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VIVA One River Ship Review

A luxurious journey awaits aboard viva one.

Embark on a voyage of exceptional elegance and value aboard VIVA One, operated by VIVA Cruises – where every moment is crafted to perfection, and every experience is a celebration of new experiences. Nestled among the giants of the river cruise industry, VIVA Cruises stand out as a beacon of sophistication and comfort, offering discerning travellers a truly unforgettable journey along Europe’s enchanting waterways.

Stunning Staterooms and Suites

Step into a world of opulence as you enter the staterooms and suites of VIVA One, where luxury and comfort knows no bounds. These accommodations are nothing short of stunning, rivalling even the grandeur of ocean-going cruise ships. Practical yet sumptuous, every detail has been meticulously designed to ensure the utmost comfort and convenience for guests. From the thoughtfully positioned plug sockets and USB ports by the bed to the marble surfaces in the bathroom, every aspect exudes premium quality, giving guests a taste of true indulgence you would struggle to find in an ocean-going cruise ship cabin.

Fabulous Dining Experience

Savour the finest culinary delights onboard VIVA One, where every meal is a gastronomic journey to remember. While you may not find the vast variety of dishes offered on ocean-going cruise ships, rest assured that every bite during your seven nights aboard VIVA One will be a culinary delight. The Riverside Restaurant, the ship’s main dining room, is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, offering a delectable array of options to tantalise your taste buds. From the menu, indulge in delights like satay noodles and goat cheese soufflé, prepared with the freshest, locally sourced ingredients. Additionally, VIVA Bistro serves as a speciality restaurant without the need for additional payment, offering mouthwatering dishes such as spaghetti bolognese for lunch and succulent king prawns for dinner. With such culinary excellence onboard, you’ll never go hungry on VIVA One.

Staying Busy, or Relaxing – It’s Your Choice!

Beyond the dining experience, VIVA One offers a plethora of activities to enrich your journey and create lasting memories. Immerse yourself in destination-focused port talks, providing insight into each stop along the journey, or unwind with a relaxing massage or body treatment at the onboard spa. Take a dip in the hot tub, enjoy live music entertainment in the lounge, or simply relax on deck with a captivating book, soaking in panoramic views of the breathtaking scenery passing by. With drinks, food, and Wi-Fi all included, guests can indulge in every aspect of the VIVA Cruises experience without worrying about additional costs. During the 7-nights we were onboard, we didn’t spend a penny – that is just how inclusive a cruise with VIVA is.

Exceptional Value for Money

What truly sets VIVA One apart from its better-known competitors like Riviera Travel is its unwavering commitment to providing exceptional value for money. Despite offering a level of luxury and sophistication that rivals ocean-going cruise ships, VIVA One stands out by offering a superior experience at a fraction of the cost. With inclusive amenities, luxurious accommodations, and unparalleled service, VIVA Cruises redefines the art of river cruising aboard VIVA One, making luxury travel accessible to discerning adventurers seeking an unforgettable river cruise experience.

In conclusion, VIVA One offers an extraordinary journey that exceeds expectations in every way. From stunning accommodations and fabulous dining options to unforgettable activities and exceptional value for money, every aspect of the VIVA Cruises experience is designed to create magical memories that last a lifetime. So why settle for ordinary when you can embark on an extraordinary adventure with VIVA Cruises?

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Review: the VIVA One river cruise ship

City hopping from Belgium to Germany and back on the VIVA One.

Last year, we almost booked a 14-day VIVA cruise on the Danube.

However we hadn’t traveled with VIVA before, and felt like it would be a better option to travel with and experience this company during a much shorter trip if possible. Just imagine that it is not really what we like, that would be a very long 14 days.

We receive an offer for a 5-day river cruise on board the VIVA One, from Antwerp to Rotterdam, Düsseldorf and Amsterdam back to Antwerp.

Sounds like the perfect opportunity to get to know VIVA river cruises!

Did we like it, and would we book again?

Let’s find out!

We fully paid for our trip on board the VIVA One and didn’t get or ask anything in return for this review.

We made a video of our stay on board the VIVA One.

You can watch it here:

The VIVA One was built in 2022.

The ship has 88 cabins and suites, accommodating a total of 176 passengers. On board there are 2 restaurants: the VIVA Bistro and the Riverside restaurant, both included in the price.

VIVA Cruises offers an extensive all-inclusive formula in which meals, drinks, tips and minibar on board are all included.

Embarkation starts at 2:30pm.

The VIVA One is docked right at the Antwerp Cruise Terminal, that is a 25 minute walk from our doorstep. We get there around 3pm, a staff member writes our cabin number on a little label, attaches is to our luggage and has his colleague take the luggage up to the ship.

We follow, head up the short passenger boarding bridge and receive our room keys at the reception desk.

Our cabin is located on the Ruby deck of the VIVA One, one flight of stairs down from the reception and bar area.

We are staying in stateroom 216, a ‘double cabin’ class room on the starboard side of the ship.

As soon as we step inside, we like the soft colors and wood tones. Even though it is a very cloudy and grey rainy day, still a lot of light is flowing in from the large French balcony windows that reach from the floor all the way up to the ceiling.

The cupboards, desk, bed, linens, walls, decoration… It all looks very pristine and clean.

Let’s start off with the bedroom itself.

Cozy is the feeling we get here: the colors, yellow light, wood tones and rug all give this room a very homey vibe. Plus it is nice and warm inside. The bed looks very inviting, with its high mattress and fluffy pillows.

On both sides of the bed is a bedside table, a lamp and light switches to control the lights in the room. Also on both sides is an electric socket, no USB port though, which we find surprising since a ship built in 2022.

A digital clock is also present, however we unplugged it was too bright during the night.

Next to the window is a comfortable soft chair and a coffee table, a nice spot for a cup of coffee in the morning.

Opposite the bed is a wall full of cupboards and storage space , a wardrobe, a TV and a small desk.

