Charming Rhine Cruise from Basel

Experience an unforgettable river cruise from Basel that takes you through some of the most beautiful cities and landscapes along the Rhine. Start in Basel and enjoy the cultural highlights of the region, including the charming old town of Strasbourg and the historic sights of Koblenz.

During your journey, you will also discover elegant spa towns and idyllic villages known for their impressive architecture and picturesque views. Indulge yourself on board with exquisite meals, first-class service and a variety of entertainment options.

Enjoy a perfect blend of culture, history and nature on this fascinating river cruise, which ultimately takes you back to Basel.

Always with us: OUR VIVA ALL-INCLUSIVE

Full board with breakfast buffet, lunch, dinner (multi-course gourmet menus, served at your seat) and snacks with free choice of table and flexible meal times
High-quality alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks all day from the entire bar menu (including soft drinks, juices, a variety of specialty coffees, tea, cocoa, sparkling wine, Aperol, white wine, red wine, rosé, champagne, various beers, long drinks, cocktails, spirits, liqueurs)
High tea: once per trip, a selection of sweet and savory treats such as scones, sandwiches, cupcakes, chocolates, macarons and various teas
Daily freshly stocked mini-bar in the cabin
Welcome sparkling wine in the cabin
Reusable VIVA water bottle
WLAN and gratuities

CRUISE ITINERARY OVERVIEW ARRIVAL DEPARTURE

Day 1 Basel 18:30

Day 2 Strasbourg 09:00 22:00

Day 3 Ludwigshafen 07:30 19:00

Day 4 Coblenz 05:00 13:00

Day 4 Wiesbaden 22:00

Day 5 Wiesbaden 13:00

Day 6 Plittersdorf 04:00 13:30

Day 7 Breisach 04:30 20:30

Day 8 Basel 05:30

Disembarkation after breakfast.

Basel

Basel is a city of particular contrasts. In the city on the border of Switzerland with Germany and France, visitors experience the unique combination of more than 2000 years of history with modernity. In the cityscape of Basel, historical buildings from the 15th century complement each other with the most modern architecture to form an exciting, yet harmonious overall picture. The city's main landmark is the 800-year-old Basel Cathedral. Directly behind the cathedral, one can enjoy a magnificent view of the old town and the famous Mittlere Brücke (Middle Bridge) over the Rhine from the Palatinate. The Red Town Hall and the Spalentor are also not to be missed during a visit to the city. Last but not least, the approximately 40 museums of Basel are an attraction for art and culture lovers from all over Europe..

Strasbourg

From the first minute, the French Strasbourg enchants with colorful half-timbered idyll, Wilhelminian splendor architecture,new trendy neighborhoods 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 can be enjoyed perfectly with a tarte flambée, before the imposing cathedral with stained glass windows and archways invites you to travel back in time to the Gothic period. Those who are free from giddiness should definitely take the 332 steps up to the viewing platformhere to see the Vosges and the Black Forest in the distance.

Coblenz

Koblenz already impresses with its unique location at the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle rivers. The first port of call when visiting the city should therefore also be the so-called "German Corner" with its imposing Kaiser Wilhelm monument. Since 2002, it has been part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site "Upper Middle Rhine Valley". A beautiful view of Koblenz and its two rivers opens up during a visit to Ehrenbreitstein Fortress. Perched 120 meters above the Rhine, the 16th-century fortification is the second largest fortress still standing in Europe. Spectacular is already the ascent in a gondola of the cable car..

Wiesbaden

Wiesbaden is the capital of the state of Hesse, located in western Germany. The Kurhaus, a building built in neoclassical style, houses ballrooms and the Wiesbaden casino. The spa park was laid out in 1852 in the style of an English landscape garden. Next to the red, neo-Gothic Market Church on Schlossplatz is the neoclassical City Palace, seat of the Hessian Parliament. The Museum Wiesbaden shows, among other things, works of the expressionist painter Alexej von Jawlensky and natural history objects..

Breisach

Although large parts of the city were almost completely destroyed during the Second World War, Breisach has a variety of beautiful sights. St. Stephen's Minster, the symbol of the city, fascinates with its well-known treasures. The vivid Rhine Gate, which has been modified into a museum, convinces with the historical town history. If that doesn't convince, an extensive tour visiting romantic and historic churches will. Culture lovers come here at their expense.

ALWAYS WITH YOU

Our VIVA All-Inclusive

Full board with breakfast buffet, lunch, dinner (multi-course gourmet menus, served at the table) and snacks with free choice of table and flexible meal times.
All day high quality hot and cold non-alcoholic beverages and a selection of alcoholic beverages; have a look at our bar menu
High Tea: once per trip a selection of sweet and savory treats such as scones, sandwiches, cupcakes, chocolates and macarons. A variety of teas are offered to match
daily freshly stocked minibar and reusable water bottle in the cabin
A warm welcome with a welcome champagne - here's to a wonderful stay on board
Selected beauty products from RITUALS
Free WLAN on board - for undisturbed reception
Tips for the entire crew

VIVA ONE

Look forward to the first new building of VIVA Cruises, the MS VIVA ONE! Indulge in gourmet dining in the main restaurant "Riverside" or in "VIVA's Bistro" and enjoy a drink in the panoramic lounge after dinner. Marvel at the passing scenery while sunbathing on the deck or while relaxing in the whirlpool. Take some time out in the spa area and relax in the steam room or sauna. For the more active guests, rental bikes are available to explore the landscape individually. Come on an unforgettable trip with the MS VIVA ONE.

Our first own new building, the VIVA ONE invites with 88 cabins up to 176 passengers on feel-good moments on board. On the Diamant Deck there are four luxurious suites, which with 25 m² size and a balcony (approx. 2 m²) invite you to enjoy the beautiful view. On the Diamond Deck, as well as on the Ruby Deck, there are 18 m² Junior Suites, which have a French balcony. The main part of the cabins is made up by 2-bed cabins with 17 m² size. These have French balconies on the Diamond and Ruby decks and non-opening windows on the Emerald deck. All cabins are perfectly equipped with flat-screen TV, included mini-bar, Nespresso® machine, Beauty products from RITUALS®, hairdryer, safe, air conditioning, shower and toilet.

From a technical and sustainable perspective, the VIVA ONE impresses with some special features and innovations. A total of 68 solar cells, distributed on both sides of the sun deck, support the on-board power system. The energy generated is also used primarily for the ship's bow thruster and for high power usage. In general, a lot of emphasis was placed on low energy consumption for lighting, pumps, air conditioning, heating, ventilation, and galley and laundry equipment during the design process. The water treatment system is also state-of-the-art. Guests can refill their reusable VIVA drinking bottles at any time at two water stations in the lobby and at the bar, while VIVA glass carafes are available in the restaurant. To reduce fuel consumption, the ship features an efficient hull form, powertrain and fuel-saving autopilot to simplify navigation. Main and auxiliary engines are powered by clean synthetic GTL diesel, reducing local emissions.

Commisioning

2022

Length / Width

135 / 11

Decks

Crew

Passengers

176

DECK PLAN

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