VIVA Cruises European River Brochure 2020/2021

2020/2021

Rivers Cities Countryside Danube - Elbe - Moselle - Rhine - RhĂ´ne - Seine

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Enjoy the Moment

River Spirits There is beauty on every bank, a sight to behold behind every bend.

Breathtaking natural landscapes intertwine with cosmopolitan cities, magnificently followed by splendid historical sites. On-board the floating premium vessels of VIVA Cruises, every moment is a moment of pure variety, every day begins with new perspectives.

After all, we want to fill your special getaway with unique experiences for you to remember again and again.

Follow the bends of the river with us and relish the joyful excitement that comes with every stop. Our carefully selected routes will take you to the heart of Europe‘s most beautiful metropolises and will also allow you to drop anchor in unique regions off the beaten track. On our many and varied excursions, you can let yourself be impressed by art and culture, actively explore the world on hiking tours or go on delicious culinary expeditions. We make it our business to ensure that you always see the best of everything on each and every VIVA river cruise.

Let us spoil you on-board while you travel with us, to fantastic destinations. Our equally attentive and friendly crew will fulfill your every wish, and thanks to the unique VIVA All-Inclusive offering, no wish will be left unfulfilled: From highest comfort to exquisite culinary creations and exclusive drinks, even your mini-bar and gratuities are included in the cruise price.

In addition to the wealth of inspiration, there is also some exciting news on the horizon this season. As the youngest member of the fleet, the VIVA I will be launched, and like the newly renovated VIVA Tiara, will provide waves of enthusiasm. Meet the VIVA fleet first hand and set sail with us!

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VIVA Discoveries

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Advent Season & Holiday Magic 2020 – 2021

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VIVA All-Inclusive

40 – 58

Rhine & Tributaries

10 – 17

New ships

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Danube

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Cast off

74 – 79

Rhône & Seine

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VIVA Photo Journeys

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Winter’s Tale & Christmas and New Year 2021 – 2022

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VIVA Discoveries

Adventure or relaxation?

Both!

A river cruise with VIVA Cruises lets you discover the world in a unique way: you are always right at the heart of it all and your floating oasis of peace is never far away. Whether it‘s a city‘s newest museum, the most beautiful shopping street or the picturesque medieval castle - everything is just a walk away and, depending on the region, our local guide will be at your disposal. Enjoy the many possibilities that our excursions offer you again and again and let the knowledge of our guides amaze you. We have already compiled a small selection of unforgettable experiences for you here. Is the anticipation already growing?

Wine tour in a VW-Bulli Velvety, sweet or complex? Discover the wonderful wines of the Moselle and let yourself be chauffeured through the regions lovely vineyards in a beautifully restored VW-Bulli! During your tour through the sun-drenched hillsides, you will immerse yourself in the cultural landscape of the Moselle, learn all about the cultivated varieties from your expert driver and enjoy a wine tasting with each new vineyard. Enjoy the unique view over the river valley with every single drop!

Tour: Moselle Bulli Tour from Bernkastel-Kues Duration: Approximately 2 hours How: In a VW-Bulli from/to ship Price Per Person: 59 $

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Tulip Kingdom Keukenhof Everyone simply flourishes in the midst of the world-famous Keukenhof Park. Let us tell you all about the best places to visit on the entertaining trip from Amsterdam and then simply follow the scent of fragrant flowers, streams, lakes, windmills and cafés. You can take a stroll through the sea of colors or rent a bike to discover even more garden.

Tour: Visit the Keukenhof Duration: Approximately 5 hours How: Bus transfer & comfortable walks Price Per Person: 64 $

Best of Budapest Paprika, Pörkölt and magnificent architecture: This city tour takes you to the most beautiful parts of the Hungarian capital.

Discover the many culinary delights between the impressive parliament building and the enchanting St. Stephen‘s Basilica.

Get a taste of coffee house culture, marvel at confectionery artistry at the Strudelhaus and admire the fascinating beauty of the Belle Epoque.

Tour: Culinary City Tour of Budapest Duration: Approximately 4 hours How: Transfers & comfortable walks Price Per Person: 47 $

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Funzeltour in Boppard Embark on a journey through time through the centuries and get to know the eventful history of Boppard in a humorous way - with a delicious wine tasting at every attraction! Your knowledgeable city guide will accompany you with a cart from the Middle Ages to the modern age and tell you many anecdotes. The starting point of the evening tour is the „Schinderhannes und Julchen“ guesthouse, where your extraordinary tour at the crackling fireplace with a delicious Spundekäs ends happily.

Tour: Funzeltour in Boppard Duration: Approximately 2 hours How: Comfortable walks Price Per Person: 167 $ (package)

Monet’s Garden Dream in Giverny Have you ever taken a seat in a painting? In the famous garden of Monet you have the opportunity to do so! The impressionist described the garden as his „most beautiful masterpiece“ and was inspired by it again and again. Relax by the water-lily pond that served as the model for the series Les Nymphéas and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere and unique lighting mood. Maybe you even bring your drawing pad with you?

Tour: Vernon Monets House and Garden Duration: Approximately 4 hours How: Transfer & comfortable walks Price Per Person: 355 $ (package)

You can find even more unique shore excursions online at viva-cruises.com/us 6

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S L OW D OW N with The Ritual of Happy Buddha

In ancient China, 1100 years ago, the Happy Buddha was a famous monk whose legendary smile brought happiness wherever he went. Inspired by his story, we designed a collection of energizing products that boost your mood with sweet orange and cedar wood.

Discover the Ritual of Happy Buddha and bring a touch of happiness to your everyday life.

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VIVA All-Inclusive

Smooth Sailing All The Way Our floating premium hotels offer you the perfect getaway: You arrive at our hotel and can immediately unwind. Enjoy the experience of not having to worry about a thing. Except your wishes.

How about your favorite cocktail on the sun deck while breathtaking landscapes pass by?

A wonderful stop in the whirlpool, where you can relax under the stars? Or a cozy warm sauna session that rejuvenates body, mind and soul? You can also indulge yourself in our on-board restaurants, where our chefs serve you delicious culinary highlights every evening. From regional to vegan to international – the variety of delicacies seems boundless! Our stylish bars and lounges offer the perfect setting to celebrate an eventful day with newly found friends. And of course, our attentive service staff always arrange everything in your lovingly furnished cabin so that you can start the next morning‘s adventure com­pletely refreshed.

Lean back and enjoy your holiday with all your senses. This is exactly what we have designed our unique VIVA All-Inclusive for – and numerous amenities are already included in your travel price.

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VIVA All-Inclusive

Anchoring and Arriving Lean back and enjoy your holiday with all your senses. This is exactly what we have designed with our unique VIVA All-Inclusive – and numerous amenities are already included in your cruise price.

VIVA All-Inclusive • Relaxed atmosphere among cosmopolitan guests • Perfect crew/guest ratio • Elegantly furnished cabins bathed in light and with a well-stocked mini-bar • Gourmet restaurants featuring international cuisine and premium beverages • Exclusive beauty products from Rituals • Wi-Fi internet access • Gratuities included

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VIVA ONE

River milestones Our heartbeat is measured in knots and our passion for perfection sets the course. At VIVA Cruises, we are always searching for experiences and adventures that will become lasting memories for our guests. On every route and every river cruise ship. This pioneering spirit also characterizes VIVA ONE right down to the very last plank. Our first newly built vessel combines casual luxury and exceptional design with environmentally friendly innovations that are unparalleled in the river cruise industry.

Share with us the enthusiasm for new horizons and travel to fascinating destinations on-board our youngest fleet member starting in 2021.

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VIVA ONE

New Horizons Get to know our youngest fleet member and all our measures to protect people, nature and the river from 2021 onwards

Sustainability • Hybrid drive with GTL fuel, biodegradable • Reduction of CO2 consumption • Reduction of fine dust emissions by up to 60 % • Use of shore-side electricity possible • Responsible route planning • Avoidance of plastics, e.g. by using water dispensers and reusable bottles • offer of vegetarian and vegan dishes

VIVA Cruises supports the environmental initiative REDD+ Business, which is committed, among other things, to the protection of rainforests and their afforestation.

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VIVA ONE Year of Construction: 2021 Flag: Switzerland Length: 135 m Width: 11,45 m Depth: 1,50 m Language on-board: English/German

VIVA’s Bistro Our on-board bistro is the perfect place to enjoy a casual meal in a relaxed atmosphere, where you can satisfy your hunger from morning to night.

The freshly prepared dishes include delicious club sandwiches as well as crisp salads or spicy burgers straight from the grill.

Cabins and Suites The 87 twin-bed cabins and 8 suites were designed for you as stylish oases of well-being, which are characterized by perfectly designed room concepts. Enjoy the highest level of comfort with all the amenities that make your private retreat a true home away from home.

Wellness On-board, you will find numerous ways to reach deepest relaxation as well as active recreation. Dive in the outdoor pool, work out in the gym and feel reborn after a spa visit with sauna and steam bath.

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VIVA ONE

Architecture The spacious architecture is flooded with light and characterized by a dynamic style of design. The openly designed areas merge seamlessly into each other and convey a generous sense of spaciousness. Stroll through the bright lounges and soak up the panoramic views.

Riverside Restaurant In our main restaurant, our chef will invite you every day anew to embark on an exquisite culinary journey of discovery. Enjoy a variety of taste experiences, ranging from modern creations to timeless classics – with flexible dining times and free choice of seating.

Moments Let our specialty restaurant seduce with the culinary art and taste the passion that is put into every course. First-class menus and exquisite drinks will broaden your culinary horizons – a true treat every single moment.

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VIVA ONE

Cast Off! An intimate group of only 190 guests and bound­less comfort offer the very best con­ ditions on-board the VIVA ONE to turn every journey into an unforgettable experience.

Your memories will be filled with a unique feeling of well-being. Of the unmistakable ship design, with its natural materials and light colors, which is a reflection of the river worlds we traveled through. Of the friendly crew, whose high standards of service always have top priority. Of the culinary highlights, which range from luxurious dinners to live cooking. And of moments in which suspense and relaxation alternate in the most beautiful way. Look forward to an extraordinary river cruise ship!

VIVA ONE • 190 Guests • 52 Crew members • 3 Restaurants • 1 Outdoor pool • Fitness area • Spa with sauna and steam bath • Minigolf-Green

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VIVA ONE

Vegan Food

Interior Features of Cabins and Suites • 87 twin-bed cabins, 14 m2 • 8 suites, 17 m2 • Luxurious double bed or single beds • Floor deep windows or French balconies • Suites with exclusive living area • Spacious wardrobe • Bathroom with bathtub and/or separate shower as well as hair dryer and beauty products • Flatscreen TV and telephone • Private safe • Free minibar, refilled daily

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VIVA TIARA

VIVA TIARA Harmonious designs, high-quality materials and a new lifestyle – on the VIVA TIARA we have literally cleared the decks and fully modernized our river vessel. Premium facilities and a selected interior now let the 76 sunny outside cabins as well as the public areas shine in fresh splendor. Furthermore, an additional world of enjoyment will inspire you: In our new bistro, we serve small delicacies at lunch and dinner that will make every foodie’s heart beat faster.

In addition to the many exciting culinary inno­ vations, you can also look forward to established classic dishes. Because just like on every other ship in the fleet, we will continue to spoil you onboard the VIVA TIARA with numerous extras that are included in our standard service. Thanks to the VIVA All-Inclusive, you can enjoy the very highest levels of comfort, personal service and top culinary delights with full board, including exquisite wines, long drinks, cocktails, soft drinks and coffee specialties.

From March 2020, embark on a voyage of discovery on-board the new VIVA TIARA and secure your favorite suite for a getaway with all amenities included.

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Vegan Food

VIVA TIARA • 153 guests • 42 crew members • 76 outside cabins and suites with French balconies • Gourmet restaurant, bistro and bar • Wellness and spa area and outdoor whirlpool • Fitness center

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VIVA River Cruises 2020 – 2021

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On our diverse routes, we always focus on the essential: the fulfilment of your wishes.

No matter whether we are anchoring in exciting cities, cultural highlights in sight or unique natural spectacles with VIVA Cruises you are always in best hands. Discover the most beautiful corners of Europe with us!

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VIVA Photo Journeys

Voyage, Voyage

Seeing the World from New Perspectives The Danube river glistens in the reflection of the magnificent Budapest Parliament building. The imposing imperial castle of Cochem is surrounded by vine-clad mountains, like a passe-partout. The lively atmosphere of the Saint-Germain quarter with Motifs for an eternity.

Capture these unique moments with your camera and accompany us on fascinating photo safaris to the most beautiful destinations in Europe.

We are offering you this unique opportunity together with our partner Olympus so you can experience the latest camera technology on-board, listen to interesting and educational presentations and discover the joy of photography in workshops. Let a professional photographer show you how to make optimal use of your camera to take extraordinary and memorable pictures.

