I.D. Riva Tours GmbH

What I.D. Riva Tours GmbH does

I.D. Riva Tours GmbH is a German tour operator (GmbH) founded in 2005 and headquartered in Gräfelfing near Munich, specializing exclusively in travel to Croatia. The company sells package holidays and individual travel components — small-ship cruises (10–40 passengers on motor sailers and motor yachts), hotel and resort bookings, vacation homes and apartments, naturist/FKK vacations, activity cruises (cycling and hiking), and ship charters — directly to German-speaking consumers in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, with optional travel insurance distributed via a partnership with HanseMerkur. Its go-to-market mixes direct-to-consumer channels (German-language website kroatien-idriva.de, phone, in-person office by appointment) with sales-led personalized itinerary planning, supported by annual print and digital catalogs, a newsletter, social media, SEO, and trade-association memberships (DERTOUR, Croatian National Tourist Board, AHK, RDA, ÖERV, SRV/FSV).

The company operates a curated Croatia inventory built on direct partnerships with nearly 400 Croatian hotels and resorts, 200+ vacation homes and apartments, and exclusive distribution rights for 24+ motor yachts and motor sailers — providing breadth across Istria, Kvarner, North/Central/South Dalmatia, Plitvice Lakes, Zagreb, and Continental Croatia. On-the-ground service is delivered by 60+ locally employed staff in Croatia handling customer support and quality control, while the Germany HQ (17 employees per firmographics data) oversees booking operations and management. Technology consists of a standard travel-booking platform and online catalog system with no disclosed proprietary features. Revenue is generated via transaction fees (commissions) on hotel, cruise, and vacation-home bookings, with package pricing (half-/full-board) bundled for certain cruise and resort stays.

In January 2025, I.D. Riva Tours became a wholly-owned subsidiary of DERTOUR Group (specifically DERTOUR Deutschland, itself part of REWE Group), operating under its established brand with continued leadership from managing directors Konstantin Gaitanides and Stefan Römheld. The corporate structure changes the strategic context — embedding the company within a major European travel group — but does not alter the day-to-day operating model.

Name

I.D. Riva Tours GmbH

Legal name

I.D. Riva Tours GmbH

Website

https://kroatien-idriva.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

I.D. Riva Tours GmbH is a German tour operator (founded 2005, Munich-area) selling Croatia-focused package holidays, small-ship cruises, hotels, and vacation homes to German-speaking consumers in DACH markets, now operating as a DERTOUR Group subsidiary.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Tour Operator Services (Croatia Travel)

NAICS

Tour Operators (561520), Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water (48721)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Water Transportation (4400)

akta.pro primary industry

Domestic/In-Country Multi-Day Tour Operators (THAKADAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Small-Ship Expedition Cruises (Under ~500 Guests) (THAEADAC), Private/Customized Multi-Day Tour Operators (THAKADAC)

Keywords

• Croatia tour packages
• Small-ship cruises
• Vacation home rentals
• Adriatic island hopping
• Package holidays

Headquarters

HQ city

Gräfelfing

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Package Holidays (Pauschalreisen): Package holidays to Croatia including hotels, ferienanlagen, mobilheime (mobile homes), cruises, and vacation homes. Includes half-board and full-board options.
2. Hotel Bookings: Commission from booking nearly 400 Croatian hotels and resorts
3. Cruise Bookings: Blue voyage and island hopping cruise bookings on motor sailers and motor yachts with 10-40 passengers
4. Vacation Home Bookings: Over 200 vacation homes, apartments, and pensions bookings
5. Travel Insurance: Travel insurance products offered through HanseMerkur partnership including travel cancellation, travel interruption, travel liability, and travel health insurance

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

I.D. Riva Tours GmbH is a German tour operator that sells package holidays exclusively to Croatia, including small-ship cruises (Blue Voyage) on motor sailers and motor yachts carrying 10–40 passengers, hotel and holiday complex stays at nearly 400 partner properties, and over 200 vacation homes, apartments, and pensions. The company serves individual German-speaking travelers directly via its website, phone line, and personal consultation office, with 60+ local staff in Croatia supporting quality control and customer service throughout the trip.

