Cruise Itinerary
| Date | Activity | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Dec 2026 | Dusseldorf, Germany |
6:00pm | |
| 29 Dec 2026 | Amsterdam, The Netherlands |
9:00am | |
| 30 Dec 2026 | Amsterdam, The Netherlands |
9:00am | |
| 30 Dec 2026 | Utrecht, Netherlands |
12:30pm | 6:30pm |
| 31 Dec 2026 | Antwerp, Belgium |
7:30am | |
| 01 Jan 2027 | Antwerp, Belgium |
2:00am | |
| 01 Jan 2027 | Rotterdam, Netherlands |
12:30pm | |
| 02 Jan 2027 | Rotterdam, Netherlands |
8:00am | |
| 02 Jan 2027 | Gorinchem, Netherlands |
11:00am | 5:00pm |
| 02 Jan 2027 | Nijmegen, Netherlands |
10:30pm | |
| 03 Jan 2027 | Nijmegen, Netherlands |
3:00pm | |
| 04 Jan 2027 | Dusseldorf, Germany |
4:00am |
All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.
Welcome the New Year with us in Antwerp!
Would you like to welcome in the New Year in an atmosphere full of festive cheer and unique experiences?
This exclusive New Year’s Eve trip takes you to the vibrant cities of the Netherlands and Belgium, where the old year is bid farewell in a colorful sea of lights, music and joy.
Your journey begins in Düsseldorf, where modern elegance meets Rhineland conviviality, and takes you along the Rhine to some of the liveliest cities in Western Europe. In Amsterdam, you will experience the colorful hustle and bustle on the picturesque canals, lined with historic houses, hip boutiques and a lively art scene – cosmopolitan, creative and full of inspiration. Utrecht also delights with its atmospheric old town, idyllic canals and cozy shipyard cellars.
On New Year’s Eve, Antwerp awaits you, a city that captivates with its historic charm, festive markets and the special atmosphere of the old town. Celebrate the turn of the year with a festive dinner and experience the spectacular fireworks display on the River Scheldt – an unforgettable moment.
Rotterdam, with its impressive modern architecture and cultural wealth, as well as charming Gorinchem and cosy Nijmegen, one of the oldest cities in the Netherlands, are also on the program. These places combine history and modernity in an ideal way and invite you to make a variety of discoveries.
Be enchanted by this unique festive trip, which not only marks the start of a new year, but also creates precious memories that will stay with you for a long time – before you return to Düsseldorf.
Look forward to the first new building of VIVA Cruises, the MS VIVA ONE! Indulge in gourmet dining in the main restaurant “RIVERSIDE” or in “VIVA’s Bistro” and enjoy a drink in the panoramic lounge after dinner. Marvel at the passing scenery while sunbathing on the deck or while relaxing in the whirlpool. Take some time out in the spa area and relax in the steam room or sauna. For the more active guests, rental bikes are available to explore the landscape individually. Come on an unforgettable trip with the VIVA ONE.
Our first own new building, the VIVA ONE invites with 88 cabins up to 176 passengers on feel-good moments on board. On the diamond deck there are four luxurious suites, which with 24 sqm size and a balcony (approx. 2 sqm) invite you to enjoy the beautiful view. On the Diamond Deck, as well as on the Ruby Deck, there are 19 m² Junior Suites, which have a French balcony. The main part of the cabins is made up by 2-bed cabins with 16 sqm size. These have French balconies on the Diamond and Ruby decks and non-opening windows on the Emerald deck. All cabins are perfectly equipped with flat-screen TV, included mini-bar, Nespresso® machine, Beauty products from RITUALS®, hairdryer, safe, air conditioning, shower and toilet.
From a technical and sustainable perspective, the VIVA ONE impresses with some special features and innovations. A total of 68 solar cells, distributed on both sides of the sun deck, support the on-board power system. The energy generated is also used primarily for the ship’s bow thruster and for high power usage. In general, a lot of emphasis was placed on low energy consumption for lighting, pumps, air conditioning, heating, ventilation, and galley and laundry equipment during the design process. The water treatment system is also state-of-the-art. Guests can refill their reusable VIVA drinking bottles at any time at two water stations in the lobby and at the bar, while VIVA glass carafes are available in the restaurant. To reduce fuel consumption, the ship features an efficient hull form, powertrain and fuel-saving autopilot to simplify navigation. Main and auxiliary engines are powered by clean synthetic GTL diesel, reducing local emissions.
Ship Profile & Stats
- Length: 135m
- Maiden Voyage: 2022
- Passenger Capacity (dbl): 176
OUR START Just in time for the start of the winter season in 2018/2019, we set sail as a premium provider of river cruises. Since then, we have dedicated ourselves to comfortable travel on water – with a convincing all-inclusive offer for our guests as well as exclusive destinations in Europe.
OUR BASIS Behind the VIVA Cruises brand is the renowned Swiss shipping company Scylla AG, which currently owns a fleet of 40 ships. With VIVA Cruises and our company headquarters in Düsseldorf, we would like to establish ourselves as an international river cruise operator.
OUR DRIVE “Enjoy the moment” is our motto. How we live it every day? Through our dedicated team paired with high quality ships, we create for our guests places of experience with high standards. We focus on an extraordinary good relationship between our crew and our guests – and that with premium quality at fair prices.
OUR TEAM Your vacation is a matter of the heart for us. For this reason, we work as a young and competent team in Düsseldorf every day to make your dream cruise aboard our ships possible. We work future- and growth-oriented and always give our best to turn your trip into unique feel-good moments.
VIVA’s Mission and Vision We give everything to offer our guests remarkable river cruises, that will be remembered for a long time and will let them recall wonderful moments.
In doing so, we pursue the vision that excellent service and a fair price-performance ratio can be easily combined and perfectly implemented.
Therefor, we do our utmost to steer more sustainably into the future and work on it every day.
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Double Cabin on Emerald Deck.
Double Cabin on Ruby Deck.
Junior Suite on Ruby Deck.
Double Cabin on Diamond Deck.
Junior Suite on Diamond Deck.
Beyond Suite on Diamond Deck.
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