Seine route with Normandy: Paris – Les Andelys – Rouen – Caudebec – Vernon – Paris Date: June 2 – June 9, 2020 7 nights Ship: MS JANE AUSTEN Price per person: from 2,655 $

The Ecstasy of the Rhine Rhine route with castle panorama: Düsseldorf – Coblenz – Bernkastel – Trier – Cochem – Rüdesheim – Bonn – Cologne Date: September 12 – September 19, 2020 7 nights Ship: MS SWISS CROWN Price per person: from 2,355 $

Fullest Splendor

VIVA Cruises Photo Journeys • Support from OLYMPUS Visionary • The latest camera technology from Olympus on loan for the trip • Olympus workshops by professional photographers on-board • Joint exploratory tours in search of outstanding Motifs

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Danube route with magnificent metropolises: Passau – Ybbs – Vienna – Budapest – Bratislava – Melk – Passau Date: September 30 – October 7, 2020 7 nights Ship: MS VIVA TIARA Price per person: from 2,445 $

Your ideal companion for your next expedition and for perfect photo memories Designed to meet the needs of professionals, the OM-D E-M1X delivers the absolute confidence. Experience the world’s most mobile camera system for professionals with class-leading image stabilisation and weatherproof construction.* Olympus wishes you a wonderful journey.

Find out more at www.olympus-europa.com. * Based on the CIPA standard, within system cameras, OM-D E-M1X with M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-100mm F4.0 IS PRO:7.5 EV compensation.

Based on the IEC standard publication 60529, OM-D E-M1X with M.Zuiko water resistant lens as of 1/2019

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Advent Season 2020 - 2021 Knight castles & contemplation

Snow flakes meet fireworks Lyon in the sea of lights

Rendezvous with Santa Claus Festive mood in five countries

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Arles Roman remains, medieval testimonies and Romanesque architecture: on the banks of the Rhône, Arles beckons you to travel through the ages, on the threshold of eternity as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

At the gates of “Little Rome”, the natural landscape of the Camargue with its pink flamingos, white wild horses and wide sand dunes is also fascinating. Even Van Gogh was inspired by the play of colors of Provence and seduced by the southern charm of the city. Art lovers can follow in the footsteps of the master thanks to marked routes and stop off at the famous “Night Café” on the Place du Forum. Today, the former seat of government of Emperor Barbarossa is a place filled with possibilities, where monumental buildings stand in harmony with modern museums.

Budapest The “Pearl of the Danube” or “Paris of the East”?

One thing is for sure, Budapest has a lot to offer!

Even from afar, the country’s Parlia­ment building on the banks of the Danube warmly greets its visitors and lets the Hungarian capital shine in its old splendor. The imposing Chain Bridge invites you to explore the districts of Buda and Pest, which are embellished with Art Nouveau buildings, wide avenues and historic thermal baths. After a slice of the city‘s famous Baumkuchen, the breath­taking view from the castle hill with its castle palace and impressive fishing bastion can be enjoyed to the fullest.

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Nijmegen The oldest city in the Netherlands radiates original Dutch flair with its small cottages, cheese shops and delicacies on the “Grote Market”. The small alleys unite impressions from the past and present. Therefore, a visit to the Gothic St. Stevenskerk including the grave cellar, as well as a stroll across the shopping street “Long Hezelstraat”, should be on the sightseeing agenda.

Take the perfect break afterwards with freshly fried Kibbelingen in the winterly Kronburger Park.

Passau The unification of the three rivers Danube, Inn and Ilz in Passau is unique. The rivers flow together from different compass directions and create a fascinating play of colours. The sight of the spectacle is magnificent from the 800-year-old Veste Oberhaus, Europe’s mightiest fortress. A visit to the baroque St. Stephen’s cathedral with its emposing Church organ enthroned on a hill is a “must”. In the three-river-city, southern flair is combined with Bavarian cordiality as well as culture and arts and crafts. A visit could not be more versatile.

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Danube Advent Season – 4 nights

MS VIVA TIARA 11.29. – 12.03.2020 12.03. – 12.07.2020 12.07. – 12.11.2020 12.11. – 12.15.2020 12.15. – 12.19.2020 12.19. – 12.23.2020

Above All Tops Passau – Passau Where along this wonderful Christmas journey are the trees most festive? In the shade of the omnipresent cathedral in Passau?

In the midst of the Christmas magic in Vienna? In the colourful splendour of rustic old building facades in Linz? Or perhaps with a glass of traditional punch in the heart of Bratislava? Eventually you will notice that the Christmas glow is equally radiant and bright in all places where the Danube glitters.

Highlights • Take a walk through the sea of lights in the city centre of Vienna • Look at the elaborately crafted nativity scenes on the Christmas market in Passau • Get cozy in the Christmas village of Linz with a piece of strudel

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Rhine Advent Season – 5 nights

MS ESPRIT 12.01. – 12.06.2020 12.06. – 12.11.2020 12.11. – 12.16.2020 12.16. – 12.21.2020

A Wonderful Time Highlights

Basel – Basel A light hiss in the winter woods, cosily enlightened half-timbered houses and a mood that crackles with anticipation: Discover the miracle of Christmas on this journey through three countries – in the enchanted alleys of the old town in Basel, during a visit to the splendidly decorated imperial cathedral in Speyer and the traditional Christmas markets in Strasbourg, the “Capitale de Noël”.

What will your most wonderful memory be?

• Listen to the christmas choir at the Altpörtel in Speyer • Marvel at the sparkle of the Frankfurt skyline • Shop Alsatian christmas tree decoration in Strasbourg • Feast on the Swiss cheese fondue in the winterly city of Basel

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Rhône Advent Season – 5 nights

MS SWISS EMERALD 12.01. – 12.06.2020 12.06. – 112.11.2020 12.11. – 12.16.2020 12.16. – 12.21.2020

Brilliant Views Lyon – Lyon There used to be more tinsel? Then follow us to France where the cities are decorated with colourful glittering garlands during advent season! After the sea of lights in Lyon and the world-famous winegrowing village Tain-l’Hermitage the journey continues to the most beautiful Christmas markets in Provence, Arles, and Avignon. Give in to the sweet temptation of the “treize desserts” and spoon up pure anticipation with a traditional French Christmas Eve dinner showcasing thirteen desserts. Superb!

Highlights • Take the cable car to the basilica Notre-Dame in Lyon for truly radiant moments • Study the extraordinary portal of the cathedral Saint Trophimus in Arles • Try the traditional Christmas pastry “Fougasse” in Avignon • Visit the Pont du Gard in Viviers, an architectural masterpiece

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Danube Advent Season – 6 nights

Bells and Jingles Vienna – Regensburg | Regensburg – Vienna A journey to the summits of contemplation: Follow the scent of gingerbread in Passau, stroll through the Christmas markets in Linz and let the silver-bright sound of the bells of the horsedrawn carriages get you in the mood for the holidays – along the wonderful Danube, the Christmas feeling is guaranteed to set in quickly! At the latest, when you will be spoiled on-board with festive culinary delights and fine wines.

MS TREASURES 11.25. – 12.03.2020 12.09. – 12.15.2020

Highlights • Taste blueberry mulled wine from the Bavarian forest on the Christmas market in Regensburg • Look over the blacksmith’s shoulder on the medieval Christmas market in Linz • Enjoy the atmospheric ambience in the UNESCO World Heritage Site Wachau • Spend splendid hours at the Habsburg Court in Vienna

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MS TREASURES 12.03. – 12.09.2020 12.15. – 12.21.2020

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Advent Rrip Rhine-Elbe – 7 nights

Tune in Relaxed Düsseldorf – Berlin Slowly even the last trees lose their leaves and the first lights decorate windows and streets. The best time to escape the wish lists once again and to fulfill your own desire for relaxation: Travel from the bustling hubs of the Rhine through the leisurely expanses of the Elbe-Havel Canal until you can finally plunge into Berlin’s sea of lights – to feel how the pre-Christmas stress has turned into excited anticipation.

MS SWISS RUBY 11.28. – 12.05.2020

Highlights • Explore the largest inland port in the world in Duisburg • Take a fascinating journey through the world of mobility in the Autostadt Wolfsburg • Stroll through the romantic gardens of Potsdam and Cecilienhof • Sharpen your sense of taste with a real Berliner Currywurst

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Advent Trip Elbe-Spree-Havel – 7 nights

Oh Magic One Hamburg – Berlin | Berlin – Hamburg Where Fontane once let himself be enchanted by, “The Golden Autumn,” the glittering magic of Advent draws you into the same two routes under the spell: marvel at the icy lake landscapes and mystical forests of the Havelland. Experience the medieval to modern architecture of Magdeburg and Wittenberge in atmos­ pheric splendor. In the crowning conclusion, discover the Christmas magic in the metropolises of Hamburg and Berlin.

MS SWISS RUBY 12.12. – 12.19.2020

Highlights • Enjoy a good cup of coffee in Hamburg Speicherstadt • Discover the visionary design of Hundertwasser in the green citadel of Magdeburg • Admire works of art from all eras on Berlin’s Museum Island

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Holiday Magic 2020 - 2021

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Danube Christmas Cruise – 5 nights

Heavenly Holidays Passau – Passau Let yourself be carried away and experience places full of festive atmosphere and deep relaxation – between the charm of Passau, the historical splendour of Melk Abbey, the sea of lights in Vienna and the silent beauty of Grein. Heavenly relaxed views also await you on-board when we serve a festive multicourse menu on Christmas Eve. Merry Christmas!

MS VIVA TIARA 12.23. – 12.28.2020

Highlights • Browse through the traditional handicraft in Passau • Feel the festive atmosphere in the magnificent halls of Melk Abbey • Take a winter walk to the Werfenstein Castle near Grein • Look forward to many enjoyable moments and relaxation on-board

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Danube Holiday Cruise – 6 nights

Celebrating With Friends Vienna – Regensburg | Regensburg – Vienna Take your heart for a walk on our festive journeys and enjoy the time of great emotions together with old acquaintances or newly found friends: The Schoenbrunn Palace in Vienna is the perfect place for a dance of joy, the historic scenery in Linz will put you in high spirits and the Melk Abbey bets on pure exuberance with sublimity. Have a wonderful Christmas with us or celebrate the New Year in the middle of the Wachau.

MS TREASURES 12.21. – 12.27.2020

Highlights • Get lost in the sparkle of the Danube at the passage over the Stone Bridge in Regensburg • Stop for a bite in Linz and order the specialty “Erdäpfelkäs” • Follow the “Der Rote Faden” to historical sights in Melk • Stroll along the Vienna Ringstrasse and marvel at the buildings from the Gründerzeit

Day

Port

1

Vienna

Arrival

Departure

2

Vienna

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18:00

3

Melk

06:00

18:00

4

Linz

04:00

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5

Linz

–

05:00

Embarkation

Passau

14:00

20:00

6

Regensburg

12:00

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7

Regensburg

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MS TREASURES 12.27.2020 – 01.02.2021 Day

Port

1

Regensburg

2

Arrival

Regensburg Passau

3

Passau Linz

Departure

Embarkation –

06:00

18:30

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12:30

20:00

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20:00

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Linz

5

Vienna

10:00

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Vienna

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Vienna

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Regensburg

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Vienna Melk

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Rhine Holiday Cruise – 6 nights

Great Expectations Basel – Antwerp | Antwerp – Basel

Highlights • Take a stroll on the oldest shopping boulevard of the Netherlands in the old fortress town Nijmegen • Follow the course of the Ill through the historic old town in Strasbourg • Toss a lucky coin into the carnival fountain in Basel

Day

Port

1

Basel

2 3

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Nijmegen

Antwerp

15:00

Strasbourg

07:00

17:00

Mannheim

02:00

13:00

4

Coblenz

21:30

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5

Coblenz

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13:00

Cologne

18:00

23:55

6

Nijmegen

11:00

07:00

7

Antwerp

08:00

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Port

1

Antwerp

2 3

Nijmegen

07:00

16:00

Cologne

10:00

22:00

4

Coblenz

07:00

13:00

5

Karlsruhe

13:00

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6 Cologne

Mannheim

Strasbourg

Rhine Basel

Departure 16:00

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02:00

Strasbourg

Karlsruhe

10:00

16:00

Basel

10:00

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Disembarkation after breakfast

Did you know?

Belgium’s brewery art originated in the Middle Ages and has more than a thousand varieties today.

Arrival –

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Coblenz

Coblenz

Arrival

MS ESPRIT 12.27.2020 – 01.02.2021

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Anticipation at your fingertips and fascinating metropolises in sight: On this festive journey sightseeing and shopping combine to pure bliss. The Rubens House in Antwerp, the French flair in Strasbourg and the enchanting Basel, that draws crowds to the lively shore setting at the Swiss Riviera, will overwhelm you.

Experience five different countries between Christmas and New Year’s Eve and get into a glittering mood!

MS ESPRIT 12.21. – 12.27.2020

Karlsruhe

Elbe-Spree-Havel Holiday Cruise – 7 nights

Perfectly Happy Berlin – Hamburg Combine a large portion of anticipation, plenty of relaxation and a fine pinch of contemplation. Mix it with the natural spectacle of the Havelland, the glitter of the Elbe floodplains and the colorful hustle and bustle of Hamburg and Berlin. Et Viola: A spectacular holiday trip is ready, the perfect way to start your New Year intoxicated with wonderful memories!

MS SWISS RUBY 12.19. – 12.26.2020

Highlights

Day

Port

1

Berlin

2

Berlin

Arrival

Brandenburg

• Circle the millennium tower in the Magdeburg Elbauenpark • Marvel at the famous Christmas tree on Hamburg‘s Inner Alster • Take time for a Berlin festive walk through the gardens of Charlottenburg Palace

3

Departure

Embarkation

Brandenburg

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13:30

20:00

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06:00

Magdeburg

18:30

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4

Magdeburg

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5

Magdeburg

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06:00

Wittenberge

15:00

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6

Wittenberge Lauenburg

7

Lauenburg

8

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06:00

14:30

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07:00

Hamburg

13:00

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Hamburg

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Disembarkation after breakfast

Hamburg Lauenburg

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Brandenburg

Lauenburg

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Rhine Holiday Cruise – 7 nights

Rhenish Joy Cologne – Cologne Whether it is “Merry Christmas” or “Happy New Year” – Düsseldorf surrounds you with a great deal of Rhenish joy during the holidays. Close by, you will be overwhelmed by the beauty of the Middle Rhine Valley, experience the cheerful Amsterdam along numerous canals and discover the legendary Loreley between Speyer and Coblenz. Look forward to a versatile river cruise that brings you joy each day.

