Riviera Travel review

Updated September 29, 2026 · NomadCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 29, 2026

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Our verdict

Riviera Travel suits travellers who want guided tours and cruise trips listed in cruise and tours through Riviera Tours Ltd. Expect a focused catalogue with amendment terms at Amendment fee from GBP40 per person and cancellation terms at Cancellation charges up to 100% of cost, plus help through email, phone and help centre.

Key facts

Best for
Guided tours and cruise departures with clear change terms
Products
Cruise, Tours↗
Booking fees
Amendment fee from GBP40 per person↗
Cancellation terms
Cancellation charges up to 100% of cost↗
Legal entity
Riviera Tours Ltd↗
Headquarters
United Kingdom↗
Support channels
Email, Phone, Help-centre↗
Official website
rivieratravel.co.uk

Facts checked September 29, 2026, 3 sources

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Focused choice of cruise and tours shown in cruise and tours for travellers who prefer escorted trips
  • Human help by email and phone plus help centre through email, phone and help centre
  • Clear amendment pricing stated as Amendment fee from GBP40 per person before you commit

Cons

  • Changes add cost under Amendment fee from GBP40 per person, which limits flexible planning
  • Cancellation exposure reaches Cancellation charges up to 100% of cost, so late changes prove costly
  • Support runs on email, phone and help centre only, without chat cover

Ready to try Riviera Travel?

Who it suits

  • Pick Riviera Travel over Booking.com for escorted tours and cruise focus shown in cruise and tours rather than broad self serve lodging
  • Pick Riviera Travel over Emirates for tour led trips rather than flight led packages tied to flights, hotels and tours
  • Pick Riviera Travel over Park BCP for tours and cruise rather than parking led extras tied to parking, hotels and lounges

Who should look elsewhere

  • Choose Booking.com over Riviera Travel for flights and hotels tied to flights, car rental and transfers beyond cruise and tours

Frequently asked questions

What does Riviera Travel sell?+

You can book cruise and tours through Riviera Travel, as shown in cruise and tours. The range stays focused on escorted style trips rather than flights or hotels. If you want a tour led holiday with cruise options in the same place, this list matches that brief well for you.

What fee applies if I change my booking?+

Yes, changes carry an amendment charge listed as Amendment fee from GBP40 per person. You should check the booking conditions before you alter dates or names, since each person on the booking may face the charge. Ask support through email, phone and help centre for the exact sum that applies to your trip.

What happens if I cancel my trip?+

If you cancel, charges apply under terms listed as Cancellation charges up to 100% of cost. The amount depends on timing, with late cancellation costing more of the trip cost. You should read the booking conditions closely and contact support through email, phone and help centre to confirm what you would owe.

Who operates Riviera Travel?+

The operator is Riviera Tours Ltd, shown as Riviera Tours Ltd, based in the United Kingdom as shown in the United Kingdom. You book directly with that company under its booking conditions. Keep the company name with your records in case you need to follow up on payments or travel documents later.

How can I get help with my booking?+

You can reach the team by email and phone and use the help centre, all shown in email, phone and help centre. That mix suits travellers who prefer direct contact over chat. Have your booking reference ready when you call or write so the team can respond quickly to your query.

How does the range compare with Booking.com?+

Booking.com covers flights, hotels, tours and cruise and more, shown in flights, car rental and transfers, while Riviera Travel stays focused on cruise and tours. If you want broad lodging and transport choice, Booking.com gives wider scope. If you want guided tours and cruise, Riviera Travel keeps the choice tighter for you.

Sources

Compiled from 3 source pages, checked September 29, 2026. We did not open an account.

Riviera Travel

Guided tours and cruise departures with clear change terms

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