The wardrobe holds a large safe, 2 bathrobes and 2 pairs of slippers, a blue blanket, shelves and plenty of clothes hangers. Underneath the TV are 2 more large drawers to store stuff. You can easily put your empty luggage under the bed once you have unpacked.

Plenty of storage room to arrange and organise our stuff, we thought!

Also underneath the TV is a mini bar that is free: it contains fruit juice, Fanta, regular Coke, Coke zero and 2 beers. A bottle of sparkling wine was waiting for us on the desk when we arrived so we put it in the fridge as well. A bottle opener is also present, as well as 2 wine glasses.

The mini bar is restocked if you drink something.

We used the coffee machine daily: it comes with 6 coffee capsules, milk, sugar and sweetener. Same thing here if you drink a coffee: the capsules are restocked daily.

The transparent plastic reusable VIVA water bottles are a nice touch, you can refill them with water and sparkling water at the water station near the reception. And you can take them home at the end of your river cruise.

Was there anything we didn’t like?

The aircon and heating unit was a bit loud we thought. We didn’t need or use the TV, however if you are a TV watcher, all the TV and radio channels were German. Again, not a problem for us but other guests might find that disappointing.

We also thought that the room wasn’t very soundproof, the cabin door was quite thin and we could hear quite a lot of noise from the hallway from people walking past, whether they were talking or not. We had cabins under, above and next to us but no noise complaints there.

The bathroom is brightly lit and again looks immaculate.

Very clean and well maintained vanity and shower, as if it has never been used before.

The shower is not spacious but still large enough. Good water pressure and temperature from the rain shower. Both glass shower doors open to the inside and outside. We loved the fragrant Ritual bath products, excellent quality shower gel, shampoo and conditioner!

The one sink vanity provides enough space to organize and store your bathroom amenities.

Provided are a shower cap, Rituals soap bar and body lotion, hand towels, a spare toilet roll and hair dryer. Kleenex can be found on the desk in your room.

The bath towels were good, and were changed every time you would put them on the floor during morning service and turndown service in the evening.

Very good bathroom here on the VIVA One, can’t fault it.

There is a turndown service in the evening while you enjoy dinner. Beds are not really made up like the staff does in the morning, just neatly rearranged. Towels are changed if necessary, minibar and coffee is restocked.

Next day’s daily program is left on your bed together with 2 small hazelnut chocolate bars.

The reception area is in the centre of the ship.

It is where all 3 stateroom floors, bar and lounge area and Riverside restaurant kind of connect. A small atrium let’s call it. There is an elevator as well if necessary.

The reception has 2 desks where you can find at least one receptionist at all times during your stay. Here you are welcome if you have any type of questions, want to make a restaurant reservation, book a massage or pedicure, connect your devices to the onboard wifi, or if you have any type of question or request.

Right after checkin in and getting to know our cabin, we requested 2 extra pillows at the reception which were delivered within 10 minutes. Making a dinner reservation for the next day was taken care of instantly as well.

The staff was very polite, friendly and hands on. Excellent service at the reception!

Also in this area opposite the reception desk is the excursions desk where you can book your guided trips and tours, or get extra information about the cities you are about to visit, rent (free) bikes, specific docking location etc. We didn’t book any excursions with VIVA, we decided to explore Rotterdam, Düsseldorf and Amsterdam on our own.

Next to the excursions desk is a small shop that sells accessories such as scarfs, jewellery, sunglasses, hats, caps, handbags, Ritual perfumes etc.

One flight of stairs down is the atrium where you can find the water refill station for your reusable VIVA water bottles, public toilets, and a messaging board where you can check today’s menus for both restaurants.

Lounge and bar

Next to the reception area is the lounge and bar area.

It is the heart of the ship where evening entertainment, captain’s welcome drink, afternoon tea and events take place. It is nicely decorated with lovely colors, comfortable chairs and fresh flowers.

The wide windows give you a lovely view on the surroundings once the ship is on the move, very enjoyable.

Here you can come and sit to read a book, meet up with people, enjoy a drink and relax.

The bar opens at 10am and closes at midnight.

All drinks a la carte are included: water, hot beverages, soft drinks, beers (bottled and on tap), cocktails, prosecco, champagne, wine, liquors and spirits… It is all included and of good quality.

We thought that the service was quite attentive and fast.

Afternoon tea

On some days afternoon tea is served in the lounge, check the daily program in your room for the right hours.

Come and enjoy a collection of sweet and savory treats such as sandwiches, pies, tarts, patisserie, pan cotta, cheese, crackers, biscuits and warm bread pudding.

Plenty of choice, we really liked the quality of the treats on offer. Excellent patisserie, scones with cream and jam, yummy sandwiches. That together with a cup of tea or a glass of champagne, made it a lovely afternoon bite. Very enjoyable moment. A pianist plays some classic tunes on a grand piano as well, excellent.

If afternoon tea isn’t served, you can still ask the bar staff for a slice of cake or pie in the afternoon.

The lounge is pretty quiet in the morning, after lunch it tends to fill up fast. When afternoon tea is served and live piano is played, this place is packed and it gets extremely noisy. We have been on other river cruises and the lounges were very comparable in size. It was never this noisy before, so we blamed it on the bad acoustics?

The seating area at the very end behind the bar was more enjoyable so we preferred to sit there before and after dinner. More about evening entertainment later in the post.

Riverside restaurant

The Riverside main dining room is located under the reception and bar lounge area.

Here breakfast, lunch and dinner is served.

Again it is a nicely decorated place that looks very inviting.

But again the unbelievable bad acoustic design really made it hard to have a proper conversation with fellow guests at our table without shouting.

The service at the restaurant was really excellent, with again a very attentive and super friendly staff.

Breakfast on the VIVA One is served buffet style in the Riverside restaurant.

It is open from 7:30am until 9:30am.

We very much liked the choice there was.

