choice Awards for Best Dining on the Rivers for two consecutive years.
The fleet includes the Riverside Ravel, Riverside Debussy, and the iconic Riverside Mozart. Each ship offers a spacious, boutique-style atmosphere, with all-suite accommodations on the Mozart where every suite is looked after by a personal butler. Guests enjoy premium bedding, marble bathrooms, smart toilets, and in-suite espresso machines, creating a residential feel on board. Thoughtful design, wide decks, and a relaxed yet elegant ambiance encourage guests to slow down and savour the journey.
Riverside Luxury Cruises operates carefully curated itineraries along Europe’s most celebrated rivers, including the Danube, Rhine, Rhône, Moselle, Main, and Saône. The fleet sails on major European waterways, combining cultural landmarks, historic towns, and scenic landscapes. Voyages range from shorter trips under a week to extended sailings of more than 20 nights. An all-inclusive concept covers gratuities, Wi-Fi, premium spirits, fine dining, guided excursions, and bicycles for independent exploration on shore. With a strong crew-to-guest ratio, attentive butler service for all guests, and multiple dining venues showcasing both international and regional cuisine, Riverside delivers a seamless and enriching river cruise experience.
