VIVA RUBY, 8 Night A Journey from Canalside Charm to Hanseatic Splendor ex Amsterdam, The Netherlands to Bremen, Germany

Your journey begins in Amsterdam, the vibrant capital of the Netherlands, which delights with its romantic canals, world-famous museums and unmistakable historical charm. As soon as you set sail, a fascinating view opens up of the city’s waterways, which have shaped life and trade for centuries. From here, the cruise takes you northwards through the wide, flat landscapes of the Netherlands, past green meadows, windmills and idyllic villages.

In Enkhuizen and Lemmer, you can immerse yourself in the maritime heritage of the IJsselmeer. Historic harbors, traditional sailing ships and lovingly restored old towns tell of the great days of seafaring and life with and on the water. You then reach Groningen, a young, lively city that will surprise you with its historic old town, imposing churches and a vibrant cultural scene.

Your journey continues via Leer and Papenburg through the Frisian inland. This region is characterized by typical waterways, locks and canals, which make quiet and decelerated travel a special experience. In Papenburg, you can also expect an exciting contrast between tradition and modernity, not least thanks to the world-famous Meyer Werft shipyard.</p

In Oldenburg and Bremerhaven, you can experience genuine North German flair. Historic buildings, modern districts and a strong connection to the sea characterize the image of these cities, where maritime history and contemporary harbour atmosphere meet harmoniously.

The atmospheric highlight is the conclusion in Bremen. The city impresses with its impressive old town, the UNESCO-protected market square, the town hall and the famous Bremen Town Musicians. Your journey between Holland and northern Germany ends here in a particularly impressive way – rich in cultural discoveries, scenic impressions and maritime charm.

The VIVA RUBY is the smallest ship in our fleet – and also one of the most exclusive. With space for a maximum of 80 guests, it offers a particularly personal and informal atmosphere on board. Following the extensive renovation in 2025, the ship has 40 comfortable outside double cabins, including 32 elegant double cabins on two decks and 8 spacious suites on the top deck. On the Diamond Deck, you will find cabins with French balconies from which you can enjoy the passing scenery from your bed. Each cabin is comfortably equipped with TV, radio, minibar, safe, hairdryer, air conditioning, shower and WC. You are warmly welcomed in the inviting entrance hall with reception. Directly adjacent is the stylish lounge with panorama bar and dance floor, which invites you to linger and socialize. On the Smaragd Deck, a small boutique invites you to browse and discover. The VIVA RUBY’s restaurant offers culinary delights for all the senses – in a timelessly elegant ambience that invites you to linger and enjoy.

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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