Cold items included several Danish pastries, a nice choice of breads, marmalades, cold cuts, cheeses, smoked salmon, pickled herring, fruit juices, prosecco, raw vegetables, muesli, granola, yogurts.

On the hot station: scrambled eggs, bacon, sausages, potato croquettes, and a daily changing choice of waffles, pancakes, tomatoes, mushrooms, roast potatoes.

Besides the buffet items, you also have the possibility to have eggs to order. Omelettes with ham, cheese, smoked salmon, tomatoes, mushrooms, peppers and/or onions. Fried eggs, freshly scrambled eggs, boiled or poached eggs.

Warm cereal was also on the menu: semolina or oat porridge.

Our eggs to order were always cooked perfectly, and made in no time. We never had to wait long to get them delivered to our table. The scrambled eggs on the hot buffet were delicious as well, we have to add. Nicely seasoned and creamy, not the dry powdery stuff you often get in hotels. The bacon wasn’t crispy but very flavorful and nicely salty though.

Excellent quality, we really enjoyed our breakfasts here. Yum!

Staff was great, always welcoming and fast to prep a table if necessary. Coffee was also served in coffee jugs that were placed on your breakfast table. We really appreciate that. We drink quite a few cups of coffee for breakfast and always find it annoying to having to ask for extra coffee refills 10 times or more.

Great start of our day, very happy with the breakfast on board the VIVA One!

Lunch is served in the Riverside restaurant from 12:30pm until 2pm.

It consists of a starter, main dish and dessert.

Mains included steak, fish and chips, and pasta or a salad. Vegetarian options are available as well.

We had lunch on the VIVA One just once, in the Bistro (more on that later). On all other days we visited the cities where we were docked and had lunch in town.

Dinner is served in the Riverside restaurant from 7pm until 9pm.

It consists of an appetizer, soup, main (meat, fish or vegetarian) and dessert.

We had dinner here 3 times, and apart from one main course we loved all the dishes that we ordered. Excellent food, fresh ingredients, perfect execution and top notch seasoning.

The dishes that we loved the most were the juicy beef tenderloin, rosé duck fillet and turbot. Every single one was amazing, and served in excellent company of perfectly cooked vegetables, mashed potatoes, celeriac puree and gnocchi.

The only time we were let down was when we ordered the pot of fresh mussels cooked in white wine with vegetables. The mussels were chewy, as if they had been cooked in advance and then reheated. Pity.

The appetisers, salad and soups on the dinner menus were also very appetising: we remember the poached egg with broad beans and prosciutto, smoky split pea soup, cream of cauliflower soup with truffle foam and roasted vegetable medley with bresaola and bread sticks.

Same song for the desserts: the sweet desserts were excellent, but what we loved the most was the cheese plate. Lovely mix of flavorful hard and soft cheeses, served at room temperature with fresh fruits, crackers and nuts. Yum.

During dinner there are 2 wine suggestions, red and white. You can also get rosé wine but you have to ask for it. The wines were OK, French and South African wines. We were expecting to see more German wines on this ship since VIVA is a German river cruise company, and Germany was the destination of the trip. Germany has excellent and very affordable wines, our trip would have been even better to see some here on the VIVA One to accompany our dinners.

Staff again was always very hands on, extremely friendly and attentive.

On the third night on the VIVA One a Gala dinner was announced on the daily program we received the night before, and a captain’s cocktail right before that. What wasn’t mentioned is that all guests were supposed to sit down for dinner at 7pm. We went for a drink in the lounge at 7:30pm and the bar man asked if we were skipping dinner. He said that tonight dinner started at 7pm for everyone, so we made our way to the Riverside restaurant with our drinks. A waiter showed us to a table of 6 where 4 other guests were in the middle of eating their starters. He brought us our appetiser, soup and starter in no time, so that by the time the main dish was served we had already caught up with everyone.

Bistro restaurant

At the end of the Diamond deck hallway in the back of the ship is another restaurant called VIVA’s Bistro.

It is a small place with seating for about 32 people.

The Bistro is open for an early bird breakfast from 7am until 7:30am, lunch from 12:30pm until 2pm and dinner from 7pm until 9pm. When it is the Gala dinner night at the Riverside restaurant, the Bistro is closed.

For dinner you need to make a reservation in advance at the reception.

As the VIVA One was leaving Rotterdam at 1pm, we decided to have lunch here at the Bistro.

There were only 2 other couples who had the same idea, so it was very quiet. We had a table by the window and enjoyed our lunch while watching our ship leave Rotterdam and head for Düsseldorf. Even though it was a grey and cold autumn day, the landscapes and panorama were great.

The waiter promptly brought us menus and took care of our drink order.

On the menu simple items such as soup, salads, grilled sandwiches and burgers. Which sounded perfect after walking around in Rotterdam in the cold icy weather.

We ordered the tomato soup, caesar salad with chicken, and both the grilled pastrami sandwich.

The food is prepared in a small kitchen on the spot, and since there is almost no one in the restaurant our food arrives at light speed. The waiter also tops up our wine glasses and gets us an extra portion of bread and butter.

The soup is creamy and hot, just what I was craving after our walk. Yum, excellent.

On the opposite side of the table sits the caesar salad with chicken, super crispy and fresh little gem lettuce in a light dressing covered with shaved parmesan cheese, croutons and juicy strips of chicken breast. Perfectly seasoned, very good caesar salad. Loved it!

Our sandwiches arrive not much later after our waiter has cleared our table.

Grilled caraway seed rye bread, stuffed with pastrami, sauerkraut and cheese. It looks a little thin at first, but the flavor is absolutely there. There’s extra mustard on the side if you like.

And the fries that come with the sandwich are good as well. Crispy and well cooked, with ketchup and mayo on the side.

We decide to skip dessert and go to our room for a shower and a nap.

This was a delicious lunch!

On our second night on the VIVA One we booked a table for dinner at the Bistro.

The place is fully booked.

