Danube Cruise with VIVA Tiara

A warm welcome aboard VIVA Cruises! The German tour operator was founded in Düsseldorf in 2018 and has been steadily expanding its fleet and range of destinations ever since.

VIVA Cruises stands for premium holidays on Europe’s most beautiful rivers. Passengers enjoy a comprehensive all-inclusive package on board the high-quality ships.

Under the motto “Enjoy the moment”, VIVA Cruises delights guests with high-quality culinary experiences, a high level of comfort and a friendly, international atmosphere.

For an even more exclusive experience, the tour operator also offers the VIVA Boutique style of travel, currently available on two ships. The VIVA Beyond and VIVA Unique offer a very special atmosphere and excellent facilities, complementing the river cruise experience.

• Commissioning: 2006
• Shipyard: Jac. den Breejen, Netherlands
• Registered in: Switzerland
• Length: 110 meters
• Decks: 4
• Number of passengers: 152 passengers
• Number of staterooms: 76
• Crew: approx. 36
• Languages spoken on board: English, German
• Currency on board: €
• Internet: Wi-Fi (free of charge)
• Smoking: In designated areas on the outdoor decks

There are a total of 76 staterooms on board the VIVA Tiara, all of which are equipped with a television, a complimentary minibar, a Nespresso® machine, RITUALS® beauty products, a hairdryer, a safe and air conditioning. Each stateroom also has its own en-suite bathroom with a shower and toilet.

The outside staterooms with windows are located on the lowest deck, the Emerald Deck. They measure approx. 15 sqm, and the windows cannot be opened due to the location of the staterooms.

On the decks above, there are both the approx. 15-square metre outside staterooms with French balconies and the junior suites. The junior suites measure approx. 19 sqm and also feature a French balcony.

On VIVA Cruises’ ships, you’ll enjoy an international yet friendly atmosphere, thanks to the small number of passengers and the multilingual staff on board. The comfortable décor reinforces this impression, making you feel as though you’re staying in a good hotel on land.

Passengers often include couples or solo travellers, who are on average slightly younger than is typical for river cruises.

This river cruise ship has a total of two restaurants and a bar. All food and drinks are included in the price of the cruise.

The main restaurant, RIVERSIDE, is open for all three main meals. In the morning, you can enjoy a delicious breakfast here from the varied buffet. Multi-course menus are served for lunch and dinner. The quality is excellent, and great importance is placed on using regional products.

In the evening, the VIVA’s Bistro restaurant is also open as an alternative. As the bistro is very popular, a free reservation is recommended depending on demand and the ship’s occupancy. In the entrance area of VIVA’s Bistro, you also have access to the water and coffee station at all times. Here, for example, you can refill your reusable water bottle, which you receive in your cabin at the start of the trip.

The Panorama Salon with its bar is like a living room on board. This is where passengers like to gather, chat, play games or watch the scenery through the large panoramic windows. Evening entertainment also takes place in the Panorama Lounge.

On the sun deck, you can find peace and relaxation on the sun loungers and in the hot tub. If you like, you can also play a game of chess in the fresh air.

For even more relaxation, there is a wellness area on the Smaragd Deck with a sauna and a steam bath.

For an active shore excursion, you can hire bicycles on board free of charge.

Although the VIVA Tiara is an older ship, it is in good condition thanks to the refurbishment. The bright, modern décor is very appealing, and the public areas offer a good variety.