About Riverside Debussy
Riverside Debussy belongs to Riverside Luxury Cruises's Riverside Suite series and entered service in 2018. Built to navigate the lock systems and bridge clearances of European waterways, she measures roughly 135 metres in length and accommodates up to 84 guests in 42 staterooms across 4 passenger decks.
Founded in 2023 by Mario Ferreira after acquiring three former Crystal River vessels, Riverside Luxury Cruises operates the Riverside Mozart, Ravel, Debussy and Bach as all-suite, all-butler ships on the Rhine, Danube, Main, Moselle, Seine and Bordeaux waterways. Riverside Debussy reflects that brand DNA — from the design of her public spaces to the inclusions in her base fare.
The ship's typical home waters are the Seine, where she runs 2 distinct itineraries during the operating season. Repositioning sailings, themed wine cruises and Christmas-market voyages may be added in autumn and early winter.
Cabin categories
The following stateroom and suite categories are offered onboard. Square-foot figures are quoted from the operator's published deck plans and exclude balcony floor space.
| Category | Square feet | Deck | Window / view | Max guests |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petite Suite | 220 sq ft | Sapphire Deck | French balcony | 2 |
| Deluxe Suite | 270 sq ft | Diamond Deck | Open-air balcony | 2 |
| Penthouse Suite | 520 sq ft | Crystal Deck | Open-air balcony | 2 |
| Owner's Suite | 775 sq ft | Crystal Deck | Wraparound veranda | 2 |
Deck plan
Riverside Debussy is laid out across 4 passenger decks plus the open-air sun deck. Public spaces, cabins and crew areas are arranged in the configuration described below.
Onboard amenities
- Sun deck with shaded lounge area
- Panoramic lounge with floor-to-ceiling windows
- Main restaurant serving open-seating regional cuisine
- Casual bistro for breakfast, lunch and late-night snacks
- Reception with 24-hour staff and concierge service
- Lift between most passenger decks
- Complimentary onboard Wi-Fi throughout the ship
- Hair salon and small fitness room
- Wellness centre with sauna or steam room
- Specialty restaurant with reservation-only seating
- All-inclusive beverages, gratuities and shore excursions
Featured itineraries
The voyages below are representative of those Riverside Debussy sails during her primary season. Exact ports, departure dates and durations vary by year — consult the operator for current schedules.
| Itinerary | Length | Sample ports | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris & Normandy | 8 nights | Paris · Vernon · Les Andelys · Rouen · Caudebec · Honfleur | Seine |
| Seine Impressions | 7 nights | Paris · Giverny · Rouen · Le Havre · Honfleur · Vernon | Seine |