Cruise Itinerary
| Date | Activity | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Dec 2027 | Passau, Germany |
5:00pm | |
| 22 Dec 2027 | Melk, Austria |
7:00am | 12:00pm |
| 22 Dec 2027 | Vienna, Austria |
6:30pm | |
| 23 Dec 2027 | Vienna, Austria |
6:00pm | |
| 24 Dec 2027 | Budapest, Hungary |
9:30am | |
| 25 Dec 2027 | Budapest, Hungary |
9:00am | |
| 25 Dec 2027 | Esztergom, Hungary |
2:00pm | 6:00pm |
| 26 Dec 2027 | Bratislava, Slovakia |
7:00am | 12:00pm |
| 27 Dec 2027 | Linz, Austria |
3:30pm | 10:00pm |
| 28 Dec 2027 | Passau, Germany |
7:30am |
All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.
Spend Christmas Eve in Budapest!
A magical Christmas river cruise invites you to discover the enchanting landscapes of the Danube River. Starting in Passau, you sail through wintry floodplains and romantic valleys. In Melk, the baroque Melk Abbey towers proudly above the river. The journey continues to Vienna, where imperial grandeur and festive markets create an unforgettable atmosphere.
The highlight awaits on Christmas Eve in Budapest: the Hungarian capital sparkles with lights, while the Chain Bridge and the grand Parliament shine over the river. Surrounded by festive traditions and culinary delights, you will experience a truly memorable night. The next stop is Esztergom, home to a magnificent basilica overlooking the Danube.
From there, you visit Bratislava, a city of medieval charm and lively culture, before heading to Linz, blending tradition with modernity. Finally, you return to Passau, enriched by the spirit of the season.
The ever-changing scenery – snowy vineyards, gentle hills, and riverside towns – adds to the magic of this cruise, combining tradition, culture, and nature in perfect harmony.
A small group of only 190 guests and unlimited comfort on board the VIVA TWO offer the best conditions to make every trip an unforgettable experience. Your memories will be marked by a special feel-good atmosphere. By the unmistakable ship design, which reflects the traveled river worlds with natural materials and bright colors. From the warm crew, whose high service standards always have top priority. Of culinary highlights ranging from gourmet dinners to live cooking. And of moments in which excitement and relaxation alternate in the most beautiful way. Look forward to an exceptional river cruise ship!
The VIVA TWO is the second new build from VIVA Cruises and, with 95 cabins, invites up to 190 passengers to enjoy moments of well-being on board. There are eight suites on the Diamond Deck, which are 24 sqm in size and have a French balcony, inviting you to enjoy the beautiful view. On the Diamond Deck and the Ruby Deck there are 15 m² 2-bed cabins with a French balcony. On the Emerald Deck, the 2-bed cabins have windows that cannot be opened. All cabins are perfectly equipped with a flat-screen TV, included minibar, Nespresso® machine, beauty products from RITUALS®, hairdryer, safe, air conditioning, shower and WC and leave nothing to be desired.
Ship Profile & Stats
- Length: 135m
- Maiden Voyage: 2023
- Passenger Capacity (dbl): 190
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.
Double Cabin on Ruby Deck.
Double Cabin on Diamond Deck.
Suite on Diamond Deck.
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