We get the last free table, a table for 2 near the entrance. The same waiter who took care of us during lunch here the other day hands out menus and brings a bottle of water. Another waiter stops by with bottles of red and white wine and fills our glasses.

It takes a while before we can place our order. It seems like a lot of dishes are coming out of the kitchen at the same time. Some plates are dying in the window, it feels like the staff doesn’t know where to look first. Anyway, the wine is still being topped up, and the bread and butter are again delicious to munch and snack on. We are in no hurry.

20 minutes later service is back on track and our orders are taken. Cured meats and roasted vegetables for starters, chimichurri steak and prawns for mains and sticky toffee pudding for dessert.

Both starters are cold, so they arrive pretty fast.

Prosciutto and salami, served with bread sticks and a spicy tomato jam. Good, not mind blowing but a nice little starter.

The roasted vegetables are a mixture of carrot, zucchini, bimi broccoli and tomatoes, served with a dipping sauce drizzled with balsamic vinegar and bread sticks as well.

Again a simple starter, nice. Opens up our palates.

Our mains arrive.

The prawns are steaming hot, clearly microwaved. But they are surprisingly juicy and plump. The buttery sauce that is served with it is a tad spicy and quite pleasant. It could have been served with some more grilled bread than just 2 slices.

The side dish consists of oven baked cauliflower with cheese and capers. An odd flavor combo but it works. Just not alongside these buttery spicy prawns we think.

The steak is supposed to be a sirloin, however it is not what you would expect it to be. No sear on it, it looks like this slice was cut off a larger cooked beef cut. Even though the chimichurri is zippy, it can’t hide the poor an pale look. Not a lot of flavor in this ‘steak’. And it was lukewarm at best. We left more than half of it on our plate. Nobody asked why.

The sweet potato fries were crispy, but a bit dry. And again a surprising side dish that sounded odd at first but turned out to taste really nice: cooked black beans topped off with feta cheese.

Happy with our main meals? Not really, if we had more days left on this VIVA One cruise trip, we would not come back here in the evening.

Fortunately dessert was absolutely to die for: sticky toffee pudding served warm with ice cream, strawberries, sliced banana and syrup. What a heavenly treat!

Sundeck and jacuzzi

Take the outside steps at reception level and they will lead you to the sundeck on the very top of the VIVA One.

Plenty of space here to enjoy the surrounding landscapes when the ship is on the move, or just docked in a beautiful place. This is also the only place where smoking is allowed.

There are sun loungers, chairs and tables, covered by a removable sun canopy and even a couple of hammocks.

At the end of the sundeck is a small jacuzzi.

On our trip the weather wasn’t great, lots of rain, cloudy skies and wind. So not the best time to sit outside, however the jacuzzi was working and the water was nice and warm. Not that we ever saw anyone brave enough for a quick dip in the pool.

But we can imagine that when the sun is out, this sundeck must be lovely to come sit in a lounger, read, nap, have a drink and enjoy.

Entertainment

After dinner the bar and lounge area fills up again with guests.

Drinks are being served, the bar staff is extremely busy and fast to take and bring your order.

Depending on the day, evening entertainment starts at 9pm or 9:30pm.

ON our VIVA One trip a singing duo would entertain guests with a synthesiser and perform songs by Tom Jones, Boney M., Barry White and so. The people loved it, the dance floor would be packed each night. However this kind of music is not our cup of tea, a bit too tacky and mellow. Other guests were having a great time, which is great. It was just not for us. We would usually stay for a drink or 2 and then go to our room.

During afternoon tea a pianist plays classics on the grand piano next to the bar.

One morning after breakfast an Antwerp comedian and singer would perform, but we left before that to explore Düsseldorf instead.

Wellness and gym

The VIVA One has a sauna, steam bath, gym and wellness on board.

You can book your treatments at the reception area.

Internet connection was great and very fast.

Upon embarkation, link your device(s) to the wifi network and have a member of the reception team scan the QR code to connect you to the onboard wifi.

The internet speed was good enough even to download episodes on Netflix and such, excellent!

Bike rental

VIVA One has (non-electric) bikes on board that you can use for free.

Ask a member of the reception or excursion staff if you are interested.

Depending on the capacity, it is possible to take your own bikes with you on board the ship. Make sure to ask in advance when you book your trip.

Would we recommend the VIVA One river cruise ship?

Yes, it is a beautiful ship.

We really liked the feeling of being surrounded, in our room and public spaces, by things looking very spic and span, and fresh and bright.

The food in the Riverside restaurant for us was a true highlight. Excellent, a real treat.

The staff all around the ship was superb, extremely helpful and fast.

There were a couple of things that we didn’t quite like, however keeping those in mind we now know what to expect on a VIVA cruise.

So would we book again with VIVA and on the VIVA One?

Yes, definitely!

This 5 day trip was an excellent way to find out if VIVA cruises is a river cruise company for us.

• fresh, bright and modern river cruise ship
• comfortable and beautiful design of the cabin and bathroom
• very good mattress and pillows
• excellent housekeeping
• all inclusive food, drinks, tips and minibar
• excellent food on the Riverside dinner menu
• very helpful and attentive staff and service
• excellent and fast internet connect
• unbelievably bad acoustics, very noisy lounge bar and main restaurant
• underwhelming quality of the Bistro dinner menu
• evening entertainment was not our cup of tea

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Viva Cruises launches its first new build ship, VIVA ONE

River cruise specialist, VIVA Cruises, has welcomed its first new build ship to the family.

VIVA ONE was christened in its home port of Düsseldorf (Germany) recently, in a ceremony attended by over 160 guests including Andrea Kruse, COO of VIVA Cruises, Arno Reitsma, CEO of Swiss shipping company, Scylla AG, VIVA Cruises’ parent company, Josef Hinkel, mayor of Düsseldorf; and Judith Rakers, a well-known German TV personality who is the Godmother of VIVA ONE. VIVA ONE will be offering a variety of exciting itineraries on the Rhine and Moselle rivers throughout this year, with more to come in 2023.

