Riverside Luxury Cruises is kicking off 2026 by celebrating a standout year of achievements that made 2025 one of the most successful chapters in the company’s short history.
The past year was defined by record sales growth, industry recognition, and strategic partnerships that further strengthened Riverside’s position within the global luxury travel market, setting the stage for continued momentum in 2026.
Jennifer Halboth, CEO, Riverside Luxury Cruises, North America, said that: “2025 has been a truly defining year for Riverside Luxury Cruises in North America.”
Halboth continued: “Doubling our sales, earning industry recognitions, and building meaningful consortia partnerships has validated everything we set out to achieve when we launched the brand less than three years ago, and we’re just getting started.”
Riverside Luxury Cruises delivered a breakthrough sales year in 2025, doubling sales year-over-year from 2024 and outperforming broader cruise industry growth trends. The results underscore the strength of the Riverside brand and the market’s response to its distinctive approach to luxury river cruising, supported by growing brand awareness and deepened engagement with travel advisors and strategic partners.
Said Halboth: “The growth we experienced this year is a testament to the trust our guests and partners place in the Riverside brand. Doubling our sales while maintaining the highest standards of luxury and service is an achievement we are incredibly proud of as we head into 2026.”
Throughout 2025, Riverside Luxury Cruises earned multiple industry honors recognizing its exceptional guest experience, top‑notch culinary program, and highly personalized service. These accolades underscore the company’s continued investment in innovation and its commitment to setting new standards in luxury river cruising.
In 2025, Riverside Luxury Cruises strengthened its global presence by forming strategic partnerships with leading luxury travel consortia. In July, Riverside was named a preferred partner of Ensemble, a premier boutique travel agency consortium representing top-tier agencies across the United States and Canada. This momentum continued in September, when Riverside was accepted into Virtuoso’s highly selective global portfolio of luxury travel partners, which includes 2,500 preferred suppliers across 100 countries.
Halboth observed: “Being welcomed into Ensemble and Virtuoso in the same year was a significant milestone for Riverside. Travel advisors are at the heart of luxury travel, and their belief in Riverside has been instrumental to our growth in 2025.”
Building on the momentum of a highly successful 2025, Riverside Luxury Cruises enters 2026 with plans to expand its itineraries and introduce exciting new themed cruises, including golf- and beer-focused journeys. Guests can also look forward to fresh surprises in the already stellar culinary program, further enhancing the immersive and unforgettable experiences that have become synonymous with the Riverside brand.
Go to www.Riverside-Cruises.com for more.
