Riverside Ravel

Riverside Ravel offers six thoughtfully designed suite types, each combining comfort, luxury, and natural light. All suites feature king-size beds, floor-to-ceiling windows that open as French balconies, and bathrooms stocked with Natura Bissé amenities.

The smallest accommodations, the Melody Suite (Deck 2, 194 ft²) and Symphony Suite (Deck 3, 194 ft²), are located at the stern and feature a king-size bed (not facing the window), single-sink vanity with a small counter, and a standard closet with shelving. The space is cozy but functional.

A step up, the Riverside Suite (Deck 3, 258 ft²) and Seahorse Suite (Deck 2, 258 ft²) offer king-size beds facing the window, bathrooms with double vanities and walk-in showers, and walk-in closets, giving couples more room to move and enjoy the suite’s bright, airy feel.

For travelers seeking apartment-style space, both the Ravel Suite (506 ft²) and Owner’s Suite (764 ft²) feature a living room with a pullout sofa and a fireplace with an ambient effect, creating a cozy, inviting atmosphere. The Ravel Suite has one bedroom, while the Owner’s Suite offers two. Both include luxurious bathrooms with double-sink vanities and walk-in showers, and the Owner’s Suite’s master bath adds an oversized glass-enclosed rain shower and a dedicated dressing table. Exclusive perks for the Owner’s Suite include champagne, canapés, caviar on arrival, laundry service, and limousine transfers on embarkation and disembarkation days.

All suites are complemented by twice-daily housekeeping, 24-hour butler service, fully stocked minibars, espresso and tea stations, plush robes and slippers, HDTVs, USB outlets, and 220/110V power. Despite all of the luxuries the suites offer, the provided hair dryer is low-wattage, so bringing your own European-compatible one is recommended.

There is limited access for guests with mobility issues. The elevator only goes between Decks 2 and 3. Passengers must use the stairs to reach the rooftop Vista Deck or Deck 1, where the fitness center, spa, and laundry facilities are located.

Riverside Ravel features four dining venues, with Waterside as the centerpiece. Breakfast and lunch are buffet-style with freshly baked breads, pastries, charcuterie, salmon, made-to-order eggs, smoothies, and juice shots, all labeled with handwritten chalkboards. Lunch adds a pasta station, salad bar, and sandwiches. Dinner transforms the space into an elegant fine-dining room with open seating, aqua-blue velvet chairs, fine linens, and bright green glass accents. Expect à la carte fish, meat, pasta, vegetarian dishes, and regional specialties served alongside regional wines.

For something special, the Vintage Room hosts just 10 guests for a seven-course tasting featuring French-inspired dishes with generous pours of premium wines. Offered by reservation only a few times per cruise, this elegant, floor-to-ceiling-windowed setting is the ship’s culinary highlight, priced at around $300+ per person.

Atelier, formerly known as the Bistro, is the most casual option, ideal for late risers or guests who enjoy grazing throughout the day. A small buffet rotates daily with pastries, waffles, pretzels, charcuterie, sandwiches, fresh fruit, ice cream, and specialty coffees. At night, it shifts to a relaxed tapas-style restaurant. Once per cruise, the chef offers the intimate Atelier Dinner for up to 15 guests, a tapas-inspired tasting rooted in the French dishes he grew up with.

Up on the top deck, Vista Grill offers an al fresco dining experience, featuring a barbecue lunch or dinner at least once per sailing, weather permitting. The chef and culinary team prepare hearty meals on Big Green Egg grills, serving a mix of fish, Wagyu beef, ribeye, vegetables, salads, mac and cheese, and desserts.

The Pantry, located near the reception desk, offers round-the-clock coffee, tea, cookies, fruit, and water. Room service is available, with hours depending on your package.

Riverside Ravel has two bars: the glass-ceilinged Palm Court Bar on Deck 3, home to the Botanist Bar, and the al fresco Vista Bar on the sundeck. The Botanist’s cocktail menu features an extensive list of botanical creations with house-made syrups, infusions, and fresh herbs grown onboard. Bartenders are happy to offer recommendations, or you can try the rotating Cocktail of the Day.

Riverside’s two premium all-inclusive packages include wine, spirits, and champagne.

Onboard entertainment is limited to a pianist and singer who perform nightly in the Palm Court lounge. Occasionally, local musicians or dancers join when the Ravel is in port. Guests can participate in mixology classes and pastry chef demonstrations. There is no casino or stage shows.

Located on the lower level, the 24-hour fitness center offers free weights, exercise mats, foam rollers, Thera-bands, and a range of TechnoGym strength and cardio equipment. Walking poles are also available for use on excursions. A large indoor pool at the aft of Deck 3 features a resistance current for lap swimming and a relaxation lounge. When the top deck is open, guests can also take laps outdoors.

On Deck 1, the spa has a single treatment room with no changing area, where a dedicated therapist provides facials and massages using Natura Bissé skincare products from Spain—the same luxury brand featured in the stateroom toiletries.