VIVA ONE, whose name refers to being the very first ship built by VIVA Cruises, has 88 modern cabins for 176 guests – including double beds and junior suites (most of them equipped with French balconies) and four suites featuring balconies with a table and two chairs. The new ship features VIVA Cruises’ look and feel, including a modern design in blue tones, wooden furniture and a casual atmosphere.

Guests on board VIVA ONE will be able to enjoy, amongst other features, the ship’s spacious sun deck, spa and wellness area and its two restaurants: Riverside and VIVA’s Bistro. Riverside is VIVA ONE’s main restaurant, featuring a wide selection of breakfast, lunch and dinner menus – including vegetarian and vegan meals. On the other hand, VIVA’s Bistro offers a casual atmosphere and a wide selection of snacks and smaller dishes available from early morning until late at night – including salads, sandwiches and burgers.

VIVA ONE is also the first ship in the VIVA Cruises fleet to use state-of-the-art hybrid technology that is kinder to the environment. The ship has 68 solar cells distributed on the sun deck; uses sulphur-free GTL (Gas to Liquid) fuel, which significantly reduces CO² consumption and emissions; and features an improved autopilot function which does not only simplify navigation but also helps to reduce the consumption of fuel. VIVA ONE is also seeing an important reduction of plastic on board with the installation of two water stations in the lobby, so guests can refill their reusable water bottles and cut down the use of cups.

The brand new ship will be offering a variety of five- and seven-night itineraries on the Rhine and Moselle rivers throughout 2022 and 2023 – most of them departing from the port of Düsseldorf, where VIVA Cruises is based. All 2022 and 2023 itineraries are already available on the VIVA Cruises website.

Andrea Kruse, COO of VIVA Cruises, said: “After lots of hard work and a couple of uncertain years, we are thrilled to have launched our first ever new build ship. VIVA ONE has been carefully designed using VIVA Cruises’ ethos and environmentally friendly technology to bring unique moments and exclusive experiences to our guests – without forgetting our VIVA All-Inclusive product. We are truly looking forward to welcoming the U.S. market on our new ship – they will have a whole new river cruise experience like never before.”

All VIVA ONE itineraries will feature VIVA Cruises’ signature VIVA All-Inclusive product, which includes snacks; full board, high-quality alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages; self-service coffee stations and water stations; minibar; beauty products from luxury cosmetic brand, Rituals; Wi-Fi and all tips and gratuities. www.viva-cruises.com

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We had the pleasure to be onboard the new river cruise ship VIVA One for a 2 night naming ceremony cruise (including the naming ceremony of course). It´s been just a trip from Duesseldorf to Koblenz and back again. So the main focus is on the ship. VIVA Cruises is part of Scylla and was founded in 2018. Scylla started out in 1973 building river cruise ships for third parties (like Tauck or Riviera River Cruises). During the pandemic the new builts were halted and VIVA Cruises did use other ships not needed by international river cruise operators. Today the first new built for VIVA Cruises, the VIVA One, started on her maiden voyage with passengers. Here´s my photo intense review of the new VIVA One. The text is in German but automatic translation works pretty well. The first part is a deck by deck review of the ship. There are more to follow (a total of 7 parts, one part each day for the next 6 days). VIVA Cruises do sell internationally and therefore onboard language is German and English. The all inclusive concept includes beverages, wifi and gratuities. Laundry services, shore excursions, spa treatments are not included but there are decent prices.

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Thank you for sharing and congratulations on the invitation by Viva Cruises. I am sure it was a great experience for you two. I do not recall - have you reported on a christening before?

A pity that Viva Cruises have not made an English press release. German tourist websites have reported of course, saw the first ones on Saturday but I cannot find English articles yet.

The Viva One looks stylish, modern interior but not too cool. The woods help. Pleasant.  Perhaps, one day, I will be able to sail.

Looking forward to seeing the Viva One on the river in my area when she comes up from the Netherlands itineraries.

25 minutes ago, notamermaid said: I do not recall - have you reported on a christening before?

Yes, I´ve been on a couple of naming ceremonies - river and ocean. Last one was the A-Rosa Alva.

Host Jazzbeau

What is the language(s) onboard Viva cruises?

Love the "Bubbles without troubles". 🙂

Great writeup, looking forward to seeing more.

1 hour ago, steamboats said: Last one was the A-Rosa Alva.

Ah, the one in Portugal. Where is my memory...

19 minutes ago, Host Jazzbeau said: What is the language(s) onboard Viva cruises?

It is German and English. But I am not sure about one thing: @steamboats do you know if that is an automatic arrangement? Or do they require a certain amount of English-speaking guests for tours to be in English? Are there exclusive sailings for German or English language?

Looking at the excursion choices and prices will be interesting. I still like this arrangement of not having this all-inclusive but people signing up and paying for tours individually.

Thank you @steamboats  great photos, as it was for me mostly a picture review. I did understand bits and pieces.  Particularly that which makes every river cruise . . .  eine Kaffeemaschine zur Selbstbedienung. Is there a vessel on the European rivers without one?  

15 hours ago, Host Jazzbeau said: What is the language(s) onboard Viva cruises?

VIVA Cruises does sell internationally so onboard language is German and English. Most of the crew is much better in English.

6 hours ago, CPT Trips said:  Kaffeemaschine zur Selbstbedienung. Is there a vessel on the European rivers without one?

At least on the German market it´s not that common to have a coffee machine for self service. This one has cappuccino and latte macchiato or espresso as well. So not just regular coffee.

You have really made a great effort photographing what feels like every nook and cranny of the ship. ☺️ I have read the next installments. So mainly what you pay extra for on top of the listed price are the excursions; drinks etc. are included. When I booked my river cruise in 2013 I went for the pre-cruise bookable package and then added a couple more excursions on the first evening after briefing.

Thank you for the Instagram walkthrough video. From it I think I can see that the rooms are a little small but within the range of standard hotel rooms. The bed is a double but could be turned into a twin it appears.