MS INSPIRE 12.20. – 12.27.2020

Highlights • Take a seat at the “longest wine counter in the world” in the Drosselgasse in Rüdesheim • Enjoy the southern way of life in the old town of Speyer • Visit the garden palace Benrath in Düsseldorf and its museums • Stock up on delicious souvenirs in the Hezelstraat in Nijmegen

Amsterdam Nijmegen

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Rüdesheim

Speyer Amsterdam

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Port

1

Cologne

2 3 4

Arrival

Departure

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20:00

Rüdesheim

13:00

19:00

Speyer

06:30

18:00

Koblenz

06:00

12:00

Düsseldorf

20:00

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5

Düsseldorf

–

13:00

6

Amsterdam

06:00

18:00

7

Nijmegen

02:30

12:00

8

Cologne

06:00

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MS INSPIRE 12.27. – 01.03.2021 Day

Port

Arrival

Departure

1

Cologne

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20:00

2

Rüdesheim

11:00

19:00

3

Speyer

06:30

18:00

4

Coblenz

06:00

13:00

5

Amsterdam

11:00

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6

Amsterdam

–

18:00

7

Nijmegen

02:30

12:00

8

Cologne

06:00

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Disembarkation after breakfast

Rhône Holiday Cruise – 7 nights

MS SWISS EMERALD 12.21. – 12.28.2020 12.28. – 01.04.2021

Festive France Lyon – Lyon If you like the Provence, you will love the holidays in Avignon: During Christmas time, the old papal city turns into a small wonderland of delicious delicacies. Make the greatest New Year’s resolutions in the midst of the rich history of the city at the turn of the year. No less festive are Lyon, Arles and Viviers – take a piece of laisser-faire with you wherever you go and look forward to 2021 perfectly relaxed and rejuvenated!

Highlights • Marvel at the confluence of Rhône and Saône in Lyon • Visit the Roman underworld in Arles and descend into the cryptoportiques • Partake in an enchanting Christmas Mass in Avignon • Take a look at the Rhône Valley in Viviers

Day

Port

Arrival

Departure

1

Lyon

2

Tournon

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19:00

03:00

12:30

3

Arles

06:00

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4

Arles

–

08:00

Avignon

12:00

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5

Avignon

–

–

6

Avignon

–

06:00

Viviers

13:00

19:00

7

Lyon

13:00

–

8

Lyon

–

–

Disembarkation after breakfast

Lyon Vienne

Rhône Tournon

Viviers

Avignon Arles

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Danube New Year‘s Eve Cruise – 6 nights

To New Beginnings Passau – Passau Let the old year come to an end and celebrate the future with the marvels of bygone times: from the legendary monasteries and ruins of the Wachau to the strongholds of the monarchy in Hungary and Slovakia all the way to the baroque magic in Vienna. Have a look at thrilling fireworks in the mirror of the ever-present Danube – the new year can come!

MS VIVA TIARA 12.28. – 01.03.2021

Highlights • Walk through winterly vineyards to the castle ruin Dürnstein • Take the escalator to the Castle Palace, a landmark of Budapest with a view of the sea of lights • Enjoy New Year’s Day with a sightseeing tour in Vienna • Pay a visit to Melk Abbey, an impressive example of baroque architecture

Day

Port

1

Passau

Arrival

2 3 4

Departure

–

15:00

Dürnstein

07:00

12:00

Budapest

08:30

15:00

Bratislava

09:00

12:00

Vienna

20:00

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–

5

Vienna

6

Melk

08:00

22:00 14:00

7

Passau

08:00

–

Disembarkation after breakfast

Passau

hau

Wac

Melk

Dürnstein

Vienna

Bratislava

Danu

be Budapest

Vienna

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Elbe-Spree-Havel New Year‘s Eve Cruise – 7 nights

Time to Celebrate Hamburg – Berlin Why wait until the New Year? Start your New Years Resolution to take more time for yourself early! Relax on the gentle waves between the meadows of the Elbe and Havelland and enjoy the moment until you spend the last wonderful hours before the countdown against the magnificent backdrop of Potsdam.

MS SWISS RUBY 12.26.2020 – 01.02.2021

Highlights • Take time for a New Year’s walk through the magnificent grounds of Sanssouci Palace • Stroll through Berlin’s Friedrichstrasse and buy yourself a souvenir

Day

Port

1

Hamburg

2

Hamburg

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17:00

3

Wittenberge

11:00

17:00

4

Magdeburg

06:30

–

5

Magdeburg

–

–

6

Magdeburg

–

05:00

7 8

Arrival

Departure

Embarkation

Potsdam

20:00

–

Potsdam

–

13:00

Berlin

18:00

–

Berlin

–

–

Disembarkation after breakfast

Hamburg

Elb

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Wittenberge

Ha l

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Potsdam

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The Rhine

The Legendary Loreley Old Masters & Young Winegrowers Six Countries, One River

Monasteries, Crypt, Imperial Graves

Poet-source & Painter-muse

40

Antwerp The heart of Flanders beats in Antwerp, the international centre of the diamond trade. And when it comes to the finest chocolate and the lively cultural scene, it beats even faster. The home of numerous fashion designers, painters and musicians was the largest city in Europe 400 years ago and bears witness to a splendid past with its historic city centre: a look into the hall of the main railway station or into the luxury department store “Stadsfeestzaal” is worthwhile! In addition to thirteen UNESCO World Heritage Sites, more than 50 baroque Rubens works are on display in various museums.

Amsterdam Once you have pedaled shortly before the Rijksmuseum, you are already at Anne Frank’s house, the trendy Jordaan quarter or in Vondel Park. But the rather small city of Amsterdam with its colourful houseboats, the flower market and the many shops can also be easily explored by foot. If you are looking for interesting perspectives, you should definitely take a canal trip! The Keukenhof is a real paradise for flower fans.

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Ghent The Manhattan of the Middle Ages, a city filled with pride, Flanders‘ secret, the city of flowers – Ghent has been given many names and together they form a harmonious picture. Because the charming university town brings all this and above all everyone together: Residents, students and visitors – especially when you sit together with others at the famous Graslei and admire the facades of the guild houses. Even more postcard-like motifs can be found on the St. Michael Bridge with a view of “de drie torens van Gent”, the famous row of three towers. Flemish delicacies such as tasty chips and Belgian beer are of course an absolute must when discovering this wonderful city. Afterwards, you can enjoy the 18 panels by the van Eyack brothers, who have created a masterpiece with their painting “The Adoration of the Lamb of God”.

Coblenz Where the Rhine kisses the Moselle, Coblenz lies on a headland that fascinates with an eventful past: Archaeological finds date back to Roman times, the Kaiser Wilhelm Monument watches over the famous “Deutsches Eck” and in the old town the history column recalls 2000 years of history. A real highlight is the cable car ride up the Rhine to Ehrenbreitstein Fortress, which offers interesting exhibitions and a breath­ taking view over the two rivers.

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Winery Allendorf The Allendorf family has lived in the romantic Rheingau since the 13th century and cultivates their love of nature and wine with great passion. “You can see that and above all taste it,” says Ulrich Allendorf, who cordially invites the guests of VIVA Cruises to an exclusive tasting of his world-famous wines. But you will get a small foretaste on-board of our floating premium vessel – take a look at our wine list!

Winery Fritz Allendorf Kirchstrasse 69 | 65375 Oestrich-Winkel www.allendorf.de

Ulrich Allendorf

Loreley In the middle of the UNESCO World Heritage Upper Middle Rhine Valley, the bronze statue of the Loreley is enthroned on a slate rock and sparkles seductively in the evening sunshine. The myth described by Clemens Brentano and Heinrich Heine goes hand in hand with a natural event that in earlier times was the fate of many sailors: The rocky reefs come closer, the Rhine begins to gush and sets course for a sharp turn. Numerous ruins, castles and winegrowing villages observe this impressive spectacle, which to this day cannot be surpassed in drama and romance.

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Maiden Voyage VIVA ONE

Frankfurt

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Rhine Danube Maiden Voyage – 7 nights

MS VIVA ONE 06.26. – 07.03.2021

Pioneers wanted

Day Port

Highlights

Frankfurt – Passau Be one of the first to get to know our new flagship and accompany the VIVA ONE on her maiden voyage. In the wake of history, the tour continues via the medieval half-timbered town of Miltenberg to southern German Baroque in Würzburg and on to the old town of Bamberg, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit the Imperial Castle in Nuremberg, stroll across the Stone Bridge in Regensburg and marvel at the confluence of the Danube, Inn and Ilz rivers in Passau. A debut could hardly be any more historic!

• Feel like royalty when you visit the Würzburg Residence • Walk in the footsteps of Alfred Dürer through Nuremberg • Visit the home of the Regensburger Domspatzen cathedral choir and explore the cathedral

Save your dream cabin now and celebrate the premiere!

Main Miltenberg

Frankfurt

2 3

Departure

–

18:00

Miltenberg

07:00

13:00

Würzburg

08:00

13:00

4

Bamberg

15:00

–

5

Bamberg

–

00:30 18:00

Nürnberg

12:00

6

Regensburg

14:00

–

7

Regensburg

–

03:00

Passau

15:00

–

Passau

–

–

8

Disembarkation after breakfast

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Maiden Voyage

Arrival

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Regensburg Dan

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Passau

Regensburg

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Rhine Experience Netherlands – 4 nights

MS VIVA TIARA 10.31. – 11.04.2021 11.04. – 11.08.2021 11.08. – 11.12.2021 11.12. – 11.16.2021 11.16. – 11.20.2021 11.20. – 11.24.2021

From Houseboats and International Ports Düsseldorf – Düsseldorf It really comes as no surprise that Amsterdam is one of the most popular cities in Europe. The Tulip Kingdom is full of culture and the variety of experiences seem endless. Enjoy the international flair and discover the Old Masters in the city‘s museums, before its little sister Rotterdam with its futuristic skyline comes into view. After inspiring architectural works of art and the rough charm of the international port, historical Nijmegen is a true contrast. Countless impressions in just five days!

Day Port

Highlights • Take the tram line 2 on a ride through Amsterdam • Board a rotating gondola on the Rotterdam Euromast • Explore the 2,000-year history of Nijmegen

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2

Amsterdam

10:30

–

3

Amsterdam

–

07:00

Rotterdam

15:00

23:59

4

Nijmegen

08:30

19:30

5

Düsseldorf

08:00

–

Arrival

Departure

1

Düsseldorf

–

2

Amsterdam

10:30

–

3

Amsterdam

–

07:00

18:00

Rotterdam

15:00

23:59

4

Nijmegen

08:30

19:30

5

Düsseldorf

08:00

–

Amsterdam

Disembarkation after breakfast

Rotterdam

Rhine

Nijmegen

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18:00

MS TREASURES 11.06. – 11.10.2021 11.10. – 11.14.2021 11.14. – 11.18.2021 11.18. – 11.22.2021

Did you know?

Amsterdam

Departure

Düsseldorf

Day Port

The canals of Amsterdam are home to about 2,500 houseboats.

Arrival

1

Düsseldorf

Rhine Experience – 5 nights

The Magic of the Middle Ages Basel – Düsseldorf Join us on a journey back in time to a history that has its pleasurable beginnings in Basel, between Gothic architecture and cozy hospitality.

After leaving the tri-border area, follow legendary chapters that tell the tales of Strasbourg‘s historic old town and Speyer’s monumental cathedral. Then the Rheingau with its old winegrowing traditions takes over and from Koblenz numerous castles will complete the pictureperfect medieval setting. The last part of the journey sets course for the present day with art, culture and the world-famous “Kö”.

MS VIVA TIARA 06.03. – 06.08.2021

Highlights • Stay in Strasbourg at the Münsterplatz, one of the most beautiful squares in Europe • Take postcard-perfect snapshots at the tanner quarter of Strasbourg • Witness the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle rivers in Koblenz

Day Port 1

Basel

2 3 4

Arrival

Departure

–

16:00

Strasbourg

07:00

17:00

Speyer

02:00

12:00

Oestrich-Winkel

19:00

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Oestrich-Winkel

–

11:30

Coblenz

15:00

22:00

5

Düsseldorf

08:00

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6

Düsseldorf

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Disembarkation after breakfast

Düsseldorf

Coblenz

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Speyer

Strasbourg

Rhine

Because of its historical architecture, the old town of Strasbourg has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Did you know?

Basel

Strasbourg

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Rhine Romance – 5 nights

MS VIVA TIARA 09.21. – 09.26.2021

A True Fairytale

Day Port

Highlights

Düsseldorf – Basel Where vineyards rise majestically out of the river and castles tower up into the sky, this is where the wild and romantic realm of the Rheingau begins. After the lively city of Düsseldorf and vibrant Cologne, you suddenly travel through a book of fairytales, which takes you past the roaring geyser of Andernach and charming wine villages to halftimbered and feather-white houses in the cathedral city of Mainz. In addition to hearing age-old legends about the cathedral in Strasbourg, you will also experience unforgettable tales in Mannheim.

