Riviera Booking Process and Advice
Mr Laurie Mathieson and his colleagues at RT were most helpful on the telephone advice service.

Riviera Travel receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with many customers praising the easy booking process and the helpfulness of the staff. Reviewers frequently highlight the efficiency and friendliness of agents like Laurie and Melanie, who provide detailed information and personal assistance throughout the booking experience. The app is noted for its user-friendliness, making it simple for consumers to navigate their holiday plans. However, there are some critical comments regarding customer service, particularly concerning a negative experience related to a cruise and the treatment of an elderly customer. Despite this, the majority of reviews reflect satisfaction with the overall service and booking experience. Overall, Riviera Travel is viewed positively, with a strong emphasis on excellent customer service.
5 months ago
The online booking was relatively straightforward - I had to stop and start a few times to check dates etc before completing the whole process. The personal details section asked for my middle name -... See more
5 months ago
The ability to communicate with one particular agent who took a personal interest in my booking. It was never suggested that I 'go online'. Able to make contact seven days a week
5 months ago
Completed the booking without any problems The advisor understood what we required and all was completed in quick time
Mr Laurie Mathieson and his colleagues at RT were most helpful on the telephone advice service.
We contacted Bethanie via the chat option with our request for a marriage ceremony on one of the 2026 yacht cruises to Hvar and the islands of north Croatia. She kept in touch and answered all our questions before passing us over to Melanie in the office, who also kept in touch and called me as soon as the 2026 prices were available. We now have our second trip with Riviera organised for June 2026. The company are one of the best I have dealt with and the cruises are amazing, with beautiful ports of call and attentive crew. We would thoroughly recommend taking a trip with Riviera
It was easy to book my trip
The person I spoke to! Amanda
The agents were excellent. Very pleasant and knowledgeable. Very satisfied. Congratulations
Elaine helped me find the most suitable date for my trip & was extremely helpful in providing additional information.
Gemma G was extremely helpful, as always and a pleasure to talk to. Very efficient and a credit to Riviera Travel.
Got a call back within the hour as I wanted to speak with and agent due to using a USA passport as an Irish resident. Was able to book the trip and the cabin I wanted.
This is the first time I have contacted Rivieria travel,what a great first impression. Jessica was so helpful,answered all of my enquiries plainly and clearly, completed the booking in a timelymaner. Jess is a credit to your company,so nice to talk to her.
The operator that I spoke to most helpful and informative .
We have used Riviera several times. The staff are knowledgeable and helpful, in fact patience itself. The tour guides never disappoint either Excellent company
Booking was so easy and it is very reassuring that if you have any queries you can always ring and speak to a real person This will be the fifth cruise I have booked with this company and they have always been excellent
Very friendly and helpful staff. The person I booked with rang me the next day to confirm everything. It was great to hear from the same person, made me feel valued.
We tried to book a holiday with Riviera travel on 12th March online but could get the system to take our payment. I rang the telephone number for customer queries which was answered quickly by a lovely, pleasant helpful lady who took all our details and payment and processed our holiday within minutes. What great customer service, so good to speak to a human to sort out a problem.
Just booked a trip for next year. Disappointed that I could not do this online, but the whole telephone process was entirely efficient, professional and easy. Thanks Laurie.
So easy, lovely staff shout out to Jane for helping us navigate through the booking process which made it very easy to understand and various invoice confirmations were sent very quickly.
knowledgeable travel agent Sorted booking with all info reqd.
Knowledgeable and professional team provided excellent information that allowed us to book with confidence. Communication was efficient and we are now looking forward to our trip.
Booked on telephone with LaurieMathieson who was excellent. He was very efficient, knowledgeable and polite. Our several bookings with Riviera have always been easy to do and the holidays are first class and good value
Have just booked a second cruise for this year in Sept and would like to thank a number of people at Riviera who have helped me with problems, queries, booking and planning. Excellent and professional as always. Now happy with two holidays to look forward to.😀
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Riviera Travel is a specialized travel company that offers award-winning European river cruises and solo vacations. With a focus on iconic rivers such as the Danube, Rhine, and Douro, the company provides a range of cruise options featuring spacious cabins and handcrafted itineraries. Riviera Travel also caters to solo travelers by offering cruises without single supplements on selected departures, allowing independent travelers to enjoy their journeys while connecting with like-minded guests. In addition to river cruises, Riviera Travel features boutique small-ship yacht cruises and European Grand Tours that combine land and river travel for a comprehensive exploration of the continent. Their offerings target a diverse range of customers, including couples, families, and solo travelers seeking immersive cultural experiences and exceptional value during their vacations in Europe. For more information, visit their website at www.rivieratravel.co.uk.
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