Ensemble Travel Group has announced that Riverside Luxury Cruises has joined its network of partners, marking a significant addition to its luxury cruise portfolio and the first such partnership with a travel agency consortium for the river cruise line. Backed by the German hospitality group Seaside Collection, Riverside brings a fresh perspective to river cruising with its boutique-style, all-suite ships and an emphasis on personalized, high-touch service.
Riverside Luxury Cruises is redefining river travel by combining the intimacy of small-ship cruising with the refined amenities of a five-star hotel. Each vessel is designed to deliver immersive cultural exploration across Europe’s most storied rivers, including the Rhine, Danube and Rhône, while maintaining a standard of comfort and elegance rooted in its hospitality pedigree. A hallmark of the experience is the butler service provided in every suite, assisting with everything from unpacking and booking spa appointments to arranging private dining or curated onshore excursions.
Through this partnership, Ensemble members will enjoy a range of benefits, including an enhanced commission structure. In addition, clients of Ensemble advisors will enjoy savings on one of Riverside’s most popular amenities, dining in the exclusive onboard Vintage Room.
“We are excited to welcome Riverside Luxury Cruises to Ensemble’s growing portfolio of luxury cruise partners,” said Rachel Grogan, senior director, partner relations, cruise for Ensemble. “This partnership reflects our ongoing focus on delivering exceptional value to our members through enhanced commissions and unique client perks, as well as our commitment to aligning with brands that share our dedication to elevated service and immersive travel experiences.”
This new partnership reinforces Ensemble’s commitment to growing its cruise business through an expanding portfolio of cruise partners and enhanced support for advisor success. With initiatives such as Cruise Circles—a collaborative community for sharing knowledge and opportunities—and Cruise EMAPP, the Ensemble Member Advisor Partner Panel, Ensemble is deepening supplier relationships and providing advisors with the tools, insights, and connections they need to drive cruise sales and grow their business.
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