Interesting that the ship is the split level design. I did not expect Viva Cruises to go for that.

Yes, you can separate the beds. But... I thought they are pretty small. I didn´t have anything to measure but it felt like 80 cm (one bed). The standard two bed cabins are 16 sqm.

And another yes, you basically pay for excursions if you want to go on a guided ship tour. But the prices are really decent. When you check their website you can already see the offered excursions. There are also package where you can save even more.

If you go for a spa treatment - that´s extra too. Or laundry service. But that´s it.

There are more walk through reels for the other cabin categories. You will find them on IG. The links are also in tomorrow´s entry.

Now I have to find a way to get that naming video online. IG always turns it sideways when I want to make a reel out of it. It worked in the story (or highlight).

I have the problem with the sideways video here on CC. There is probably a simple solution but I have no idea what.

80cm would be really small for German standards. But hotel beds are of course different from home arrangements. Perhaps they are ninety and look small? Whichever it is, comfy is what counts.

Will need to look for a short cruise (three nights) on the One later in the year, perhaps it will work out.

Or one of the other ships from Viva Cruises. I find them all inviting.

I´m used to a 1 m bed (or 2 by 2 as a double). And this time my DH and I had problems finding our space so that´s why I assume it´s just 80 cm as I don´t have any problems in 90 cm wide beds.

For some reason IG thought my video is "sideways" and turned it for the reel. I now made a video on my computer and uploaded it as video on IG. That worked.

Interesting. Smaller beds of course increase space for walking.

Thanks for the effort, will look at the next installment and the video.

Unfortunately, it appears the Viva One does not do very short itineraries this year, so I will look at the other ships for a short trip. Unless I can find someone who funds my travels...

Thx, the ship looks very interesting! I’m not sure where they found the space to put all those rooms on board. Maybe that’s why the cabins are small. Anyway, it looks really good! I might like to try it sometime. I might get a chance to practice my German. I just finished two semesters of college German, but I’ve already forgotten it all and can’t remember anything now! I’m flying into Frankfurt on 1 July, so I guess I better brush up soon  😜

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Andy Mossack reports back after discovering the Rhine with VIVA Cruises All-Inclusive sailing from Dusseldorf.

I was up in the wheelhouse of VIVA One and Captain Plamen Veselinov could hardly contain his excitement. He was about to have a new part fitted to his digital bridge controls that will bring a major upgrade to his system navigation. Considering VIVA One is just two years old, this was a very big deal.

He probably felt like I did when I first had broadband installed.

Skipper Plamen is a very affable gentleman, always engaging and never short of a quick joke or two with his guests. It’s a trait I noticed running through the entire VIVA  Cruises onboard team, something of a rarity I would say, but one that runs through the VIVA Cruises DNA. Small wonder this relatively young company has made such an impact in the European river cruise sector.

It’s also a policy that was severely tested when the cruise had to be rerouted overnight due to severe flooding in the southern Rhine. Doing an about-turn sailing north instead of south and managing to secure all the required docking approvals and new excursions in a matter of hours was to be applauded.

I first set eyes on VIVA One as she sat serenely on her Rhine mooring, a stone’s throw from Dusseldorf’s arty NRW-Forum Gallery, patiently awaiting her new guests. But a quick look at how high and fast Germany’s longest river was running was evidence of how lucky we were this cruise was still going ahead while other ships were stranded higher upriver.

We were a little early for our 3 pm embarkation but nevertheless, after a quick passport check we were invited onboard to relax with a drink in the main lounge until our cabin was officially ready. Now that’s a very civilized way to join a cruise.

About VIVA One

Just a short while later (halfway through a delightful G&T) a personal escort led us to our Diamond Deck double cabin. A generous and contemporary air-conditioned space with free WIFI, floor to ceiling sliding French windows (the two suites have balconies), a king bed with luxurious satiny sheets, large flat screen TV, small sitting area and a tidy workspace and sideboard with a Nespresso and a free-to-use daily restocked mini bar.

Two free audio receivers for guided excursions sat charging on a stand, while the soft diamond-patterned carpet was a nice finishing touch. The bathroom had an excellent rainforest walk-in push button electric shower and luxury Rituals toiletries.

VIVA One is VIVA Cruises’ first new build, with three decks (from top down – Diamond, Ruby and Emerald) and 88 cabins hosting up to 176 guests. It is a fully inclusive concept including selected wines and spirits any time of the day and night. There are two restaurants onboard; Riverside (the clue is in the name, literally skimming along the top of the river), is the main silver service restaurant for breakfast, lunch and dinner, while right at the stern VIVA’s Bistro offers a lighter dinner alternative and soft drinks and snacks all day.

The spacious Panoramic Lounge is the beating heart of VIVA One, lots of comfy seating and window space for schmoozing, lounging and enjoying hot snacks and a drink or three. It’s where the delightful Andrea and Matt, our entertainment duo, reigned and certainly knew a thing or two about working a crowd. And cruise director Alex made his daily announcements from here. VIVA Cruises policy is to limit any in-cabin announcements to only urgent ones, so Alex’s pre-dinner briefings about our next destination were always popular.

A spa, steam room and sauna are tucked away below the main deck as is the small but well stocked gym.

Up top on the sun deck there’s plenty of loungers and deckchairs with waiter service and a hot whirlpool for anyone fancying a relaxing dip. Captain Plamen’s wheelhouse is also open to anyone keen to understand more about the ship’s technology and navigation.

Life aboard VIVA One

Alex’s first pre-dinner briefing included a heartfelt welcome from Captain Plamen and information on the new itinerary. Our initial cruise was to travel south up the Rhine to Strasbourg before returning to Dusseldorf, including stops at Boppard, Mainz, Mannheim, Speyer, Rüdesheim and Coblenz. Instead, we were now travelling downriver taking in Amsterdam, Hoorn, Rotterdam, Brussels, Antwerp and Nijmegen before returning to Dusseldorf and new excursions had been planned for anyone wanting to book them.