• Watch the sunset from Düsseldorf’s Tonhalle Terraces • Visit the mystical water tower of Mannheim • Stroll around the farmers’ market in Mainz and try the “Weck, Worscht und Woi”.

Arrival

1

Düsseldorf

2

Düsseldorf

3

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03:00

Cologne

08:00

12:00

Andernach

19:00

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Andernach

–

06:00

Oestrich-Winkel

15:00

18:00

4

Mannheim

13:00

18:00

5

Strasbourg

08:00

16:00

6

Basel

09:00

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Disembarkation after breakfast

Düsseldorf Cologne Andernach

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Did you know?

Mannheim

Strasbourg

Rhine

The Brentano House in Oestrich-Winkel was once often frequented

by Goethe and the Grimm brothers.

Basel

Andernach

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Departure

Embarkation

Rhine Panorama – 5 nights

MS TREASURES 11.01. – 11.06.2021

Rhenish Vistas

Day Port

Highlights

Basel – Düsseldorf On this route, the Rhine presents itself from its most beautiful and diverse sides. Mediterranean flair, medieval architecture, modern trendy districts? All this and more in Basel, Strasbourg and Mannheim! Let your gaze wander over the vineyards of the Middle Rhine Valley before you catch sight of castle after castle after castle. After an impressive picture-perfect backdrop, Boppard’s lively history and Cologne’s Gothic style come into focus until you finally drop anchor in Düsseldorf.

• Try to count the numerous fountains in Basel • Try authentic Alsatian tarte flambeé in Strasbourg • Embark on an urban tour of discovery in the Belgian quarter of Cologne

Arrival

Departure

1

Basel

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18:00

2

Strasbourg

09:00

21:00

3

Mannheim

07:00

13:00

Oestrich-Winkel

19:00

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13:00

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6

Oestrich-Winkel Boppard

16:00

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Boppard

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03:00

Cologne

09:00

13:00

Düsseldorf

16:00

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Düsseldorf

–

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Disembarkation after breakfast

Düsseldorf Cologne

Did you know?

The tanner quarter in Strasbourg is also called “Petit France”.

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Boppard

Oestrich-Winkel

Mannheim

Strasbourg

Rhine Basel

Cologne

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Rhine Moselle Cruise – 6 nights

Rhine, ti amo

Highlights

Basel – Basel Winding alleys, flowering orleander and more than 1,600 hours of sunshine a year: Those who set out on a journey towards the Moselle valley might actually believe they have already reached Italy. In Cochem, you can drink a toast to Mainz, which you have already visited, before heading upstream again into the Rhine region. Here you can explore enchanting town of Boppard, meet young winegrowers in the traditional Oestrich-Winkel and, after baroque culture in Karlsruhe, see the richly contrasting Strasbourg – amore mio!

• Experience a chairlift ride up to the Pinnerberg in Cochem • Visit the second largest baroque castle in Europe in Mannheim • In Karlsruhe take the funi­ cular Turmbergbahn up to the castle ruins

MS VIVA TIARA 05.22. – 05.28.2021 05.28. – 06.03.2021 09.26. – 10.02.2021 10.02. – 10.08.2021 Day Port

Arrival

Departure

1

Basel

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16:00

2

Mainz

16:00

21:00

3

Cochem

09:00

17:00

4

Oestrich-Winkel

09:00

22:00

5

Mannheim

07:00

13:30

Karlsruhe

19:00

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6 7

Karlsruhe

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01:00

Strasbourg

09:00

16:00

Basel

08:00

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Disembarkation after breakfast

Boppard Oestrich-Winkel

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Cochem

Did you know?

Karlsruhe Strasbourg

Rhine

The Moselle boasts the steepest vineyards in Europe.

Mannheim

Basel

Cochem

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Rhine Highlights – 6 nights

Panoramic Views Antwerp – Basel | Basel – Antwerp

• Discover architectural works of art by international masters in Basel • Marvel at the masterpieces at the Strasbourg Rohan Palace • Travel to the moon and pay a visit to Mannheim’s Old Observatory

Day Port

Arrival

Departure

1

Antwerp

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21:00

2

Nijmegen

12:00

19:00

3

Cologne

13:00

19:00

4

Mainz

13:00

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5

Mainz

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04:00

Speyer

13:00

19:00

6

Strasbourg

07:00

16:00

7

Basel

09:00

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MS SWISS CROWN 11.07. – 11.13.2021 11.19. – 11.25.2021 Sche

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The tranquil old town of Basel, the magnificent Strasbourg Munster, Cologne Cathedral and the baroque Stadhuis of Antwerp – which one do you think will be your favorite motif?

Along the castle-dotted vineyard route through the romantic Middle Rhine Valley, keep an eye out for the Loreley, which is slate rock waiting for you to take its picture. During this picture book route through five fascinating countries, you can discover the highlights of the Rhine in all its splendor!

Highlights

MS SWISS CROWN 11.01. – 11.07.2021 11.13. – 11.19.2021 11.25. – 12.01.2021

Day Port

Nijmegen Düsseldorf

Antwerp Cologne

Mainz

1

Basel

2 3 4

Speyer Strasbourg

Departure

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19:00

Strasbourg

09:00

19:00

Mainz

08:00

13:00

Oestrich-Winkel

14:30

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Oestrich-Winkel

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02:00

Düsseldorf

14:00

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Düsseldorf

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06:30

Nijmegen

13:30

22:00

6

Antwerp

13:00

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7

Antwerp

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5

Oestrich-Winkel

Arrival

Disembarkation after breakfast

Rhine Basel Antwerp

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Rhine Experience Flanders – 7 nights

Sparkling Flanders

MS VIVA TIARA 03.27. – 04.03.2021 04.03. – 04.10.2021 04.10. – 04.17.2021 04.17. – 04.24.2021 04.24. – 05.01.2021

Highlights

Amsterdam – Amsterdam On this trip, not only Antwerp, the city of diamonds, will make you shine, but also you will encounter many more jewels along your route. The sailing town of Hoorn is a true eye-catcher and Arnhem is a real gem for shopping fans. Afterwards, the treasures of Flanders come into view: architectural gems in Antwerp and ostentatious cathedrals in Ghent. Besides all the culture, you don’t want to miss out on the local culinary highlights – chocolates, beer and french fries. Put the finishing touches to your getaway in Amsterdam!

• Shop for fancy designer pieces in the fashion city of Arnhem • Stroll through one of the most beautiful train stations in the world in Antwerp • Admire the unique altarpiece in the bell tower of Ghent

Day Port 1

Arrival

Amsterdam Hoorn

Departure

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17:00

22:00

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2

Hoorn

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17:00

3

Arnhem

07:00

18:30

4

Antwerp

11:00

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5

Antwerp

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20:00

6

Ghent

05:00

16:00

7

Amsterdam

12:00

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8

Amsterdam

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Disembarkation after breakfast

Hoorn

Amsterdam

Did you know?

You can take the most breathtaking snapshots in Ghent from the St. Michael‘s Bridge.

Arnhem

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Waal

Antwerp Ghent Amsterdam

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Rhine Metropolis Course Basel – 7 nights

The Wishing Table Amsterdam – Basel A freshly tapped “Bolleke” “Himmel un’ Äd” and Spundekäs – there are many delicacies to be discovered on this route between Amsterdam and Basel. But if you want to delight not just your gourmets heart but also want to feast your eyes on the sights, Antwerp‘s Town Hall, Nijmegen‘s windmills and Deutsches Eck are perfect destinations. In the Middle Rhine Valley, you can drink a toast to the Loreley and feast on Alsatian specialties in Strasbourg.

Another dessert? “Basler Läckerli” is the perfect treat for you!

MS VIVA TIARA 05.01. – 05.08.2021

Highlights

Day Port

• See the Rubens paintings in the Cathedral of Our Lady of Antwerp • Look for the entrance to the Kunstgässchen in the old town of Koblenz • Savor the many delicacies in the Baseler Market Hall

Arrival

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17:00

Antwerp

09:00

23:59

Nijmegen

15:00

21:00

4

Düsseldorf

09:30

15:30

5

Coblenz

06:00

12:00

Oestrich-Winkel

19:00

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Oestrich-Winkel

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01:00

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11:00

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08:00

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Did you know?

Rhine

80 % of all rough diamonds are traded in Antwerp.

Mannheim

Strasbourg

Basel Strassbourg

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Rhine Highlights Course Antwerp – 7 nights

Between Raclette and Rubens Basel – Antwerp How much diversity does a river have? The Rhine knows the answer to that – and leads through five fascinating countries and to unforgettable moments. Savor the Swiss specialties in Basel, discover the French city palace of Strasbourg, explore German wine traditions in the Rheingau and admire Dutch canal houses in Amsterdam from the water. Afterwards, the Belgian city of Antwerp is a truly delightful combination of art and culinary delights. From relaxation to adventure!

MS VIVA TIARA 05.08. – 05.15.2021 10.08. – 10.15.2021

Highlights • Climb the 332 steps up to Strasbourg Cathedral • The a deep breath of history during an excursion to Heidelberg • Follow in the footsteps of the Romans in the old forti­ fied town of Nijmegen

Day Port Basel

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20:00

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11:00

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07:00

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17:30

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Nijmegen Amsterdam

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04:00

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You can see the relics of the Three Wise Men at the Cathedral in Cologne.

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Cologne Oestrich-Winkel

Did you know?

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Arrival

Rhine Highlights Course Basel – 7 nights

Town, Country, Castle Antwerp – Basel City break, countryside outing or alpenglow? There is no “or” on this route, you get all of it. Travel from the Benelux countries to the foot of the Basel mountains and enjoy the sight of breathtaking landscapes that frame the Rhine. Antwerp, Amsterdam and Karlsruhe will offer art and culture and the Middle Rhine Valley will touch your soul with its romanticism. Experience French flair in Strasbourg before we are greeting with a friendly “Grüezi” in Switzerland.

MS VIVA TIARA 05.15. – 05.22.2021 10.15. – 10.22.2021

Highlights • Take a look at Antwerp from the top floor of the Museum MAS • Taste the world-famous Riesling wines in OestrichWinkel • Relax in “Zolli”, the zoolo­ gical garden of Basel

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Antwerp

2

Antwerp

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01:00

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15:00

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3

Amsterdam

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22:30

Nijmegen

07:00

13:00

4

Düsseldorf

01:00

17:00

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Oestrich-Winkel

14:00

21:00

6

Mannheim

07:00

13:00

Karlsruhe

19:00

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7

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Amsterdam

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Strasbourg

09:00

16:00

Basel

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Düsseldorf Oestrich-Winkel

Did you know?

Mannheim Karlsruhe

Strasbourg

Rhine

The Royal Palace in Amsterdam is built on 13,600 piles.

Basel Basel

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Rhine Experience Netherlands – 7 nights

Hooray for Holland

Highlights

Düsseldorf – Düsseldorf Nothing but highlights in Holland: let the Rhine take you through our neighboring country, taking you first to the pretty Hanseatic towns of Deventer and Kampen. From here follow the seagulls to Enkhuizen and Hoorn, where the wind of the Ijsselmeer blows.

Water, mudflats and expanse will accompany you on to the metropolises – where Amsterdam and Rotterdam await! Following world-famous windmills and archaeology in Nijmegen, you can then toast to a journey full of highlights in Düsseldorf.

• Take a look at the city silhouette of Kampen, which is characterized by it many churches • Take a trip into the past and visit the historic village of Enkhuizen • Walk along the city walls of Rees to the casemates

MS VIVA TIARA 06.08. – 06.15.2021 | 06.15. – 06.22.2021 06.22. – 06.29.2021 | 06.29. – 07.06.2021 07.06. – 07.13.2021 | 07.13. – 07.20.2021 07.20. – 07.27.2021 | 07.27. – 08.03.2021 Day

Port

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Düsseldorf

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17:00

Deventer

07:00

16:00

Kampen

19:30

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Kampen

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10:00

Enkhuizen

14:00

17:00

Hoorn

20:00

22:30

4

Amsterdam

05:00

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5

Amsterdam

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07:00

Rotterdam

15:00

23:00

Dordrecht

01:00

19:00

3

6 7 8

Nijmegen

02:00

12:00

Rees

16:00

20:00

Düsseldorf

05:00

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Disembarkation after breakfast

Did you know?

Enkhuizen Hoorn

Kampen

sel

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The small town of Horn has as many monuments as there are days in the year.

Amsterdam

Deventer

Rotterdam Dordrecht

Waal

Nijmegen

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Rhine Experience Rheingau – 7 nights

Breathtakingly Beautiful

Highlights

Düsseldorf – Düsseldorf Even Goethe and Heine were inspired by Rhine Romanticism.

You will certainly not fare any differently in the middle of the Middle Rhine Valley. Let yourself be kissed by inspiration – in the former aristocratic houses of Koblenz, in Boppard‘s lanes in the old town or in the shadow of Mainz Cathedral. The Dolce Vita atmosphere in Speyer will inspire you as much as Strasbourg’s laissez-faire. Listen to the song of the Loreley and end your picturesque journey in Düsseldorf with countless impressions.

