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VIVA Cruises Announces Advent Cruises for Winter

By Newsdesk Sep 9, 2024 2:49pm

European river cruise specialist VIVA Cruises has announced its collection of Advent Cruises for winter 2024. Starting in November, VIVA Cruises will offer a series of journeys along Europe’s rivers, including the Rhine, Danube, Main, Seine, Elbe and Vltava. Each day brings a new city to explore, where guests can immerse themselves in the local holiday traditions, and stroll through festive markets.

Advent Cruises on the Rhine

This autumn, guests can choose between four different Rhine cruises in Germany, with durations ranging from three, four and six nights. Travelers can hop from Düsseldorf to Koblenz, Bonn and Cologne, linking together all the major cities along the Rhine. For those who enjoy crossing the France-Germany border, Viva Tiara offers a route from Frankfurt to Strasbourg and back, with stops in Mannheim, Speyer and Mainz along the way.

Those who stay six nights on the ship don’t have to choose between all these destinations—between November 27 and December 3, Viva Moments cruises from Düsseldorf to Strasbourg. Between December 15 and 21, the ship travels the route in the opposite direction.

Advent Cruises on the Danube

Home to historical cities, Austria comes alive with Christmas markets popping up everywhere in winter. Viva Two, the line’s newest ship, will take passengers on a journey along the Danube, stopping in the cities of Passau, Melk, Vienna and Linz in December.

Advent Cruises on the Main

For those who prefer smaller German towns over Europe’s major cities, a cabin on Viva Tiara is an ideal choice. Between November 6 and December 16, the 152-guest ship will be cruising down the Main River. Guests will enjoy a four-night stay on board, starting in Frankfurt, before leaving the city to explore the lesser-known German towns of Wertheim, Würzburg and Miltenberg.

Advent Cruises on the Seine

Viva Gloria will depart on December 17 from Paris, taking guests along the Seine into Normandy, with stops in Les Andelys, Rouen and Conflans. The final three days of the cruise are enjoyed back in Paris, where guests can join in a city tour and an excursion to the Palace of Versailles, both included in the itinerary.

Advent Cruises on the Elbe and Vltava

Travelers can cruise from Berlin to Prague onboard Swiss Ruby throughout November and December. Along the journey, passengers will not only explore the German and Czech capitals but also visit destinations such as Magdeburg, Meissen and Dresden via the Elbe and Vltava Rivers.

Tip: Loyal customers of VIVA Cruises can consider embarking on the Ambassador Cruise this winter. Between December 14 and 18, guests can stay on Viva Two as it sails from Passau to Vienna and back. During this cruise, guests will be able to meet Andrea Kruse, CEO of VIVA Cruises, as well as enjoy photo opportunities, attend a gala dinner, and more.

VIVA Cruises’ signature VIVA All-Inclusive product is available on all itineraries; this includes high tea, full board, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, minibar, cosmetics, Wi-Fi, and all tips and gratuities.

For more information, visit www.viva-cruises.com.