Product overview

I.D. Riva Tours GmbH is a German tour operator specializing in Croatian travel, operating as a multi-product platform offering three core service lines: (1) Blaue Reise/Kreuzfahrten - small-ship cruises with 10-40 passengers on motor yachts and motor ships with island-hopping itineraries; (2) Hotels/Ferienanlagen/Mobilheime - accommodations including hotels, holiday complexes, apartments, and mobile homes; and (3) Ferienhäuser/Ferienwohnungen/Pensionen - vacation homes, apartments, and pensions with all-inclusive pricing. The company also offers specialized FKK (naturist) vacations, ship charter services, activity cruises with cycling and hiking focus, and travel protection insurance. The portfolio includes over 200 vacation homes and partnerships with nearly 400 Croatian hotels and holiday resorts, plus 24+ exclusively distributed motor ships and yachts. The company operates under the DERTOUR Group following early 2025, with headquarters in Gräfelfing near Munich and offices throughout Croatia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Blaue Reise / Kreuzfahrten (Blue Voyage / Cruises) Small-ship cruises along the Croatian Adriatic with 10–40 passengers on motor sailers and motor yachts featuring island-hopping, swimming in secluded bays, and visits to Mediterranean port towns, with half-board or full-board meals and activity tour options. Intended for German-speaking individual travelers, couples, and families seeking an intimate alternative to large cruise ships.
• Hotels / Ferienanlagen / Mobilheime Hotel, holiday complex, apartment, and mobile home accommodation portfolio across Croatian coastal regions (Istria, Kvarner, Dalmatia, plus Plitvice Lakes and Zagreb), with most hotels including tourist tax (Kurtaxe) and registration fees in the price. Targeted at German-speaking travelers seeking Croatian hotel stays; e.g., Hotel Ilirija in Biograd na Moru from €856 per double room with breakfast.
• Ferienhäuser / Ferienwohnungen / Pensionen (Vacation Homes, Apartments, Pensions) Vacation home, apartment, and pension rentals (more than 200 properties) with all-inclusive pricing covering bed linens, towels, tourist tax, utilities (electricity, gas, water), final cleaning, and air conditioning, requiring no deposit. Intended for German-speaking families and groups seeking self-catering Croatian accommodation.
• FKK-Urlaub (Naturist Vacations) Naturist (FKK) holiday offerings in Croatia, including FKK coastal resorts and nude cruises through the Adriatic, with accommodation ranging from hotel rooms to apartments to mobile homes. Targeted at German-speaking naturist travelers seeking dedicated FKK options.
• Schiffscharter (Ship Charter) Exclusive whole-ship charter service for motor sailers and motor yachts in the Croatian Adriatic at guaranteed prices, available for the 2026 and 2027 seasons. Targeted at German-speaking groups and charter clients wanting a private vessel.
• Aktivkreuzfahrten (Activity Cruises) Active travel cruises along the Croatian Adriatic featuring cycling and hiking activities, with routes RB, RC, ZB, TD, TV, and TC and updated 2026 routes RW (Wanderkreuzfahrt, Rijeka) and T8 (two-week Kvarner–Dalmatia route from Trogir). Intended for German-speaking active travelers seeking guided or self-guided cycling and walking experiences alongside a cruise.
• Reiserücktritts- & Reiseschutz (Travel Protection) Travel protection package offered in partnership with HanseMerkur Reiseversicherung AG, including travel cancellation insurance, travel interruption insurance, travel liability insurance, travel health insurance, and baggage insurance. Offered to German-speaking customers booking Croatia travel through I.D. Riva Tours.

Quantifiable outcome

• Small group cruises with 10-40 passengers vs. 3,500+ on large cruise ships
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• DERTOUR GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025I.D. Riva Tours became part of DERTOUR Group as of January 2025. The company continues to operate under DERTOUR Deutschland. This acquisition expands the product portfolio and enables continued growth while maintaining authentic Croatia travel experiences.
• Croatian Hotel and Resort Partners (nearly 400 properties)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnerships with nearly 400 Croatian hotels and resorts across Istria, Kvarner, Dalmatia, and other regions. Includes major chains like Valamar, Plava Laguna, Aminess, Bluesun, and independent properties.
• Motor Yacht and Motor Sailing Partners (24+ vessels)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive distribution partnerships for more than 24 motor sailers and motor yachts including MS Sveti Vid, MS Sagena, MY Felix, MY Olmissum, and others operating in the Croatian Adriatic.
• Croatian National Tourist Board (croatia.hr)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial partner for promoting Croatia as a travel destination to German-speaking markets.
• HanseMerkur Reiseversicherung AGminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership for offering travel insurance products including travel cancellation, travel interruption, travel liability, travel health, and baggage insurance.
• German-Croatian Chamber of Commerce (AHK)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerChamber membership supporting cross-border business relations between Germany and Croatia.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Sail Croatia: UK-headquartered small-ship cruise and sailing operator offering weekly Croatian Adriatic itineraries targeting younger international travelers. Direct competitor in the small-ship Croatia cruise category where I.D. Riva also operates.
• Variety Cruises: Greece-based small-ship cruise operator with motor yachts carrying 20-72 passengers across the Mediterranean and Adriatic. Closely comparable to I.D. Riva's Blue Voyage small-ship cruise product.
• Katarina Line: Croatian-domiciled small-ship cruise and yacht charter operator specializing in Croatia coastal itineraries. Directly comparable to I.D. Riva's Blue Voyage offering with similar vessel sizes and Adriatic routes.

Broad incumbents

• TUI Deutschland: Europe's largest tour operator with extensive Croatia hotel and cruise offerings. Broad incumbent in the same DACH consumer market with overlapping Croatia inventory.
• FTI Touristik: Major German tour operator offering Mediterranean package holidays including Croatia. Broad incumbent in the same DACH consumer market with similar DACH-to-Croatia customer overlap.
• Schauinsland-Reisen: German tour operator with strong Mediterranean portfolio. Comparable as a DACH tour operator serving similar individual/family traveler segments with Mediterranean/Croatia packages.
• Hurtigruten: Norwegian operator of small-ship expedition cruises (roughly 200-500 passengers). Comparable in the small-ship cruise category with similar intimate-experience positioning, though operating in different geographies.
• DERTOUR Deutschland: Parent company and major German tour operator offering broad multi-destination packages. Comparable as the strategic acquirer of I.D. Riva and as a broader tour operator competing in DACH distribution.

Emerging players

• Plava Laguna: Istria-based Croatian hotel and resort operator. I.D. Riva distributes Plava Laguna inventory; comparable as a Croatia-based accommodation provider overlapping in the same regions.
• Valamar Riviera: Croatia's largest hotel chain with coastal resorts across Istria, Kvarner, and Dalmatia. I.D. Riva is a distribution partner for Valamar properties; comparable as a Croatia-based supplier/peer in the same Croatian accommodation ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/RivaTours
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/i.d.-riva-tours-gmbh

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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