MS VIVA TIARA 08.03. – 08.10.2021 | 08.10. – 08.17.2021 08.17. – 08.24.2021 | 08.24. – 08.31.2021 08.31. – 09.07.2021 | 09.07. – 09.14.2021 09.14. – 09.21.2021

• Drink a cup of coffee on the Rhine Tower in Düsseldorf at 168 metres above sea level • Stroll through the streets of Mainz with its many halftimbered houses • In Speyer, decipher the inscription of the cathedral bowl

Day

Port

1

Düsseldorf

2 3 4

Arrival

Departure

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17:00

Coblenz

07:30

13:00

Boppard

15:30

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Boppard

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08:00

Mainz

15:00

21:00

Mannheim

03:30

09:30

Speyer

12:00

19:30

5

Strasbourg

08:30

23:30

6

Oestrich-Winkel

15:30

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7

Oestrich-Winkel

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04:30

Düsseldorf

16:30

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Düsseldorf

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8

Disembarkation after breakfast

Düsseldorf

Coblenz Boppard Mainz

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Düsseldorf is the only city with pedestrian traffic lights that have a yellow phase.

ne Rhi

Did you know?

Mannheim Oestrich-Winkel

Speyer

Strasbourg

Boppard

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Rhine Metropolis Course Amsterdam – 7 nights

About As Much River As You Can Get Basel – Amsterdam Why always go with the flow when the tributaries have just as much to offer? Wave to the peaceful town of Basel and explore Strasbourg‘s hidden corners, then turn off behind Düsseldorf along the winding Rhine Valley. Enjoy the expanse of the Waal landscapes before you are greeted by the “Manhattan on the Maas”, Rotterdam, with its spectacular buildings. The world famous windmills of Kinderdjk still await you on the Lek, before the small river sweeps you gently down to the canals of Amsterdam.

MS VIVA TIARA 10.22. – 10.29.2021

Highlights

Day Port

• Hike in Boppard across the beautiful Hunsrück heights • Marvel at the extravagant architectural style of the Rotterdam Market Hall • Learn all about street art at the Mocco Museum in Amsterdam

2

Strasbourg

07:00

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3

Strasbourg

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02:00

Oestrich-Winkel

14:00

18:00

Cologne

09:00

13:00 23:59

4

18:00

Düsseldorf

15:30

5

Rotterdam

14:00

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6

Rotterdam

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07:00

Kinderdijk

08:30

12:00

Amsterdam

18:00

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7

Amsterdam

–

–

8

Amsterdam

–

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Disembarkation after breakfast

Rotterdam Kinderdijk

Düsseldorf Cologne

Oestrich-Winkel

Boppard

Rhine

Strasbourg

Basel

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Departure

Basel

Amsterdam

Amsterdam

Arrival

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WINERY RÖMMERT Volkach, Franconia Our aim is to ensure that you, as a VIVA Cruises customer, enjoy a great wine experience with excellent food. The Römmert Winery has been around for over 100 years. We have completely rebuilt our wine cellar and wine store and equipped them with the latest wine-growing technology and multimedia features for visitors. Nevertheless, even in the most modern cellars, wine remains a craft in which the skills of the people are in the foreground.

We are based in beautiful Main Franconia. Franconia is known as the Silvaner region.

When it comes to red wine, the Domina prevails, a Franconian red wine variety with lots of fruit, strength and body. At the Römmert winery you can also get Riesling, Pinot Blanc, Müller-Thurgau and as a German answer to Sauvignon Blanc - our Scheurebe.

As a red allrounder, we offer Pinot Noir - also known worldwide as Pinot Noir.

WINE EXPERIENCE WITH ALL SENSES However, if you are not traveling along the Main River with VIVA Cruises, we would be delighted to welcome you at our winery, in our heart, the WineSensorikum. This is the place to experience wine with all your senses - seeing, smelling, tasting. More than 20 stations around the topic of wine can be admired in a guided tour. A real pleasure for wine connoisseurs, directly where wine is made. In order to really enjoy wine to the full, visitors are given a Secco and four wines to taste in tune with the tour.

WINERY RÖMMERT Erlachhof 1 97332 Volkach Phone: +49 (0) 9381 / 718320-0 info@weingut-roemmert.de www.weingut-roemmert.de 59

The Danube

Puszta & Paprika

The Iron Gate

Old Cities In New Splendor Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve

Splendid Old Cities

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Wachau The small river valley is just 36 kilometres long, but it promises great experiences and is brimming with superlatives: UNESCO World Heritage sites, outstanding white wines and historic buildings. Between Melk and Krems on the untamed Danube lies an incomparable idyll, medieval castles enthrone on bizarre rock formations and apricot groves invite you to relax. Nature and culture in a very small space.

Schlögen Bend As if the Danube had forgotten something important, it changes its course by 180 degrees with concentrated force shortly before Linz to make its way back to Vienna along the steep granite slopes. The forces of nature that confront each other here are impressive. In 2008, the valley, framed by resinous fragrant forests, was named the “Natural Wonder of Upper Austria”. Probably the most beautiful view is obtained after a short hike to the viewing platform “Steiner Felsen”.

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Vienna “Vienna, Vienna, you alone shall always be the city of my dreams.” What Peter Alexander once sang about is still valid today, for the Austrian capital has once again been chosen as one of the world‘s most livable metro­ polises. A must for Sissi fans are the baroque palace Schönbrunn and the imperial Hofburg. But also the picturesque old town testifies to the splendid history of the former empire. For a ride with the Ferris wheel of the Prater, an art exhibition in the Albertina as well as a cup of mélange in the coffee house should always be enough time.

Melk Abbey If the word “splendid” did not already exist, it would have to be invented for Melk Abbey. The largest unified baroque ensemble in Europe is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and offers its high culture in its purest form. Since its foundation in 1089, the “gateway to the Wachau” has uninterruptedly been inhabited by Benedictine monks and impresses with precious frescoes, a marble hall, the collegiate church, and a library with historical book collections. The conjunction of art, culture, faith and science can still be felt today. The perfect place to recharge your batteries.

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Danube Short Cruise – 3 nights

Relish in Summer Freshness Passau – Passau Mountains, city and a great deal of bliss. Get to know the refreshing sides of summer on this river cruise – in the middle of the Wachau wine terraces, where a light breeze always blows. Spend a day in the shade of Vienna‘s magnificent buildings, and enjoy the versatile cultural scene. Or at an ice cream parlor on the market square in Grein with a view of the old town hall. And if you are in search of bliss, you will also find it on-board thanks to the VIVA All-Inclusive.

MS SWISS CROWN 06.30. – 07.03.2021 Day Port

Highlights • Be amazed by the 17,974 pipes of the Passau cathedral organ • Stroll through the Habsburg summer residence Schönbrunn in Vienna • Discover the hidden rococo theatre in the old town hall of Grein

Arrival

Departure

1

Passau

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17:00

2

Vienna

10:30

23:30

3

Grein

14:00

20:00

4

Passau

07:30

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Disembarkation after breakfast

Passau

Grein

hau

Wac

Vienna

Did you know?

Danube

July is the month of the big apricot harvest in the Wachau region.

Vienna

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Danube Panorama – 4 nights

Everything Stays Different Passau – Passau History is translated into modernity in Passau. Vienna revels in glamorous memories and yet it is a firm element of the here and now. Take some time out in the midst of all the old splendour in Stift Melk and be inspired by the stunning panoramas of the Wachau region. After you have visited the multifaceted city of Linz at the latest, you will notice how all the impressions of the journey on-board merge into one „glorious“ impression.

MS VIVA ONE 11.03. – 11.07.2021 11.07. – 11.11.2021 11.11. – 11.15.2021 11.15. – 11.19.2021 11.19. – 11.23.2021 11.23. – 11.27.2021

Highlights • Rent a bike and take a ride along the three rivers Danube, Inn and Ilz in Passau • Shop on Vienna’s most beautiful promenade, the Kärntner Strasse • Listen to the Linzer Glockenspiel, which makes the city center ring for about four minutes

Day Port

Arrival

Departure

1

Passau

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17:00

2

Vienna

11:00

–

3

Vienna

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08:00

Melk

16:00

23:00

4

Linz

09:00

23:00

5

Passau

07:30

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Disembarkation after breakfast

Passau

hau

Wac

Linz

Did you know?

In the Melk collegiate church the smallest of the 3553 organ pipes is seven centimeters.

Passau

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Vienna Danube

Melk

Danube Panorama – 6 nights

MS ESPRIT 11.10. – 11.16.2021 11.22. – 11.28.2021

Dainty Little Towns

Day Port

Arrival

Departure

1

Vienna

2

Vienna

Vienna – Regensburg | Regensburg – Vienna

3

Dürnstein Melk

15:00

22:00

This journey is full of moments that will make your heart beat faster with breathtaking landscape panoramas. Let yourself be conquered by the majestic Danube and be amazed over and over again by the enchanting towns and cities along its banks: from the legendary Vienna Schönbrunn Palace to the Stone Bridge in Regensburg. In between you can take a casual stroll through romantic Dürnstein, visit the lively cultural sites of Linz and pass through the gateway to the Wachau in Melk.

4

Linz

08:00

–

5

Linz

Highlights • Visit the Sissi Museum in Vienna • Discover the lively cultural scene in Linz • Visit the national monument Walhalla in Regensburg

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19:00

02:00

12:00

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05:00

13:30

20:00

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Regensburg

13:30

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MS ESPRIT 11.16. – 11.22.2021 Day Port

Arrival

Regensburg

2

Passau

10:30

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3

Passau

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08:00

14:00

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Linz

–

06:30

Melk

14:00

–

5

Melk

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Departure

1

4

23:00

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09:00

Dürnstein

11:00

18:00

Vienna

23:00

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Vienna

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Linz

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Vienna

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Danube Classic – 7 nights

With Full Glory

MS SWISS CROWN 03.27. – 04.03.2021 | 04.03. – 04.10.2021 04.10. – 04.17.2021 | 04.17. – 04.24.2021 04.24. – 05.01.2021 | 05.01. – 05.08.2021 05.24. – 05.31.2021 | 05.31. – 06.07.2021 06.07. – 06.14.2021

Highlights

Passau – Passau The Danube metropolises of Vienna, Bratislava and Budapest proudly present themselves with plenty of splendor and even more pomp: Medieval castles, fairytale palaces and imposing aristocratic palaces adorn your path between the wine-growing region of Wachau and the monumental building of Melk Abbey – Sissi would have been delighted with this journey with its countless highlights!

• Climb the tower of the historical town hall in Bratislava using the hidden spiral staircase • Enjoy the unique combination of nature and architecture in Budapest • Follow the traces of the Nibelung in Ybbs

Day Port

Arrival

Departure

1

Passau

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17:00

2

Bratislava

14:00

21:00

3

Budapest

08:30

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Budapest

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08:30

Esztergom

13:30

17:00

5

Vienna

10:00

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6

Vienna

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01:30

Melk

11:30

16:00

Ybbs

18:30

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Ybbs

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01:00

Linz

08:00

23:00

Passau

08:00

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7 8

Disembarkation after breakfast

Passau

hau

Wac

Dürnstein

Ybbs Vienna

Linz

Did you know?

Vienna’s House of Music offers an interactive approach to Mozart’s music.

Bratislava

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Bratislava

Melk Esztergom

Danu

be Budapest

Danube Panorama – 7 nights

Gone For A Short Long While Passau – Budapest Is it the cultural wealth of Linz, the idyllic wine villages of the Wachau, the impressive Melk Abbey or the charming Viennese Schmäh? Or perhaps the architecture of Bratislava or the famous castle palace of Budapest? The friendly service and top culinary delights on-board? It is a little bit of everything that makes the perfect mix! Experience a wonderful week filled with unforgettable moments that will brighten up your everyday life even after your getaway has long passed.

MS VIVA ONE 07.03. – 07.10.2021 09.29. – 10.06.2021 Day Port

Highlights • Lose yourself in the charming alleys of the old town of Passau • Read in one of the 250,000 volumes of the Esztergom Cathedral Library • In the evening, let yourself be inspired by the brightly lit sights in Budapest

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Passau

2

Passau

Arrival

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08:00

Linz

14:00

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Linz

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Ybbs

13:00

17:00

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Vienna

13:00

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Vienna

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12:00

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Bratislava

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Bratislava

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07:00

Esztergom

14:30

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Esztergom

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07:30

Budapest

11:00

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Budapest

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Passau

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Wac Ybbs Linz

Vienna Bratislava

Esztergom

Danu

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Budapest

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Danube Metropolises – 7 nights

History And The City

MS VIVA ONE 07.21. – 07.28.2021 | 28.07. – 08.04.2021 08.04. – 08.11.2021 | 10.06. – 10.13.2021 10.13. – 10.20.2021 | 10.20. – 10.27.2021

Highlights

Budapest – Budapest The Danube is the most historical river in Europe, taking you on a journey to contrasting metropolises: In the up-and-coming city of Bratislava, historic buildings contrast with futuristic buildings.

Vienna gleams with old splendor and Budapest presents itself beautifully as the “Paris of the East” in Art Nouveau style. Take a break away from the cities in the World Heritage Wachau, let the baroque ensemble Stift Melk inspire you and try to get a glimpse of the pre-Alps in Ybbs.

• Take part in the tour „From yesterday to today“ in Stift Melk • Try out the delicacies of the Naschmarkt and get in the Christmas spirit at a classical concert in Vienna • Explore the many scenes of Hollywood‘s most famous films in Budapest

Day Port

Arrival

Departure

1

Budapest

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19:00

2

Bratislava

11:00

18:00

3

Melk

07:00

13:00

Ybbs

15:30

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03:00

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Linz

07:00

19:00

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Vienna

07:00

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Vienna

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Budapest

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Melk

Vienna

Bratislava

Danu

be

Did you know?

