Hays Travel is set to host more than 130 customers onboard an exclusive Riviera Travel cruise as customers jet off from regional airports this week.

The fully chartered ‘Blue Danube’ voyage will take customers on a seven-night adventure aboard MS William Wordsworth from 17 October.

The river cruise will explore the grand baroque architecture, medieval cities and picture-perfect towns of the Danube, stopping in Bratislava, Vienna and Budapest.

Customers will fly from five regional airports – London Heathrow, Bristol, Birmingham, Manchester and Leeds Bradford - each accompanied by a Hays Travel host, who will remain with them for the duration of the trip.

Exclusive benefits of the Hays Travel takeover include an airport meet and greet, a host for each regional departure, a Captain’s cocktail reception, a free enhanced Vienna excursion, and onboard Hays Travel hospitality desk.

Hays Travel’s Head of Cruise, Catriona Parsons (pictured), said: “We’re excited to partner with Riviera Travel on the first of many river charters, as Hays Travel continues to ensure a smooth and enjoyable journey for our customers, taking care of them every step of the way.”

Riviera Travel’s Director of Trade and Partnerships for UK and Ireland, Vicky Billing, said: “We’re pleased to be operating Hays Travel’s first-ever river cruise charter.

"Offering a full-ship experience is a significant milestone, and Hays Travel brings their well-known customer focus and attention to detail to make it a memorable journey.

"Their team has done a solid job in securing bookings, and we’re confident guests will enjoy a fantastic experience onboard.”