Speaking of dinner, the open seating policy in the Riverside restaurant lets you join with other shipmates or just elect to dine alone, and our five-course first night dinner was an absolute triumph. Waiter Nuno and I made an instant connection, and from then on nothing was too much trouble. A sensational goat’s cheese souffle starter and a memorable roasted pork loin main were the highlights. I was initially undecided on my starter.  “Why don’t I just bring you both” said Nuno sensing my food angst.

He brought both anyway even though I chose the souffle. Mrs M gave me a knowing look as if to say well you’ve struck gold on this cruise haven’t you. Each menu always included a full vegetarian option while a Caesar salad and grilled chicken breast or salmon were always daily staples.

VIVA’s Bistro was a much more bijou affair and because of its limited capacity you must reserve a table in advance. Just 30 covers and an open kitchen, the Bistro offered the same three course set menu each night, mainly seafood and steak and a vegetarian option. That said, I found the service discreet and very relaxed, and on the warm evenings it was lovely to be able to pop outside between courses.

After dinner we retreated to the Panorama Lounge and picked a small table by the window to watch the late evening sunset and enjoy a sundowner, while Andrea and Matt sang an enjoyable acoustic session of pop and folk favourites. With the wines and spirits flowing freely it didn’t take long for everyone to make new friends.

By now Andrea and Matt had switched their mellow acoustic session for some funky Europop DJ mashups, and the dancefloor was up and running. By the time Dancing Queen kicked off we called it a night, leaving a once international group of strangers now best buddies, doing various versions of crazy dance moves you might only see in silent discos.

Other nights with Andrea and Matt were equally memorable, including line dancing lessons to ‘music request night,’ a glimpse perhaps of a real-life Eurovision song contest!

Ports of Call

For me the delight of river cruising has always been the access it offers when arriving at ports of call. You are often right in the heart of towns and cities. I’ve always found Amsterdam, Brussels and Antwerp firm favourites for visitors, with plenty of places to wander around and discover. And this time around didn’t disappoint.

My first taste of Hoorn however was a totally unexpected delight. A small port city with a very rich history flourishing in the 17th century during the Dutch Golden Age when its port was much more important than Amsterdam. So important, that Cape Horn was named after it. The wonderful historic centre and harbour are festooned with trappings adorning the once wealthy merchant houses, artisan workshops and ancient towers, all discoverable by a self-guided hour-long circular walk.

One memorable onboard nautical highlight was sailing along the immense 72-kilometre-long Amsterdam-Rhine canal, the world’s most frequented artificial waterway, and tackling the numerous locks, no mean feat for a ship 135 metres long.

Captain Plamen ultimately delivered us safely back to Dusseldorf following an epic gala night where the chefs were let loose to create a very fitting finale banquet following an equally epic afternoon high tea; a bounteous buffet of cakes, sandwiches and scones that had to be seen to be believed.

Value for Money

VIVA Cruises is a division of Scylla AG, a notable Swiss shipping company which also owns Tauck , a celebrated high-end cruise operator. Small wonder VIVA Cruises has style, sophistication and attention to the smallest detail built into its very fabric. The difference is the price. For what is on offer, VIVA Cruises offers extraordinary value for money and run by CEO Andrea Kruse whose personality and drive is evident throughout her fleet. The company’s motto is enjoy the moment .

Well, I enjoyed every moment.

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Discovery trip to Düsseldorf | River cruise | VIVA ONE | VIVA Cruises (viva-cruises.com)

Prices per person (in a double occupancy cabin) start at £1,495 – excluding flights.

All VIVA Cruises itineraries include VIVA Cruises’ signature VIVA All-Inclusive product, which includes high tea, full board, high-quality alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, minibar, beauty products from cosmetic brand, Rituals, Wi-Fi and all tips and gratuities.

Click here for details on all VIVA Cruises   or call 0330 818 7271.

For information on what to do pre or post cruise in Dusseldorf, please visit  Visit Dusseldorf Tourism

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After its christening last month, VIVA Cruises’ first new-build ship, VIVA ONE, has began its schedule of Rhine and Moselle voyages. In celebration of the new ship’s launch, VIVA Cruises is offering a free cabin upgrade and reduced single cabin surcharges on May and June 2022 departures across its entire fleet.

VIVA ONE hosts 88 cabins for up to 176 guests, with double beds, junior suites (most of which come with French balconies) and four suites with balconies.

The ship has begun sailing its schedule of five- and seven-night voyages on the Rhine and Moselle rivers, which it will continue to do throughout 2022 and 2023. Itineraries include the five-night Rhine Spirit, visiting Mannheim, Cologne, Coblenz, Rüdesheim, Mainz and Frankfurt, and the seven-night Beautiful Flanders, calling at Düsseldorf, Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Ghent, Antwerp and Nijmegen.

Cruises can upgrade to the next higher cabin category and earn a 20% reduced single cabin surcharge for all VIVA May and June 2022 departures when booking on the VIVA Cruises website.

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MS VIVA ONE

The viva one, where the exclusive is always inclusive.

Welcome to  VIVA One a newly commissioned (2022) luxury vessel.  You will j ourney through the heart of Europe as you travel along several of the continent’s most important waterways. VIVA One has everything a traveler could ask for: castles and monasteries, vineyards and villages, cathedrals and a wealth of epicurean delights to be savored at every bend. On our scenic-packed journeys, you’ll see and experience it all while enjoying all-inclusive 5-star service on our modern fleet designed to put the best of Europe at your fingertips.  Start off with the cruise of your dreams along one of Europe’s fabled rivers.

On the Diamond Deck, there are four luxurious balcony suites, which invite you to enjoy the beautiful view with a size of 25 m² and a balcony (about 2m²). 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 of 2-bed cabins of 17 m². 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 minibar, beauty products from RITUALS®, hairdryer, safe, air conditioning, shower and toilet.