Throughout the course of history, Bratislava was already known by 19 different names.

Vienna

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Budapest

Danube Panorama Wachau – 7 nights

MS VIVA ONE 08.11. – 08.18.2021 10.27. – 11.03.2021

Welcome to the Vast Expanse

Day Port

Highlights

Budapest – Passau Steep vineyards, mighty castles and blossoming apricot gardens: between Budapest and Passau lies the Wachau region, one of the most beautiful river valleys in Europe. Around Dürnstein, discover places locked in time, above which the UNESCO World Heritage Site Melk Abbey magically floats. On this route, Mother Nature shows all her skills, and the capitals of Hungary, Austria and Slovakia are also all spruced up. Take a break from everyday life and enjoy the vast diversity!

• Visit the Statue of Liberty on Gellért Hill in Budapest • Taste apricot dumplings in the Wachau region • Look for regional specialities in the Linz district of Lustenau

Arrival

Departure

1

Budapest

2

Budapest

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3

Bratislava

12:00

23:00

4

Vienna

06:30

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Vienna

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17:00

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Dürnstein

09:00

14:00

Melk

17:00

23:00

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Linz

08:00

17:00

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Passau

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Passau

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Wac

Dürnstein

Linz Melk

Vienna Bratislava

Danu

Did you know?

be Budapest

Richard the Lionheart was born in Dürnstein Castle.

Dürnstein

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Danube Highlights – 7 nights

MS VIVA ONE 08.18. – 08.25.2021 | 08.25. – 09.01.2021 09.01. – 09.08.2021 | 09.08. – 09.15.2021 09.15. – 09.22.2021 | 09.22. – 09.29.2021

Blue Thread

Day Port

Highlights

Passau – Passau The Danube majestically connects epoch’s former monarchies.

In the magnificent capitals of Bratislava, Budapest and Vienna, you can visit old coronation sites, storm castle palaces and waltz through the cities cafés. Reserve your favorite spot on the sun deck – the landscapes of the Wachau region are simply breathtakingly beautiful! Afterwards, the baroque monastery of Melk Abbey towers above the river, which takes you across the picturesque Ybbs and lovely Linz back to Passau.

• Walk through Michael’s Gate in Bratislava • Climb to the dome of St. Stephen‘s Basilica in Budapest • Let the Pöstlingbergbahn chauffeur you in Linz

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Passau

2 3 4

Arrival

Departure

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17:00

Bratislava

14:00

21:00

Budapest

08:30

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Budapest

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08:30

Esztergom

13:30

17:00

5

Vienna

10:00

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Vienna

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01:30

Melk

11:30

16:00

Ybbs

18:30

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Ybbs

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01:00

Linz

08:00

23:00

Passau

08:00

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Disembarkation after breakfast

Passau

hau

Wac Ybbs Linz

Vienna

Bratislava

Melk Esztergom

Did you know?

Esztergom was once the capital of Hungary.

Melk Abbey

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Danu

be Budapest

Danube Cataracts – 11 nights

Simply Intoxicating Budapest – Budapest The Danube flows in a gentle zigzag pattern along narrow gorges and picturesque bays to Europe’s paradises: Hungary’s Puszta, Serbia’s Carpathians, the enchanting Balkans and the “Iron Gate”. Virgin wilderness full of biodiversity as far as the eye can see! Accompany us on a journey of natural beauty, where not only flora and fauna, but also history is growing far beyond its own boundaries – in Budapest, Belgrade and Vukovar as well as in old fortresses, principalities and kingdoms.

MS VIVA ONE 07.10. – 07.21.2021 Day Port

Highlights

Budapest

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• Marvel at baroque archi­ tecture in Vukovar, Croatia • Get to know the Hamangia culture in Cernavoda, Romania • Enjoy Mediterranean lightness of being in the Serbian capital Belgrade

Arrival

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22:00

Mohács

07:00

09:00

Vukovar

14:30

22:00

Flusstag

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13:00

21:00

Nikopol

12:00

13:00

Russe

18:00

22:00

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Cernavoda

08:30

22:00

6

Oltenita

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08:30

Giurgiu

13:00

19:00

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Vidin

14:30

21:30

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Donji Milanovac

14:00

20:00

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Belgrade

08:00

19:00

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Mohács

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Did you know?

In Rousse, the “Friendship Bridge” connects Bulgaria with Romania.

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Danube Delta – 16 nights

Crossing Green Borders Passau – Passau It starts with a gentle murmur, the densely forested mountain ranges come closer and suddenly the most impressive valley opening in Europe lies in front of you: the “Iron Gate”, which in the southern Carpathians is dominated by the steeply rising Golubac Fortress. Between the cosmopolitan cultural cities of Vienna, Belgrade and Budapest, nature opens up in all its splendor for you along the rugged Cataract Passage. Let sea eagles escort you all the way to the Black Sea!

MS SWISS CROWN 05.08. – 05.24.21 | 06.14. – 06.30.21 Day Port

Highlights • Enjoy the coffee house culture in Vienna with Mozart and Strauss • Stroll through the alleys of the baroque city of Russe • Enjoy the southern flair of the cultural city of Novi Sad • Look for pelicans in the Danube Delta

Passau Wachau

Arrival

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Passau

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Bratislava

14:00

18:00

Solt

08:30

09:00

Kalocsa

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14:00

Mohács

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19:00

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Belgrade

11:00

23:00

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Giurgiu

09:00

13:00

Oltenita

16:00

17:00

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Tulcea

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12:30

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Russe

14:00

19:00

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Vidin

15:30

19:30

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Donji Milanovac

10:30

12:30

Golubac

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18:00

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Novi Sad

10:00

23:00

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Osijek

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Mohács

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Budapest

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Vienna

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Melk

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The Rhône

Avignon Cidre, Camembert & Calvados

Sur le Pont d’Avignon Landpartie Camargue

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Who has not heard the French folk song “Sur le Pont d’Avignon”, which the city on the left bank of the Rhône is famous for. However, Avignon attained its true significance in the 14th century, when the Pope sought exile in the city because of military unrest. This marked the beginning of a time of prosperity that came along with the construction of Gothic monasteries and churches. The monumental Papal palace resembles a fortress with its jagged balustrades and massive towers and serves as a unique setting for an annual theatre festival. It not only attracts art lovers but also draws epicureans towards the picturesque lavender landscape of the Provence.

Rhône Panorama – 7 nights

Up and Down the Rhône

Highlights

Lyon – Lyon The most beautiful regions of France lie to the left and right of Lyon: upstream, the vineyards of Côtes-du-Rhône and Châteauneuf-du-Pape spread out. Downstream, you can relive the spirit of the epochs with Avignon and Arles. Enjoy the ensemble of culinary delights and history in Provence and travel along the Camargue to Viviers in the Gorges of the Ardèche. Another short detour in the winding Saône to the historic towns of Burgundy.

Santé!

• Discover the charming backyard of the church of St Trophime in Arles • In Mâcon, take a look at the ancient pharmacy on the ground floor of the Hôtel-Dieu • Climb a Baladine in Avignon and explore the city

MS SWISS GLORIA 05.15. – 05.22.2021 05.22. – 05.29.2021 06.12. – 06.19.2021 06.19. – 06.26.2021 06.26. – 07.03.2021 09.04. – 09.11.2021 09.11. – 09.18.2021 10.02. – 10.09.2021 10.09. – 10.16.2021 Day Port 1

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Avignon

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Rhône

Since 1862 a huge statue of the Virgin Mary has stood atop the hill of Jouannade at Viviers.

Arrival

Viviers Châteauneuf-du-Pape Avignon Arles Camargue

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Rhône with Provence – 7 nights

MS SWISS GLORIA 07.03. – 07.10.2021 08.21. – 08.28.2021 08.28. – 09.04.2021

The Provence is in Full Bloom

Day Port 1

Lyon

Lyon – Lyon

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Blue sea, green pines, white horses and endless purple flower fields. In addition to this, the fragrance of lavender, fresh seafood and wonderful wines – this trip is a feast for the senses! From Burgundy to Provence and Camargue to the sunny Mediterranean.

Accompany us along the Rhône through the millennia-old history of a cultural region that is on beautiful display in Avignon’s Palace of the Popes and the World Heritage Site of Arles. A French way of life that captivates the eyes as well as the palate!

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Avignon

Arrival

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01:00

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Arles

Highlights • Marvel at the architecture of the Musée des Confluences in Lyon at the confluence of the Rhône and Saône rivers • Walk through the vineyards of the Tain-l‘Hermitage in Tournon • Breathe the sea air on the beaches of Port St. Louis

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09:00

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12:00

19:00

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Tournon

14:00

23:00

7

Lyon

08:00

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Tournon

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Avignon Arles Port St. Louis Provence

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The Seine Colour Games with Flair

Myth Richard the Lionheart

Maritime Flair

Paris It is not hard to fall in love with the city of 1,000 lights thanks to the exciting contrasts between the magnificent boulevards and the small alleys with its numerous brasseries, boutiques and antique shops as well as galleries, such as the Marais. The beautiful promenades and bridges of the Seine are indispensable attractions of the city. Even those who prefer to take strolls off the beaten track should not miss out on legendary sights, such as Notre Dame, Montmartre, the Eiffel Tower as well as the Champs Elysees and the Jardin du Luxembourg.

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Seine with Normandy – 7 nights

The Seine, such a beauty Paris – Paris Who wants to take a taxi to Paris when it is so much more comfortable on-board a VIVA river cruise ship? Welcome aboard VIVA Cruises and enjoy lots of leisure and time to explore the small charming districts after visiting all the top sights. But before Paris calls for the “Grand Finale”, Normandy entices with pure nature.

Past Vernon, Le Havre and Coudebec, we will travel along the Seine to the “City of 100 Church Towers” in Rouen – to culture, Calvados and the Virgin of Orleans. À bientôt!

Highlights • Let Vernon inspire you like it did Claude Monet • Marvel at the architecture of Auguste Perret in Le Havre • In Paris, visit the royal tombs in Saint Denis Cathedral

MS SWISS RUBY 05.01. – 05.08.2021 | 05.08. – 05.15.2021 06.12. – 06.19.2021 | 06.19. – 06.26.2021 06.26. – 07.03.2021 | 07.03. – 07.10.2021 08.21. – 08.28.2021 | 08.28. – 09.04.2021 10.02. – 10.09.2021 | 10.09. – 10.16.2021 Day Port

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Le Havre

07:30

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Caudebec

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13:00

Rouen

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Conflans-Sainte Honorine

04:00

13:00

Paris

18:30

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Winter’s Tale 2021 - 2022 France In A Shower Of Stars

Fairytale World Moselle

One Christmas Waltz, Please

Cinnamon Scent & Candy

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Basel A short shopping trip to France, a gourmet getaway in Switzerland and a quick trip to Germany is all a possibility when visiting Basel! Basel offers plenty of experiences packed into a relatively small expanse! Art in particular is something you will encounter at every turn with almost 40 museums. And the reputation of the world-famous „Art Basel“ resounds beyond all national borders. But architectural works of art can also be marveled at – from the Basel Cathedral to the Mittlere Brücke and modern buildings by Mario Botta.

A perfect interplay of old and new. In between, the small buvettes, which have become an integral part of the summer townscape, and the sparkling drinks on the banks of the Rhine create a true holiday atmosphere. “Basler Leckerli” are delicious at any time, be sure to try them!

Strasbourg From the very first minute the French city of Strasbourg enchants with colourful half-timbered idyll, Wilhelmine splendour architecture, new trend districts and exciting museums. Even a short visit has a long-term effect thanks to the many inspirations! In the picturesque district of La Petite France, the moment is right for you. Enjoy a perfect tarte flambée, before the imposing Münster with stainedglass windows and arcades invites you on a journey through time to the Gothic period. If you are free from vertigo, you should definitely take 332 steps up to the viewing platform to reach the the Vosges and the Black Forest.

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Rhine Winter Fairytale – 3 nights

This Is What Advent Smells Like Düsseldorf – Düsseldorf It’s that time of year again – time for the wonderful scent of mulled wine and roasted almonds to rise to your nose. You can literally smell Christmas on this tasty tour. Among the heavenly spice stands at the Düsseldorf Sternchen-Markt. Have a glass of punch in Königswinter at the foot of the Siebengebirge. Or in the festive light of Cologne Cathedral while rummaging for delightful presents. Just follow the scent, which is guaranteed to lead you to the culinary delights on-board in the evening.

Highlights • Pay a visit to Heisterbach Abbey in Königswinter and find peace and tranquility • Explore the thermal baths in the Roman fort of Boppard • Shop in the delightful small boutiques of Cologne’s Belgian Quarter

MS VIVA TIARA 11.24. – 11.27.2021 11.27. – 11.30.2021 11.30. – 12.03.2021 12.03. – 12.06.2021 12.06. – 12.09.2021 12.09. – 12.12.2021 12.12. – 12.15.2021 12.15. – 12.18.2021 12.18. – 12.21.2021 Day Port 1

Düsseldorf

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Düsseldorf

3 4

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Embarkation –

07:00

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16:00

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Boppard

06:00

12:00

Cologne

17:00

23:00

Düsseldorf

02:00

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Danube Christmas markets – 4 nights

In All Of Its Splendor Passau – Passau Do you enjoy a sense of nostalgia during the Advent season?

