MS George Eliot
MS George Eliot
The five-star MS George Eliot – named after one of the leading English novelists of the 19th century – is 110 metres of fine Swiss engineering and craftsmanship. As with all Riviera Travel cruise ships, MS George Eliot was built to the highest specifications and strict safety regulations by Scylla AG, world-renowned builders of the most modern cruisers in Europe.
Guests are welcomed in the elegant lobby with its gleaming marble floor, well-lit by sophisticated lighting. Thoughtful design is on tasteful display throughout the ship – sustainable hardwood furniture, intricate wrought-iron work, and polished copper and brass are beautifully complemented by soft leather and sumptuous Italian fabrics.
MS George Eliot offers the convivial ambience and personal service of a luxury boutique hotel. With 36 staff serving just 132 guests, the experience is far more intimate and enjoyable.
There are 70 luxuriously appointed suites and cabins, which all feature an en-suite bathroom with shower, individually controlled air-conditioning, flat-screen TV, hairdryer, safe, minibar, telephone and facilities for making tea and coffee. Complimentary Wi-Fi is available throughout the ship.
MS George Eliot Ship Facts
MS George Eliot was launched in 2018
The width of MS George Eliot is 12 meters
The maximum speed of the ship is 13 knots per hour
The length of MS George Eliot is 110 meters
The currency taken on MS George Eliot is EUR
MS George Eliot has 36 cabin crew members
The ship has 4 decks
MS George Eliot has 70 cabins on board
It also has wheelchair cabins on board
Explore MS George Eliot
Main Restaurant
The spacious main restaurant offers an intimate yet relaxed fine dining experience with informal free seating. Guests are spoilt for choice with a hearty buffet at breakfast; a salad and dessert buffet plus pasta station at lunch with served soup and main courses, and sumptuous four-course dinners executed with silver service.
Excursions and activities
A daily programme is produced on board and delivered to your cabin each evening, detailing the following day’s activities.
On our river cruises we love to take you right into the heart of each town or city you visit along the way, and during your cruise local guides will offer a variety of guided walking tours, panoramic coach tours and/or visits to museums and local cultural favourites such as a wine tasting in Burgundy and a train journey through the Swiss mountains.
You will have a good mix of touring and free time to learn about the history and the little quirks of each place, with plenty of time to explore at your own leisure. Please check the itinerary of the cruise for more specific details.
Optional excursions
Visits to places of interest are organised for most of the days of your holiday, but it it is not compulsory that you go on all the included experiences that have been arranged.
Please note: entrance fees to museums are not usually included in the price of your holiday.




Sun Deck
Crowning MS George Eliot is the Sun Deck, the ideal spot for taking in unhindered river views. There is a shaded seating area with plenty of comfortable outdoor chairs and sun loungers, as well as a putting green and splash pool.
Please note: The Sun Deck is only accessible by stairs.
Putting Green
The Putting Green can be found on the Sun Deck next to the Splash Pool.
Sun Deck
- Sun Loungers & Chairs
- Splash Pool
- Putting Green
Diamond Deck
- Bistro
- Travel Desk
- Reception
- Shop
- Panorama Lounge
- Bar
- Library
- Diamond Deck Cabin
- Deluxe Balcony Suite
- Superior Suite
Ruby Deck
- Restaurant
- Ruby Deck Cabin
- Superior Suite
Emerald Deck
- Wellness Centre
- Emerald Deck Cabin
- Superior Suite
MS George Eliot Cabins & Suites
Deluxe Balcony Suite
