TTG joined a group of UK and Irish agents onboard Riviera Radiance to see the ship first hand ahead of its festive programme.

The 178-passenger ship – one of four Radiance-class vessels that will join the fleet in the coming years – features the line's largest suites that stand at 32 square metres.

The four Grand Suites, located on the ship's Diamond Deck, have separate living and sleeping spaces. There are also Superior Suites on the Diamond Deck that are 24 square metres.

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In addition, Radiance has a split-level lounge, three restaurants including the Mosaic and the Riverview Kitchen and a pool on the Sun Deck.

Prices for the 15-day Budapest to the Black Sea River Cruise sailing start from £4,249 per person.

Next year, another Radiance-class ship, Riviera Resplendence, will join the fleet followed by two more Radiance-class vessels in 2027 and 2028. Meanwhile, Riviera Alba which will launch on the Mekong River in 2027.