Then this trip is the perfect trip for you! Because our route will take you from the baroque three-river city of Passau to countless Christmas delights. If you’re not in the Christmas mood yet, you certainly will be after visiting the ornately decorated Christmas markets of Vienna, in the curved alleys of the old town of Ybbs and with sweet Linz delicacies. Not to forget the red glowing sunsets over the soft snowy landscapes along the Danube. Simply wonderful!

MS VIVA ONE 11.27. – 12.01.2021 12.01. – 12.05.2021 12.05. – 12.09.2021 12.09. – 12.13.2021 12.13. – 12.17.2021 12.17. – 12.21.2021

Highlights • Take an excursion to the Benedictine abbey Stift Melk in Ybbs • Get in the Christmas spirit at a classical concert in Vienna • Visit the nativity scene in Linz’s Mariendom

Day Port

Arrival

Departure

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Passau

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2

Vienna

13:30

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Vienna

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Ybbs

15:00

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01:00

Linz

09:00

23:30

Passau

07:30

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Disembarkation after breakfast

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Ybbs

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Vienna Danube

Did you know?

The oldest cake recipe in the world from the 17th century is for the „Linzer Torte“.

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Danube Panorama – 4 nights

Princely, festive, ceremonial Vienna – Regensburg | Regensburg – Vienna Let the magnificence and splendor raise you to a festive mood in style: enjoy the stately atmosphere at the Christmas market of Thurn and Taxis Castle. Warm up with a mulled wine in the shade of Schönbrunn Palace. Celebrate Advent amid precious frescoes and marble from Melk Abbey. Or simply lose yourself in the allure of the imperial Danube. Excellent!

MS ESPRIT 12.04. – 12.10.2021 | 12.16. – 12.22.2021 Day Port

Highlights • Try out the delicious Passau delicacies against the impressive backdrop of St. Stephen‘s Cathedral • Marvel at 1,800 handwritten testimonies of the past at Melk Abbey • Take a stroll through the festive center of the UNESCO City of Media Arts Linz

Arrival

Vienna

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Vienna

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19:00

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Dürnstein

02:00

12:00

Embarkation

Melk

15:00

22:00

4

Linz

08:00

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5

Linz

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05:00

Passau

13:30

20:00

6

Regensburg

13:30

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7

Regensburg

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MS ESPRIT 11.28. – 12.04.2021 | 12.10. – 12.16.2021 Day Port

Arrival

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Regensburg

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Passau

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Melk

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Dürnstein

11:00

18:00

Vienna

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Rhône Christmas markets – 5 nights

The Most Charming Christmas Stalls Lyon – Lyon What shines so beautifully, and what is that flying through the air? This is a question you will probably ask yourself a number of times in Lyon, while you walk through 150 sparkling wooden chandeliers. In Tain-l’Hermitage, you can taste France’s finest wines amidst vast vineyards before heading to the best Christmas markets the Provence has to offer. Relax and unwind in picturesque Arles, search for “Santons” in Avignon and leave us in Lyon with a suitcase full of memories.

MS SWISS EMERALD 11.27. – 12.02.2021 | 12.02. – 12.07.2021 12.07. – 12.12.2021 | 12.12. – 12.17.2021 12.17. – 12.22.2021

Highlights • Look for the sign “Bouchon Lyonnais” in front of Lyon restaurants - specialities await you here • Give in to the sweet temptation of white nougat with lavender honey in Arles • Discover the “Santons” nativity scenes at the Avignon craft market

Day Port 1

Lyon

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Arrival

Departure

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22:00

Tain-l‘Hermitage

06:00

15:00

Arles

07:00

13:00

Avignon

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Lyon

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Did you know?

The Pope’s palace in Avignon is the biggest gothic building from the middle ages.

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Rhine Winter Fairytale – 5 nights

Advent Stress Ade

Highlights

Basel – Basel You will certainly have already fully unwound in the cozy alleys of Basel and the notion of “Advent stress” will soon seem far, far away – thanks to the Italian flair in Speyer, the Rhenish serenity in Frankfurt and the French flair in Strasbourg. Listen to the rustling sound of the Black Forest fir trees, let your gaze wander over the wide plains of Alsace and breathe in the fresh Swiss mountain air.

This is how exciting relaxation can be!

• Visit the Imperial Cathedral in Speyer, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site • Let yourself be enticed by the culinary delights in Frankfurt’s Kleinmarkthalle • Have a look at the moving figurines of the swallow’s nest organ in Strasbourg Cathedral

MS SWISS CROWN 12.01. – 12.06.2021 12.06. – 12.11.2021 12.11. – 12.16.2021 12.16. – 12.21.2021 Day Port 1

Basel

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Arrival

15:00

Speyer

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Frankfurt

06:00

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Strasbourg

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Voltaire and Goethe once climbed the tower platform of Strasbourg Cathedral.

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Rhine winter fairy tale – 6 nights

Like a Fairytale

MS TREASURES 11.22. – 11.28.2021 | 12.04. – 12.10.2021 12.16. – 12.22.2021 Düsseldorf Cologne Bonn

Düsseldorf – Strasbourg | Strasbourg – Düsseldorf

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Highlights • Stroll through the vivacious banking district of Frankfurt • Walk through the DativiusVictor Arch in Mainz like the Romans once did long ago • Visit the birthplace of Ludwig van Beethoven in Bonn

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This river cruise offers two routes that tell the tales of festive cathedral cities, fascinates with Christmas markets in finely crafted Rhine metropolises and captivates everyone with its enchanting landscapes. Experience your own personal fairytale – with art, culture and culinary delights in Karlsruhe, Koblenz and Cologne. At towering castles embedded in the Middle Rhine Valley, with fine wines in the wild and romantic Rheingau or in French tradition in Strasbourg. Every journey has a happy end!

Day Port

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Düsseldorf

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Elbe Winter Panorama Course Hamburg – 6 nights

MS SWISS RUBY 11.27. – 12.03.2021 12.09. – 12.15.2021

Berlin Meets Hamburg

Highlights

Berlin – Hamburg Starting in the capital, the tour takes you past orchards, lake landscapes and Prussian stately villas to Berlin’s “most beautiful front garden”, the Havelland. Let the landscape inspire you like it once did Fontane and admire the spectacular evening sky, before we drive through the “Cradle of the Mark” to the cathedral city of Brandenburg and on to Wittenberge. But also the Prignitz landscapes, the Duchy of Lauenburg and the Hamburg Elbe marshes are truly worthy of poetry – so, have your notebook ready!

• Admire Hanseatic Gothic brick in Tangermünde • Have a look at one of the largest tower clocks in Europe in Wittenberge • Visit the Elbphilharmonie in Hamburg

Day Port 1

Berlin

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Bleckede

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Geesthacht

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Elbe Winter Panorama Course Berlin – 6 nights

Hi There, Berlin Hamburg – Berlin A few moments ago you were enjoying a fish roll at the Hamburg harbor, and now the smell of Berlin curry sausage beckons you to Alexanderplatz. Say “Tschüss” to the Speicherstadt and follow the migrating birds through the Prignitz to Wittenberge to the eras of Historism and Art Nouveau. Then Magdeburg presents itself with its 1,200 years of history and Potsdam welcomes you with a truly royal spirit thanks to its palaces and small palaces. Spend plenty of time in the capital to get to know even the most hidden corners!

MS SWISS RUBY 12.03. – 12.09.2021 12.15. – 12.21.2021

Highlights • Take a look over the Elbe from the Hamburg Michel • Let yourself drift through the Dutch Quarter in Potsdam • Visit Checkpoint Charlie, the most famous checkpoint of the once divided city of Berlin

Day Port

Arrival

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Hamburg

2

Hamburg

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Wittenberge

11:00

17:00

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Magdeburg

06:30

12:00

Brandenburg

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Berlin

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Christmas and New Year 2021 - 2022

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Christmas Fairytale Danube 2021 – 6 nights

Woodscape & Christmas Miracle Regensburg – Vienna Create your own Christmas miracle and experience the most beautiful time of the year surrounded by the rustic cosiness Passau, the unforgettable forests of the Wachau region and the impressive splendor of imperial Vienna. By Christmas Eve on the Danube, at the latest, you will feel that wonderful Christmas spirit is not only in the air this year, but has also found its way into your heart.

MS ESPRIT 12.22. – 12.28.2021 Day Port

Highlights • Visit the impressive Cathedral of Our Lady in Linz on 24 December • Take a Christmas stroll through the gateway to the Wachau region • Be amazed when hundreds of Christmas lights decorate the Hundertwasser House in Vienna

Arrival

Departure

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Regensburg

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Passau

10:30

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Passau

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Linz

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Linz

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Melk

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Dürnstein

11:00

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Vienna

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Rhine Christmas miracle – 6 nights

From Heaven High Strasbourg – Düsseldorf The river whispers softly, the scent of fir trees is in the air and the sound of Christmas bells fills the nave of the church in Koblenz.

Experience the festive season with us at the gateway to the Middle Rhine Valley and let us pamper you on-board. During this wonderful reflective time, you will travel via the Rhine metropolises of Düsseldorf, Cologne and Bonn to the home of the Loreley and, between Christmas and New Year‘s Eve, get to know French traditions in enchanting Strasbourg. Fully relaxed. Without any stress at all.

MS TREASURES 12.22. – 12.28.2021

Highlights • Glide over the Angels’ Christmas Market in Cologne’s historic center • Take the Koblenz cable car to Ehrenbreitstein Fortress and watch how the waves of the Rhine compete with the lights of the city • Shop for French crafts at the Marché de Noël in Strasbourg

Day Port

Arrival

1

Strasbourg

2

Strasbourg

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14:00

19:00

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Karlsruhe

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03:00

Frankfurt

14:00

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Karlsruhe 3 4

5

Frankfurt

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06:00

Oestrich-Winkel

13:00

16:00

Coblenz

20:00

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Coblenz Bonn

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7

Departure

Embarkation

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10:00

13:00

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Bonn

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08:00

Cologne

10:00

14:00

Düsseldorf

16:30

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Düsseldorf

–

–

Disembarkation after breakfast

Düsseldorf Cologne Bonn

Did you know?

Alsace is considered to be the cradle of the Christmas tree.

Oestrich-Winkel Frankfurt

Coblenz

Main

Karlsruhe

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Rhône Christmas Dream France – 6 nights

Bon Noël Lyon – Lyon What could be better than experiencing a new wonderful surprise every day at Christmas time? Let Lyon treat you to the finest delicacies and treat yourself to the finest wines in Tain l’Hermitage before Provence, so magnificently adorned, making you look forward to the Christmas season. Then there are Arles’ vast winter landscapes, Avignon’s majestic palaces and contemplative moments on-board on your large table of gifts. And no stress at all – what a wonderful celebration!

MS SWISS EMERALD 12.22. – 12.28.2021

Highlights • Take a seat in the ancient amphitheatre of Arles • Visit the midnight mass on Christmas Eve in Avignon • Stroll through the medieval old town of Viviers

Day Port 1

Lyon

2 3

Arrival

Departure

–

22:00

Tain-l‘Hermitage

06:00

15:00

Arles

08:30

17:30

Avignon

21:30

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4

Avignon

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–

5

Avignon

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05:00

Viviers

12:00

18:00

6

Lyon

12:00

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7

Lyon

–

–

Disembarkation after breakfast

Lyon

Rhône Tain-l‘Hermitage

Did you know?

In Provence, the sun shines an average of 5 hours a day – even in December.

Viviers

Avignon Arles Arles

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Christmas Cruise on the Danube – 7 nights

Viennese Christmas Passau – Passau Let the year end in three-quarter time and find your very own holiday rhythm on the Danube - in front of the scenery of the wintery Wachau, in the sea of lights of Schönbrunn Palace, in the castle quarter of Budapest, in the marble hall of Melk Abbey or Christmas Eve with an atmospheric menu on-board.

Merry Christmas!

MS VIVA ONE 12.21. – 12.28.2021 Day Port

Highlights • Take a tour of the “Blue Church” of St. Elisabeth in Bratislava • Explore the fishing Bastion in Budapest • Get in the mood for Christmas with a classical concert in Vienna

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Passau

2 3

Arrival

Departure

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17:00

Bratislava

14:00

21:00

Budapest

08:30

21:00

4

Vienna

19:00

–

5

Vienna

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19:00

6

Grein

10:00

13:00

Linz

18:00

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7

Linz

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23:00

8

Passau

08:00

–

Disembarkation after breakfast

Passau

hau

Wac Grein Linz

Did you know?

The Donausteig is one of the most beautiful hiking trails in Austria and leads past Grein.

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Bratislava

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Rhine journey – 7 nights

Contemplation in Benelux Düsseldorf – Düsseldorf Did you know that in Holland and Belgium, Santa Claus arrives by ship in accordance with his status? Ride on his wave and celebrate a wonderful Christmas between the picturesque canals of Amsterdam, the diamond glow of Antwerp and the glowing architecture of Rotterdam. On Christmas Eve, a multi-course festive menu awaits you on the Rhine, tastefully showing you why the Christmas spirit in this country doesn’t come “from heaven above” but “up the river”.