Dining on the VIVA One is a true pleasure. Seated at tables for lunch and dinner, you will dine on a multi-course gourmet menu.  Freshly prepared dishes made with local ingredients are graciously served along with a curated selection of regional wines. Breakfasts on the VIVA One  are presented service à la française , with a bounty of unique and tasty options that will have you heading back to the buffet ‘just one more time.’ As part of our all-inclusive concept, selected alcoholic drinks and high-quality, non-alcoholic drinks (mineral water, soft drinks, juices, various coffee specialties, tea, and cocoa) and snacks are available to enjoy all day.  

As you’d expect from any 5-star hotel, each cabin on the VIVA One delivers passengers a well-appointed retreat to call home. Sink into beds dressed in the finest linens after a full day of exploring.   Luxury bath & body products, individual air/heating thermostats, to help you to settle in, as well as a flat-screen satellite TV, should a lazy afternoon be preferred.

At the heart of this modern ship are the people you’ll share your journey with. The talent and professionalism of the VIVA One’s warm and caring crew, combined with the camaraderie forged with your new adventure-loving cruise mates will make this a one-of-a-kind experience you can’t wait to repeat!

Staterooms & Suites

Double cabin - ruby deck & diamond deck.

• Ruby or Diamond Deck
• 2 single beds (with optional twin-bed configuration)
• Floor-to-ceiling French balcony
• Table with two armchairs
• Exclusive beauty products from RITUALS®
• Minibar stocked with complimentary water, beer, and soft drinks, replenished daily
• Welcome bottle of Sparkling wine
• Reusable Water Bottle
• Nespresso® machine
• Complimentary wi-fi access
• Telephone, safe and individual climate control
• Private bathroom with shower
• Easy under-bed luggage storage
• Large shower featuring rainfall shower head
• Complimentary state-of-the-art audio headsets for all optional shore excursions.

Double Cabin - Emerald Deck

Cabin features:.

• Emerald Deck
• Window (cannot be opened)
• Telephone, safe, and individual climate control

Junior Suite - Ruby Deck and Diamond Deck

Balcony Suite - Diamond Deck

• Diamond Deck
• Located on the upper passenger deck –
• Located on the upper passenger deck
• Lounge area
• Minibar stocked with complimentary water, beer and soft drinks, replenished daily
• SPA bathrobes plus slippers
• Balcony with two chairs

• At only 135 meters, The VIVA One’s modest size allows the captain greater flexibility when navigating changing river levels, bridges and locks
• 3 decks (Emerald, Ruby and Diamond)
• Panorama lounge on the Diamond Deck
• Sundeck with  swimming pool
• Attentive crew members, a diverse team of associates with fluency in multiple languages
• Maximum capacity of only 176 guests
• Concierge services, laundry, a 24/7 Business Center, and safe deposit boxes in each room
• Each cabin is equipped with an individual thermostat for air conditioning & heating, flat-screen TV with satellite, and minibars (complimentary and refreshed daily
• Bathrooms include magnifying mirror, hairdryer, and daily towel service.
• Tips and Gratuities for onboard crew included

Dining on the VIVA One is a true pleasure. Seated at tables for lunch and dinner, you will dine on a multi-course gourmet menu.  Freshly prepared dishes made with local ingredients are graciously served along with a curated selection of regional wines. Breakfasts on the VIVA One are presented service à la française , with a bounty of unique and tasty options that will have you heading back to the buffet ‘just one more time.

On all river cruises, you can fully enjoy our All-Inclusive concept.

• full board with breakfast buffet, lunch, dinner, and snacks with free choice of table and flexible meal times

• all-day high-quality, non-alcoholic drinks (mineral water, soft drinks, juices, various coffee specialties, tea, cocoa)

• selected alcoholic drinks all day long (sparkling wine, aperitif, white wine, red wine, rosé, champagne, various beers, long drinks, cocktails, spirits, liqueurs)

• High Tea: once per cruise a fine selection of sweet and savory delicacies –  for example, scones, sandwiches, cupcakes, chocolates, macarons, and exclusive teas

Welcome Aboard cocktail reception & Captain’s Farewell gala dinner.

• always refreshed minibar in the cabin

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MS VIVA One deck plans

Deck layouts, review of facilities, activities, amenities.

MS VIVA One deck plan review at CruiseMapper provides newest cruise deck plans (2024-2025-2026 valid floor layouts of the vessel) extracted from the officially issued by VIVA Cruises (Scylla Cruises) deckplan pdf (printable version).

Each of the MS VIVA One cruise ship deck plans are conveniently combined with a legend (showing cabin codes) and detailed review of all the deck's venues and passenger-accessible indoor and outdoor areas. A separate link provides an extensive information on MS VIVA One staterooms (cabins and suites), including photos, cabin plans and amenities by room type and category.

MS VIVA One cruise ship deck plan shows 88 passenger cabins, 3 Restaurants (Riverside Dining Room, Viva's Bistro & Bar, Sundeck Alfresco Buffet), Bar Lounge (Panorama), Lobby/Foyer (ship entrances, Travel Desk/Tour Office, Reception Desk, Gift Shop), Wellness facilities (Gym, Spa, Nail & Hair Salon, Sauna, Steam Bath), Sun Deck with Wheelhouse, retractable Awnings (shaded seating), Alfresco Lounge (full bar service), aft Putting Green (Mini-Golf) and Whirlpool (spa pool), sunbathing area (with padded sun loungers and deckchairs).

One Lift (passenger elevator) interconnects all cabin decks.

A Stairlift connects to Sundeck.

Staircases connect all decks.

Deck layouts

Deck 01 - emerald-spa-crew, deck 02 - ruby-lobby-restaurant, deck 03 - diamond-lounge-bistro, deck 04 - sundeck-pool.

MS VIVA One deck plans are property of VIVA Cruises (Scylla Cruises) . All deck layouts are for informational purposes only and CruiseMapper is not responsible for their accuracy.

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