Cruise Itinerary
| Date | Activity | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Dec 2026 | Passau, Germany |
5:00pm | |
| 29 Dec 2026 | Melk, Austria |
7:00am | 12:00pm |
| 29 Dec 2026 | Vienna, Austria |
6:30pm | |
| 30 Dec 2026 | Vienna, Austria |
6:00pm | |
| 31 Dec 2026 | Budapest, Hungary |
9:30am | |
| 01 Jan 2027 | Budapest, Hungary |
9:00am | |
| 01 Jan 2027 | Esztergom, Hungary |
2:00pm | 6:00pm |
| 02 Jan 2027 | Bratislava, Slovakia |
7:00am | 12:00pm |
| 03 Jan 2027 | Linz, Austria |
3:30pm | 10:00pm |
| 04 Jan 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.
Welcome the New Year in Budapest with us!
Welcome the New Year in style with a pulsating Danube cruise that combines celebration, culture and relaxation in a unique way. Your journey begins in the city of Passau, where festively decorated streets, traditional Christmas markets and the scent of mulled wine and chestnuts spread a festive atmosphere. The following evening, explore the historic city center of Wien’ with its magnificent palaces, attend a classical concert or enjoy a traditional coffee house culture.
Then travel on to Budapest, the pearl on the Danube. Experience a glamorous New Year’s Eve with spectacular fireworks that bathe the historic buildings in a sea of lights. The view from Gellért Hill or the banks of the Danube promises an unforgettable New Year’s Eve
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On the way downstream, visit Esztergom with its impressive basilica, which towers majestically over the Danube. Let yourself be enchanted by the historical charm and spiritual atmosphere of this important religious center of Hungary. In Bratislava, medieval alleyways, cozy cafés and a unique mix of past and present await you.
This journey is more than just a celebration – it is an invitation to start the new year with inspiration, a desire to discover and a touch of romance. Enjoy the comfort on board, delicious regional specialties and the view of wintry landscapes along the Iconic Danube. Let yourself be seduced by the magic of Europe and start a year full of new perspectives.
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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