VIVA TIARA 12.21. – 12.28.2021 Day Port

Highlights • Try one of the specially brewed winter beers in Amsterdam • Visit the festively decorated Cathedral of Our Lady in Antwerp • Stroll through the Christmas market hall in Rotterdam

Arrival

Departure

1

Düsseldorf

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17:00

2

Amsterdam

09:30

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3

Amsterdam

–

07:00

Dordrecht

15:00

22:00

4

Antwerp

07:00

–

5

Antwerp

–

07:00

Rotterdam

16:00

–

6

Rotterdam

–

17:00

7

Düsseldorf

14:00

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8

Düsseldorf

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Disembarkation after breakfast

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Elbe Christmas Miracle – 7 nights

This Will Be A True Celebration Berlin – Hamburg No other Christmas tree can compete with the splendidly decorated city of Berlin at Christmas time. In the Havelland region, historic settings are brightly lit to provide the perfect setting. And even the Elbe has put its white-frosted gown with a glittering touch. On this cruise, you can enjoy the pure festive atmosphere, celebrate Christmas Eve in Magdeburg Cathedral and look forward to a stylish Christmas menu on-board. Let us take you from Hamburg to the elegant Alster. Merry Christmas!

MS SWISS RUBY 12.21. – 12.28.2021 Day Port

Highlights

1

Berlin

2

Berlin

Arrival

Brandenburg

• Admire the installations of the light artists on Berlin‘s Kurfürstendamm • Explore the Green Citadel of Magdeburg • Visit the Hamburg fish market early in the morning

3

Departure

Embarkation –

13:30

20:00

–

Brandenburg

–

06:00

Magdeburg

18:30

–

4

Magdeburg

–

–

5

Magdeburg

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06:00

Wittenberge

15:00

–

6

Wittenberge Lauenburg

7

–

06:00

14:30

–

Lauenburg

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–

07:00

Hamburg

13:00

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Hamburg

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Disembarkation after breakfast

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Did you know?

Berlin Magdeburg

Brandenburg

Rhine Christmas miracle – 7 nights

MS SWISS CROWN 12.21. - 12.28.2021

River Worlds At Their Very Finest

Day Port

Basel – Antwerp Exquisite food, superb service and exciting times: on this Christmas cruise, we will show you five different countries and pamper you with the very best comfort on-board. Enjoy some time for yourself and work off your personal bucket list – in the “Capitale de Noël” Strasbourg, at the ringing of the Mainz Cathedral, at a castle in the Rheingau or in the glamorous city of Antwerp.

On Christmas Eve, our festive Christmas dinner with a view of historic Nijmegen is guaranteed to satisfy your every wish!

1

Basel

2 3 4

Highlights • Get the most beautiful Christmas cards in the print shop of the Mainz • Gutenberg Museum • Listen to the royal organ of St. Steven‘s Church in Nijmegen • Take a horse-drawn carriage ride through Antwerp

Arrival

Departure

–

21:00

Strasbourg

08:00

19:00

Mainz

06:00

13:00

Oestrich-Winkel

14:30

–

Oestrich-Winkel

–

04:00

Düsseldorf

15:00

–

Düsseldorf

–

06:30

Nijmegen

13:00

22:00

6

Antwerp

13:00

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7

Antwerp

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–

8

Antwerp

–

–

5

Disembarkation after breakfast

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Mainz

Rhine

Strasbourg

Basel Mainz

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Rhine New Year’s Eve Magic – 6 nights

This Will Make Your Heart Sing Düsseldorf – Strasbourg New Year’s Eve spent on two rivers, it’s going to be a really roaring party! But before you watch the Koblenz fireworks reflected in the Rhine and Moselle, there is still so much to experience: Taste real French fondue in Strasbourg, stride through the baroque Karlsruhe Castle and look back at the year against the fantastic backdrop of the Rheingau. In Mainz you can then welcome the New Year and make good resolutions in the Rhineland in the highest spirits – 2022 can come!

MS TREASURES 12.28. – 01.03.2022 Day Port

Highlights • Observe the storks in the Strasbourg Orangery Park • Go for a winter walk on Düsseldorf’s paradise beach

Arrival

1

Düsseldorf

2

Düsseldorf

3 4

–

04:00

Cologne

09:00

16:00

Bonn

19:00

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Bonn

–

07:00

Coblenz

13:00

–

Coblenz

-

05:30

14:30

–

Mainz 5

Departure

Embarkation

Mainz

–

06:00

Mannheim

13:00

22:00

6

Strasbourg

13:00

–

7

Strasbourg

–

–

Disembarkation after breakfast

Düsseldorf Cologne Bonn

Did you know?

Bonn is the birthplace of Ludwig van Beethoven.

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Mannheim

Rhine

Strasbourg

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Rhône New Year’s Eve Magic France – 6 nights

MS SWISS EMERALD 12.28. – 01.03.2022

Voilà, Happy New Year!

Highlights

Lyon – Lyon Say au revoir to the old year and follow the Rhône to explore France‘s countless traditions. After legendary vineyards in Tainl’Hermitage, follow the winter sun to the World Heritage Site Arles, the gateway to the Camargue. Join us for an aperitif in the papal city of Avignon of yesteryear and today and look forward to Viviers, which awaits you on New Year’s Eve with best wishes for 2022. Back in the gourmet metropolis of Lyon, you can then look to the future with great anticipation – pure bonheur!

• Discover the models for van Gogh’s paintings in Arles • In Avignon, behind the Pope‘s Palace, discover the rock „Rocher des Domes“.

• Enjoy the panoramic view over the Rhône valley in Viviers from the square „Châteauvieux“

Day Port 1

Lyon

2 3 4

Arrival

Departure

–

22:00

Tain-l‘Hermitage

06:00

15:00

Arles

08:30

17:30

Avignon

21:30

–

Avignon

–

13:00 –

Viviers

20:00

5

Viviers

–

–

6

Viviers

–

05:00

Lyon

22:30

–

Lyon

–

–

7

Disembarkation after breakfast

Lyon

Rhône Tain-l‘Hermitage

Did you know?

Lyon is a gourmet pilgrimage site with the highest density of restaurants in France.

Viviers

Avignon Arles Avignon

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Danube New Year’s Dream Wachau – 6 nights

MS ESPRIT 12.28. – 01.03.2022

New Yes!

Day Port

Highlights

Vienna – Regensburg New year, new dreams, new adventures: life is too short for “one of these days”, so now you can fulfill your long-awaited travel wishes! Dance through the Vienna Hofburg, climb the vineyards of the Wachau region and encounter pure peace and tranquility at Melk Abbey. Linz, with its lovely beauty, will make the hours until the festive New Year’s Eve gala on-board pass in a flash and New Year’s Day will drop anchor with more magical occasions in Passau and Regensburg. Cast off!

• Warm up in Vienna in one of the traditional coffee houses • Get to know Dürnstein, the cradle of viticulture • Take a look into the glass ball in the glass museum of Passau

Arrival

Departure

1

Vienna

2

Vienna

–

23:00

3

Dürnstein

06:00

12:00

Melk

15:00

–

Melk

–

03:00

Linz

13:00

–

Linz

–

06:00

Passau

14:30

21:00

6

Regensburg

14:30

–

7

Regensburg

–

–

4 5

Embarkation

Disembarkation after breakfast

Regensburg Passau Dürnstein

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Linz

W

Did you know?

Towers are the skyscrapers of the middle ages – just take a look upwards in Regensburg and you’ll see what we mean!

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Vienna Danube

Melk

Danube New Year’s Eve dream – 7 nights

MS VIVA ONE 12.28. – 01.04.2022

New Year’s Eve Schmankerl

Day Port

Highlights

Passau – Passau The last hours of the year are dawning and the city has turned into an open-air ballroom. Bells are ringing, waltz music sounds and colorful fireworks break out. Is it a dream? It‘s New Year‘s Eve in Vienna! Live out your love of life to the fullest and start the New Year in the Giant Ferris Wheel at the Prater. Before that, your visit to Bratislava and Budapest will have inspired you to make some good resolutions, so you can sit back and relax after the party – onboard, in the baroque town of Grein or over a piece of cake in Linz!

• Take part in a wine tasting at the Bratislava City Hall • Have a look at the murals of Empress Sissi in the Matthiaskirche in Vienna • Admire the baroque and rococo facades on Linz’s main square

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Passau

2 3

Arrival

Departure

–

17:00

Bratislava

14:00

21:00

Budapest

08:30

21:00

4

Vienna

19:00

–

5

Vienna

–

19:00

6

Grein

10:00

13:00

Linz

18:00

–

7

Linz

–

23:00

8

Passau

08:00

–

Disembarkation after breakfast

Passau

hau

Grein Linz

Wac

Vienna

Bratislava

Danu

be

Did you know?

Budapest

The New Year’s Concert of the Vienna Philharmonic will be broadcast live at the Vienna Rathausplatz.

Vienna

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Rhine New Year’s Eve Dream Rheingau – 7 nights

MS SWISS CROWN 12.28. – 01.04.2022

Nothing but Highlights

Highlights

Antwerp – Basel As they saying goes, the very best things come last. This is also the case with this trip, which adds numerous highlights to the end of the year. Time to set anchor and toast the New Year! To the glittering city of Antwerp, the historic Nijmegen and the cheer­ful­ness in Düsseldorf just before a firework display over the German Corner touches the Rhine. After New Year’s Eve you can unwind in the Rheingau, gaze at the stars in Mannheim’s planetarium and celebrate life at Strasbourg‘s finest restaurants.

• Stroll through the oldest shopping street in Holland in Nijmegen • Taste the world-famous wines of the Rheingau • Explore the international center for illustrations in Strasbourg’s Tomi Ungerer Museum

Day Port

Arrival

Departure

1

Antwerp

–

23:00

2

Nijmegen

14:00

20:00

3

Düsseldorf

08:00

23:59

4

Coblenz

14:00

–

5

Coblenz

–

06:00

Oestrich-Winkel

13:00

16:30

Mainz

18:00

–

Mainz

–

05:00

6

Mannheim

12:00

19:00

7

Strasbourg

09:00

17:00

8

Basel

09:00

–

Disembarkation after breakfast

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Antwerp

Düsseldorf Oestrich-Winkel Coblenz

Did you know?

Mannheim

Rhine

The German New Year’s Eve greeting “Guten Rutsch” goes back to the older meaning of “Safe Travels”.

Mainz

Strasbourg

Basel Coblenz

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New Year’s Eve trip Rhine – 7 nights

New Year New Joy Düsseldorf – Düsseldorf Same procedure as every year? Why not spend the atmospheric break between the years on the river for a change and let yourself be intoxicated by wintery landscapes and lively towns on the Rhine: Düsseldorf, Amsterdam and Dordrecht provide the best prospects.

Look forward to fantastic fireworks in the diamond city of Antwerp and welcome 2022 with a magnificent New Year’s Eve gala.

VIVA TIARA 12.28. – 01.04.2022 Day Port

Highlights • Visit the famous concert hall in Amsterdam • Walk in the footsteps of Rubens in Antwerp at the end of the year • Start the new year with Fish & Chips in Rotterdam

Arrival

Departure

1

Düsseldorf

–

17:00

2

Amsterdam

09:30

–

3

Amsterdam

–

07:00

Dordrecht

15:00

22:00

4

Antwerp

07:00

–

5

Antwerp

–

07:00

Rotterdam

16:00

–

6

Rotterdam

–

17:00

7

Düsseldorf

14:00

–

8

Düsseldorf

–

–

Disembarkation after breakfast

Amsterdam

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Rotterdam

Rh

Dordrecht

Antwerp

Waal

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Düsseldorf

New Year’s Eve in the Netherlands

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Elbe New Year’s Eve Magic – 7 nights

Parade of stars Hamburg – Berlin The cities, one no more beautiful than the other, offer landscapes of true natural beauty. Travel these cities while enjoying quality and individualistic service on-board our ship. On this voyage, Hamburg, Potsdam and Berlin ignite a firework of unforgettable experiences and Magdeburg is the perfect scene for the grand finale of the year – along the “Road of Romanticism” and fairytale architecture. You can look forward to a glittering New Year’s Eve here and start the new year off deeply relaxed amid the sight of the passing Havel floodplains. Happy New Year!

MS SWISS RUBY 12.28. – 01.04.2022 Day Port

Highlights • Marvel at the Art Nouveau facade of the “House of the Four Seasons” in Wittenberge • Learn more about the “Magdeburger Riders” in the Cultural History Museum • Visit the Filmpark Babelsberg in Potsdam

2

Hamburg

–

17:00

3

Wittenberge

11:00

17:00

4

Magdeburg

06:30

–

5

Magdeburg

–

–

6

Magdeburg

–

7 8

Embarkation

Potsdam

20:00

05:00 –

Potsdam

–

13:00

Berlin

18:00

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Berlin

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Disembarkation after breakfast

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Departure

Hamburg

Hamburg

Magdeburg

Arrival

1

VIVA Cruises includes Vox audio systems on all cruises.

‘Cleartone’ radio devices for group excursions are lightweight with long-range and crystal clear reception; while ‘POPGuide’ app will help you personalise your free time with self-guided sightseeing, interactive maps and navigation to docking and pick-up points.

VIVA Cruises’ partnership with Vox means you will feel at home in any foreign city.

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VIVA All-Inclusive • Casual lifestyle with international guests • Perfect crew/guest ratio • Light-flooded cabins with elegant interiors and free mini-bar, refilled daily • Gourmet restaurants with exquisite food and high-quality drinks • Exclusive beauty products from Rituals • WiFi Internet access • Gratuities included

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VIVA All-Inclusive • Relaxed lifestyle among international guests • Perfect crew/guest ratio • Light-flooded cabins with elegant interiors and free mini-bar, refilled daily • Gourmet restaurants with exquisite food and high-quality drinks • Exclusive beauty products from Rituals • WiFi Internet access • Gratuities included

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