Cruise Itinerary
| Date | Activity | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Dec 2026 | Dusseldorf, Germany |
6:00pm | |
| 28 Dec 2026 | Amsterdam, The Netherlands |
9:00am | |
| 29 Dec 2026 | Amsterdam, The Netherlands |
9:00am | |
| 29 Dec 2026 | Utrecht, Netherlands |
12:30pm | 6:30pm |
| 30 Dec 2026 | Antwerp, Belgium |
7:30am | |
| 31 Dec 2026 | Antwerp, Belgium |
2:00am | |
| 31 Dec 2026 | Rotterdam, Netherlands |
12:30pm | |
| 01 Jan 2027 | Rotterdam, Netherlands |
8:00am | |
| 01 Jan 2027 | Gorinchem, Netherlands |
11:00am | 5:00pm |
| 01 Jan 2027 | Nijmegen, Netherlands |
10:30pm | |
| 02 Jan 2027 | Nijmegen, Netherlands |
3:00pm | |
| 03 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.
Experience the turn of the year on a festive river cruise from Düsseldorf via Amsterdam to Rotterdam – a journey full of glamor, culture and winter romance.
Start your cruise in the vibrant Rhine metropolis Düsseldorf, where you board an elegant river ship. Let yourself be pampered on board by a festively decorated ambience and excellent service. In Amsterdam, the charming capital of the Netherlands, you can expect historic canals, magnificent merchants’ houses and a touch of magic in the clear winter air. The city is particularly atmospheric at Christmas time with festive lighting and markets.
The highlight of your trip is the New Year in Rotterdam, where you will experience breathtaking fireworks over the skyline of this modern metropolis.
On the way back, picturesque places such as Gorinchem and Nijmegen invite you to stroll and discover. Stroll through the winding streets of the old town, admire the well-preserved architecture and sample regional specialties.
Back in Düsseldorf, your journey ends with numerous precious memories, new friendships and the feeling of having welcomed the new year in a special way. This river cruise combines relaxation, discovery and a festive atmosphere to create an experience that will stay with you for a long time to come.
Enter the VIVA MOMENTS and let yourself be enchanted by the elegant atmosphere. Here you can fully relax, on the VIVA MOMENTS every wish will be fulfilled. Indulge in a gourmet meal in the main restaurant or in the bistro and enjoy a drink in the panoramic lounge after dinner. Marvel at the passing scenery while golfing on the deck or while relaxing in the whirlpool. For the more active guests, rental bicycles are available for you to explore the landscape individually. Come on an unforgettable journey with the VIVA MOMENTS.
The VIVA MOMENTS invites with 88 cabins up to 176 passengers on feel-good moments on board. On the Diamond Deck there are four stylish balcony suites, which with 24 sqm size and a walk-out balcony invite you to enjoy the beautiful view. On the Diamond Deck, as well as on the Ruby Deck, there are 19 sqm 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.
Ship Profile & Stats
- Length: 135m
- Maiden Voyage: 2018
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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